About the Middle Level Program at ESU
Our mission is to create a community of learners who are competent and reflective professionals able to teach any child in any setting. Students are engaged in innovative, researcher-based instruction with the latest technology.
Students apply theory and practice in a wide range of educational settings and work alongside master teachers in best-practice School University Partnerships. Students participate in 1000 Hours Field Experience in preschool and K-4 classrooms prior to graduation.
The four-year programs in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or Middle Level Education are designed to offer students a curriculum of general education and professional and early childhood or elementary education theory, application, and practice in teaching children.
Middle Level Education (Grades 4 to 8)
East Stroudsburg University's department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers a variety of programs for students.
Program Features
120 Semester Hours, 18 credit concentration
Program Advising: Dr. Erica Greer, Graduate Coordinator Early Childhood and Elementary Education Department egreer4@esu.edu (570) 422-3044
Program Admission: Mr. Kevin Quintero, Associate Director Graduate and Extended Studies kquintero@esu.edu (570) 422-3890
Required Professional Education Courses
- Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Classrooms
- Collaboration for Inclusion
- General Statistics
- Applied Algebraic Methods (Math, SS, Eng Con.) or Pre-Calculus (only if choosing science concentration)
- Teaching Reading in Middle School
- Teaching of Writing in the Secondary and Middle Schools
- Student Teaching in Secondary Ed/Middle School/Junior High School
- 499 1 credit in area of concentration
Required major courses
Student teaching semester
- Student Teaching in Middle Level Education (12 credits)
Required concentration
Student selects a minimum of 18 semester hours of in depth work in one content area: (See academic advisor for selection)
- English/Language Arts/Reading
- Social Studies; Science (Choice 1)
- Science (Choice 2)
- Math (Choice 1)
- Math ( Choice 2)
Additional requirements
- 3.0 GPA for admittance to the Department
- 3.0 GPA overall for eligibility for Student Teaching
- 3.0 GPA in major for Student Teaching.
Career Development at ESU
We'll help you launch your career. Support services are available through the ESU Career Development Center. The center offers a variety of internship opportunities, career planning, and employment services to all ESU students and alumni.
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Contact Us
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 209
(570) 422-3356
Department Chair, Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Dr. Nurun N. Begum
nbegum@esu.edu
(570) 422-3371
