Middle Level Education, Minor
The Middle Level Education Minor prepares preservice teachers for the instruction of students in grades 4-8.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Young Adolescent Cognition | ||
| CDEV 248 | Human Development and Education | 3 |
| ELEC 100 | Early Childhood Education Theory & Practice | 3 |
| ELEC 281 | Family and Community Diversity and Partnerships | 3 |
| ELEC 285 | Integrating Creative Expression through the Arts | 3 |
| Middle Level Pedagogy | ||
| SEFE 251 | Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Grades 4-8 | 3 |
| SEFE 338 | Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Teaching of Middle Level and Secondary Social Studies and the Engl Language Arts for the Humanities | ||
| Teaching Integrated Science and Mathematics for Middle and Secondary Education | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Minor in Middle Level Education (15A) / CIM 291
This program is effective as of Summer 2024
Revised 02.17.2026
UCC 01.27.2026