Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

Middle School Curriculum Major -GeneralistSpecialization - 57 academic hoursCOM 2301 Human Communication TheoryEDU 3304 Children's Literature*GRG 1312 World Regional GeographyHIS 1301 US History to 1877*HIS 1302 US History from 1877*HIS _______ TX History – any 2000 level or aboveHIS 2321 Western Civilization to 1715 orHIS 2322 Western Civilization from 1715HIS 3321 International Relations since 1919MTH 3301 Math for Elementary Teachers IMTH 3302 Math for Elementary Teachers IIPSY 1311 Introduction to Psychology*PSY 2301 Life-Span Development*RDG 3211 Fundamentals of Reading/Language ArtsRDG 3331 Advanced Techniques in ReadingRDG 3341 Diagnostic/Remedial ReadingRDG 3442 Content Area ReadingRDG 3421 Teaching ReadingSCI 3305 Science and Health for Elem Teachers ISCI 3306 Science and Health for ElemTeachers IIReturn to Table of Contents11.05 Middle School Curriculum Grades 4-8The Multidisciplinary major prepares for teaching at the middle school and high school level in public schools and/orin the Lutheran teaching ministry. This program provides pre-service secondary teachers with in-depth knowledge oftheir chosen teaching field(s) as part of God's plan for His world and taught in the secondary curriculum.Core Requirements 61-62 Academic hoursNote: Courses marked with * may be used to satisfyboth the core and concentration requirements.English - 12 academic hoursENG 1316 Freshman English IENG 1317 Introduction to LiteratureENG xxxx Literature ElectiveENG xxxx English ElectiveFine Arts - 3 academic hoursAny ART, Drama or MUS course.Leadership – 1 academic hourLDR 1100 Life and LeadershipMathematics - 3 academic hoursMTH 1323 Quantitative Literacy or higherNatural Science - 7 to 8 academic hoursAny natural science lab course plus any three-or fourhournatural science course unless otherwise indicated.Physical Education - 3 academic hoursKIN xxxx Fitness ActivityKIN xxxx Skill ActivityKIN xxxx Fitness or Skill ActivitySocial/Behavioral Science - 15 academic hoursHIS 1301 US History to 1877*HIS 1302 US History from 1877*GOV 1303 Introduction to American GovernmentPSY 1311 Introduction to Psychology*PSY 2301 Life Span Development*Speech - 3 academic hoursSPE 2301 Fundamentals of SpeechReligion - 12 academic hoursREL 1301 New Testament History and ReadingREL 1311 History and Literature of the Old TestamentREL xxxx ElectiveREL xxxx ElectiveNote: REL courses may be used to fulfill the LTDrequirement.Classics/HumanitiesOne of the following must be included in the core,major, minor, or general electives.ENG 2301 World Literature: ClassicismHIS 2321 History of Western Civilization to 1715*HIS 3314 Traditions/Values of Classical CivilizationPHL 3301 Survey of Western PhilosophyComputer CompetencyCIS 1301 Introduction to Personal Computers orCompetency Exam (no credit)Middle School Curriculum ProfessionalEducationRequirements - 39 academic hoursThese two courses may be taken before admission intothe Teacher Education Program.EDU 2301 Introduction to EducationEDU 3310 Writing across the CurriculumThese courses are taken after admission into theTeacher Education Program.EDU 3322 Foundations of Middle School EducationEDU 3123 Education and Technology IEDU 3223 Education and Technology IIEDU 3447 Special Learner/School LawEDU 3372 Instructional Strategies/Learning TheoryEDU 3373 Secondary Curr./Content Area LearnerEDU 4101 Teacher Education SeminarEDU 4225 Assessment in the Secondary ClassroomEDU 4226 Classroom Management SecondaryClassroomEDU 4825 Middle School Student Teaching2008-2009 Catalog Page 62