Endorsements
In addition to the undergraduate education degree programs listed above, the Teacher Education Unit also offers one undergraduate-level endorsement. This endorsement allows a candidate to obtain a specialty in an area in addition to their chosen graduate education program. To be admitted to the practicum, a candidate must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) for all endorsement coursework. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in the endorsement courses is required in order to receive the endorsement.
Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement
A generalist endorsement allowing middle school teachers to teach in a self-contained grade 4-6 classroom as well as departmentalized schools is available. To complete the endorsement, the candidate must complete two categories below that lie outside the candidate’s teaching concentration.
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Generalist Endorsement Courses
| EDU-4101 | Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement Practicum | 1 |
| EDU-4111 | Middle Childhood Teaching Methods in the Content Areas - Endorsement | 1 |
Total 14-16 Hours