DragonsTeach Middle Years Minor
About the Minor
This minor can be coupled with a variety of majors. It will provide an opportunity to explore middle level education and develop core knowledge and practices in education. Successful DTMY Education minor candidates may choose to build upon the requirements of this minor to further their education and complete PA Instructional I teacher certification in grades 4-8 through the School of Education's other minor, DragonsTeach Middle Years Certification Minor.
Program Requirements
| Introductory Courses | ||
| ESTM 201 | DragonsTeach: Step 1 | 1.5 |
| ESTM 210 | DragonsTeach: Step 2 | 1.5 |
| Special Education and English Language Learner Courses | ||
| EDEX 142 | Special Education Foundations: Referral and Assessment | 3.0 |
| EDEX 344 | Inclusive Practices | 3.0 |
| EDEX 368 [WI] | Literacy and Content Skill Development PK-12 | 3.0 |
| EDUC 365 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| Pedagogy Courses | ||
| EDUC 123 | Adolescent Development | 3.0 |
| EDUC 308 | Creating a Positive Classroom Climate | 3.0 |
| EDUC 316 | Teaching in Urban Contexts | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Additional Information
More information is available at the School of Education's website.
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