Drury GO Bachelor of Science in Middle School Language Arts Education

At Drury, we seek to prepare teachers who go beyond just technical understanding of what works. Studying education at Drury is grounded partnerships with public schools. You’ll participate in a series of clinical experiences like reading practicum and student teaching that begin as early as your first year of study. You’ll become a reflective educator with a strong vision of schools as energetic, creative places.

The bachelor of science in middle school language arts education is designed for students seeking initial certification in fifth through ninth grade in Missouri. The programs include all courses required for certification, including field and clinical experiences.

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Program Overview

The Middle School Language Arts Education major is designed for undergraduate students seeking initial certification in grades 5-9 Language Arts in the state of Missouri. The program includes all content courses required for Middle School Language Arts certification including Field and Clinical Experiences.

Program Outcomes:

Candidates demonstrate proficiency in the 10 InTASC standards at the appropriate progression level(s) in the following categories: the learner and learning; content; instructional practice; and professional responsibility.
Candidates use content-specific research and theory to design, implement, assess, and reflect on student learning.
Candidates demonstrate skills and commitment that afford all K‐12 students access to rigorous and relevant curriculum specific to their diverse learning needs.
Candidates model and apply technology standards to design, implement, and assess developmentally‐appropriate learning experiences to engage students and improve learning.
Candidates demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills appropriate for educators.
Candidates meet all institution and state requirements to be recommended for initial certification.

Career Information

Jobs in middle school education are projected to grow 3.5% by the year 2028 nationally. The median annual wage is $59,660. The average wage in Missouri specifically is $55,070.

A Bachelor of Science in Middle School Language Arts Education prepares you to teach fifth through ninth grade. You can also obtain special certification or pursue your master’s to increase your career opportunities.

The Bachelor of Science in Middle School Language Arts Education requires 79 credit hours of coursework.

Education Courses

52 hrs.

EDUC 200 Technology in the Classroom 3 hrs.
EDUC 205 Diversity and Social Justice in Education 3 hrs.
EDUC 207 Psychology of Human Growth and Development 3 hrs.
EDUC 302 Educational Psychology and Assessment 3 hrs.
EDUC 340 Education of the Exceptional Child 3 hrs.
EDUC 304 Teaching in Diverse Classrooms 3 hrs.
EDUC 308 Secondary Content Area Literacy 3 hrs.
EDUC 331 Content Area Literacy 3 hrs.
EDUC 361 Collaborative Classroom Environments 3 hrs.
EDUC 376 Student Assessment and Data Analysis 3 hrs.
EDUC 379 Middle School Philosophy 3 hrs.
EDUC 383 Middle School Curriculum & Instruction 3 hrs.
EDUC 446 Methods of Teaching Secondary English 2 hrs.
EDUC 208 Introductory Practicum 1 hr.
EDUC 212/213 Professional Preparation for the Field of Teacher Education 0 hrs.
EDUC 303 Secondary Education Practicum 1 hr.
EDUC 475 Review for Teacher Certification Examinations 0 hrs.
EDUC 477 Student Teaching -Middle School 10 hrs.
EDUC 480 Student Teaching Support Seminar 2 hrs.

Required Content Courses

27 hrs.

Reading Literature & Informational Text

18 hrs.

ENGL 200 Literature Matters 3 hrs.
ENGL 202 British Literature II: Nineteenth Century through the Present 3 hrs.
ENGL 203 American Literature I: 1620-1865 3 hrs.
ENGL 204 American Literature II: 1865-1980 3 hrs.
ENGL 301 Theory and Practice 3 hrs.
ENGL 317 African-American Literature 3 hrs.

Writing & Researching

6 hrs.

ENGL 207 Expository Writing: Art of the Essay 3 hrs.
ENGL 266 Creative Writing I – Fiction 3 hrs.

Language & Conventions

3 hrs.

ENGL 253 Grammar and Style 3 hrs.