Middle Level Education C.G.S.
Completion of the C.G.S. in Middle-Level Education plus specific content coursework will lead to RIDE eligibility for certification in Middle Grades Education.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Completion of all Feinstein School of Education and Human Development admission requirements (standardized test scores are not required).
- A teaching certificate.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 21 hours of undergraduate work in their subject content area with a 3.00 GPA. Consideration will be given to students who may lack sufficient credits in their content, but have experience working in schools.
Retention Requirement
Students must earn a B or better in all C.G.S. course work. Students who receive a grade below a B in any of the four courses must meet with the program coordinator. If it is recommended that the student continue, the student must retake the course.
Course Requirements
Courses
| MLED 510 | Teaching and Learning at the Middle-Level | 3 | As needed. |
| MLED 520 | Curriculum and Organization of Middle-Level Schools | 3 | As needed. |
| MLED 530 | Applications of Middle-Level Instructional Models | 3 | As needed. |
| MLED 540 | Practicum in Middle Level Instruction | 4 | As needed. |
Total Credit Hours: 13