Middle School Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 4-8, BS

Math

Focus Area

Embark on a rewarding path in education with our BS in Middle School Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 4-8 program, specializing in math. You’ll become equipped to teach mathematics to diverse learners while providing support for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Gain practical skills and strategies to create inclusive classrooms where every student can excel academically and socially. Whether you're passionate about numbers, problem-solving, or critical thinking, you’ll be empowered to inspire a love for math in middle school students.

Location

On Campus

Required Semester Hours

129-131

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Program Highlights

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Graduates receive dual certification in elementary and special education

Snoezelen, a multi-sensory environment to support children and other individuals, provides opportunities for student involvement with multiple disciplines on campus, schools and community groups

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Lekotek, a toy lending library with child and family support, offers pedagogical experiences for students and opportunities for collaboration with schools and community groups

Course objectives and learner outcomes aligned with COMPASS/ National Institute for Excellence Teaching, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.

Program Requirements

Approximately 110 hours of field experience prior to student teaching

Pass all parts of the PRAXIS Core: Pre-Professional Skills Test in Reading, Writing and Mathematics

Have a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average and a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average in work completed at Southeastern

Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required professional courses in Education and Educational Psychology

Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required courses in first teaching fields (identified on the curriculum sheet)

Pass PRAXIS II examinations in Principles of Learning and Teaching and Content Area Specialty Tests

Complete and earn a grade of "B" or better in Education 202

Successfully complete portfolio submissions during the program

Successfully complete student teaching or year-long residency

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What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

Middle School Teacher, Grades 4-8

Middle School Special Education Teacher, Grades 4-8

Types of Employers

Parochial School Systems

Private School Systems

Public School Systems

Contact Us

Cate Teacher Education Center, Room 2018A

SLU Box 10749
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-5257

amy.prats​@southeastern.edu

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