The Middle Level Science Endorsement is an optional add-on for Education students. It can be added to any full license and results in licensure to teach Middle School Science (Grades 5-8).

The credits can be taken in addition to a student’s plan of study, spread throughout semesters as their schedule permits pending prerequisites.

Science Endorsement

Take one of each of the following

  • BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits) – OR –
    BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits)
    Most sections offered in the fall
  • BIOL 1500 Diversity of Life (4 credits) – OR –
    BIOL 1120 Gen Biol/Evol & Ecology (3 credits)
    Most sections offered in the spring
  • CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits) – OR –
    CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
    Most sections offered in the fall
  • CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits) – OR –
    CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (4 credits)
    Most sections offered in the spring

Take all of the following

  • SCI 3100 Integrative Science For Teachers (4 credits)
    Offered in the fall – even years only 
  • GEOL 1110 Physical Geology (4 credits)
    Usually offered in the fall
  • ED 4737 Content Area Reading (3 credits)
    25 hours of field experience outside of class
    Offered in the fall and spring (online)
  • ED 3417 Teaching and Learning in the Middle School (3 credits)
    Offered only in the fall (online)
  • ED 3410 Middle School Science Methods (4 credits)
    25 hours of field experience outside of class
    Offered only in the spring

Student Teaching

  • ED 4840 Student Teaching – Special Fields (5 credits)*

*When combined with Elementary Education (or another full licensure program) you will complete a total of 12 Student Teaching credits.

Please note: There is an additional MTLE Content Test required for Middle Level Science Licensure.