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Undergraduate Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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:


Literature Elective (3 sem. hrs)


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