TIP Middle-Level (4-8) Certification

Certification Requirements

The following courses are required for students seeking certification in any middle-level area:

EDU 204Child Development, Cognition & Learning

3

EDU 206Educational Psychology

3

EDU 215Education - Students W/Special Needs

3

 

SPE 310Creating an Effective Classroom Culture

3

OR

SPE 510Creating an Effective Classroom Culture

3

 

EDU 312Teaching English Learners

3

OR

EDU 512Teaching English Learners

3

 

EDU 541Educational Assessment

3

EDU 552Best Practices/Effective Teaching

3

EDU 345Methods in Literacy

3

EDU 348Pre-Practicum

3

 

EDU 441Mid Lvl English Studnt Teachng Practicum

12

OR

EDU 443Mid Lvl Science Studnt Teachng Practicum

12

OR

EDU 444Mid Lvl Social Studies Stud Teach Pract

12

OR

EDU 428Intern Teaching Practicum I

6

AND

EDU 429Intern Teaching Practicum II

6

 

Two non-credit workshops in technology and code of conduct

In addition, each student must fulfill the requirements of one of the subject areas of middle-level certification (English/language arts and reading, mathematics, science or social studies).

Once a TIP student passes the content area of the required state testing, then any remaining content courses they may need are waived. This would apply to PK-12, secondary and ML content tests only.