Beacon Middle School Education (5-9) Certification

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General Education (38-41 sem. hrs)

The general education component is to be completed according to Columbia College degree requirements.

Liberal Arts and Science Degree (40-63 sem. hrs)

Students seeking certification in Middle Level Education may choose from the following recommended degree areas:

BA - American Studies
BA - Biology
BS - Biology
BA - Chemistry
BA - Communication Studies
BA - English
BS - Environmental Science
BA - History
BS - Mathematics
BA - Sociology

Students must complete the degree requirements as set forth by Columbia College. Hours required for completion will vary depending on area chosen.

Please refer to your entrance year catalog for specific degree requirements.

Middle Level Content Area

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires a certain number of hours in the chosen content area. Students seeking Middle Level Education Certification may choose from the following content areas:

English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Speech/Theatre

Content Area Requirements:

Language Arts Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Literature Elective (3 sem. hrs)

Electives (9 sem. hrs)

Choose three courses from the following:

Mathematics Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Science Minimum (22 sem. hrs)

Lab Electives (4 sem. hrs)

Choose two courses from the following:

Social Studies Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Speech/Theatre Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Electives (9 sem. hrs)

Choose three courses from the following: