Post-Baccalaureate Middle Level (grades 4-8) Certification: English Language Arts Concentration
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 33.0
Instructional Delivery: Online, Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 2 years
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 13.1399
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-9039
About the Program
This certification option enables teachers to work with students in grades 4-8.
This program addresses the complexities of adolescent development through discussion of theories. It explores the middle school environment, developmentally appropriate middle school programs, strategies for supporting students through the transition to middle school, and the impacts of peer pressure on the middle school child.
In addition, this certification area provides: (1) training in how to effectively deliver standards-based academic English Language Arts content, based on age-appropriate understanding, individual, and group needs; (2) courses devoted to teaching; age-appropriate; reading skills, and how to teach and assess writing effectively.
The program requires that candidates have a B average (3.0 GPA) in content courses needed for teacher certification in addition to the grade of B or better in each EDEX, EDLT, EDUC, and MTED courses throughout their time in the program. These requirements must be satisfied for Drexel to recommend the candidates for teacher certification upon graduation and/or be considered to have completed the program. Clearances and field placement applications must be submitted before participating in coursework with classroom-based field components.
Admission Requirements
The candidate will complete the following application procedures:
The candidate submits the Drexel application materials consisting of:
- Completed application
- Well-written essay to assess writing level/ability
- Current resume
- Two recommendation letters
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
Candidates are also required to follow Drexel’s procedure for obtaining the required State and Federal clearances to engage in learning activities in schools.
Program Requirements
Middle Years (grades 4-8) Certification
| EDEX 542 | Fundamentals of Special Education | 3.0 |
| EDEX 544 | Inclusive Practices | 3.0 |
| EDEX 568 | Literacy and Content Skill Development PK-12 | 3.0 |
| EDLT 525 | Design for Learning with Digital Media | 3.0 |
| EDUC 515 | Adolescent Learners | 3.0 |
| EDUC 520 | Professional Studies in Instruction (Middle ) | 3.0 |
| EDUC 522 | Evaluation of Instruction | 3.0 |
| EDUC 540 | Field Experience | 3.0 |
| EDUC 562 | Middle Years Social Studies Methods | 1.5 |
| EDUC 564 | English/Language Arts Teaching Methods for the Middle Years | 1.5 |
| EDUC 565 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| EDUC 567 | Middle Years Science Methods | 1.5 |
| MTED 563 | Middle Years Mathematical Methods (4-8) | 1.5 |
| Total Credits | 33.0 | |
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Candidates seeking Middle Level certification with a concentration in English Language Arts will be required to complete their student teaching placement in an approved 7th or 8th grade ELA classroom.
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDUC 520 | Professional Studies in Instruction | 3.0 |
| EDEX 542 | Fundamentals of Special Education | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Winter | ||
| EDEX 544 | Inclusive Practices | 3.0 |
| EDUC 515 | Adolescent Learners | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 565 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| EDEX 568 | Literacy and Content Skill Development PK-12 | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDUC 564 | English/Language Arts Teaching Methods for the Middle Years | 1.5 |
| EDUC 567 | Middle Years Science Methods | 1.5 |
| MTED 563 | Middle Years Mathematical Methods (4-8) | 1.5 |
| Credits | 4.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 562 | Middle Years Social Studies Methods | 1.5 |
| EDUC 540 | Field Experience | 3.0 |
| Credits | 4.5 | |
| Winter | ||
| EDUC 522 | Evaluation of Instruction | 3.0 |
| EDLT 525 | Design for Learning with Digital Media | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Additional Information
More information is available at the School of Education's website.