Daystar Middle School Education (5-9) Certification (Day)

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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 (40-60 sem. hrs)

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

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

Students seeking Middle Level Education Certification may choose from the following content areas:

English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Speech/Theatre

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires a certain number of hours in the chosen content area.

Middle School Content Area Requirements

Language Arts Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Electives: 3 courses from the following (9 sem. hrs)

Mathematics Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Science Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Lab Electives: 2 courses from the following (4 sem. hrs)

Social Studies Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Speech/Theatre Minimum (21 sem. hrs)

Electives: 3 courses from the following (9 sem. hrs)

Professional Education Coursework (39 sem. hrs)

Teaching Methods Course:

Includes Field Experience: Students must complete the application form(s) for courses that include a field experience component by the semester BEFORE desired enrollment. See the Education Office for deadline information.

Math-359
Social Studies-362
Science-365
English-367
Speech/Theatre-368

Three Year Baccalaureate (120-136 sem. hrs)

Students must be admitted to Teacher Certification Program prior to enrolling in the MAT program. Please click here for more information.

Fourth Year Master of Arts in Teaching (39 sem. hrs)

(One academic year and 2 summer sessions)

EDUC 516 - Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum 3 hours ^{1, 4, 5}
EDUC 521 - Language, Lit. & Creative Arts for Elem. & Mid. Schools 3 hours ^{1, 5}
EDUC 525 - Educating Exceptional Individuals 3 hours ⁵
EDUC 563 - Management of the Classroom Environment 3 hours¹
EDUC 580 - Methods of Effective Academic Evaluation 3 hours ⁵
EDUC 698 - Graduate Student Teaching 9 hours ^{1, 5, 6} (16 weeks)
Additional Graduate Courses 15 hours

Note(s):

¹ Includes Field Experience: Students must complete the application form(s) for courses that include a field experience component by the semester BEFORE desired enrollment. See the Education Office for deadline information.
² Meets college Ethics requirement
³ Students will take this course after their undergraduate degree is completed
⁴ This course could be taken to remain full-time in the 2nd session of fourth year, but is not required for the MAT degree.
⁵ Readmit to the Post-Baccalaureate Program to complete the certification sequence.
⁶ Must receive a “B” or higher for certification