Middle School (Grades 6-8) with Initial Licensure (M.S.Ed.)
This master’s program in elementary education with a concentration in middle school education (grades 6-8) is designed for prospective teachers wanting to obtain initial middle school teaching licensure and a master’s degree at the same time. Available to students who have a non-teaching B.S. or B.A. degree, the program requires students to complete two content areas from the following: mathematics, English, science and social studies.
The program prepares professional educators who are confident and excel in their content and pedagogy. They are committed to using effective practices innovatively, while respecting and addressing the needs of diverse student populations in middle school settings.
Middle School (Grades 6-8) with Initial Licensure (M.S.Ed.)
Description
What is Middle School Education with Initial Licensure at ODU like?
This master’s program in elementary education with a concentration in middle school education (grades 6-8) is designed for prospective teachers wanting to obtain initial middle school teaching licensure and a master’s degree at the same time. Available to students who have a non-teaching B.S. or B.A. degree, the program requires students to complete two content areas from the following: mathematics, English, science and social studies.
The program prepares professional educators who are confident and excel in their content and pedagogy. They are committed to using effective practices innovatively, while respecting and addressing the needs of diverse student populations in middle school settings.
Program Highlights
What makes Middle School Education with Initial Licensure at ODU unique?
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The program prepares candidates to teach in diverse settings using culturally sustaining pedagogy.
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Faculty are world-class educators who use their own real world experiences to teach in relevant ways.
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Courses include extensive field placements early on to provide candidates with classroom experiences throughout the program.
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There are many opportunities to study abroad and deepen both pedagogical and cultural knowledge.
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
Elementary Education
Degree Level:
Graduate
Delivery Mode(s):
On-Campus
Degree Earned:
Master of Science in Education
Department:
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$61,040
MEDIAN SALARY
Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
Norfolk Public Schools, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Suffolk Public Schools, Portsmouth Public Schools, Department of Defense Schools
Courses
What are some courses offered in Middle School Education with Initial Licensure at ODU?
TLED 555:
Developing Instructional Strategies for Teaching in the Middle/High School: Social Studies
Following a theory/research-into-practice philosophy, students explore, develop, and use instructional strategies, materials, technologies, and activities to promote the development of attitudes, behaviors, and concepts in social studies, grades 6-12, informed by national instructional standards and the Virginia Standards of Learning; 35 hours of teaching practicum required. Corequisite: TLED 583. Prerequisites: TLED 608, TLED 617, SPED 613, passing scores on Praxis Core or Praxis I |if passing scores were achieved prior to January 1, 2014) or equivalent SAT scores as established by VA Board of Education, a criminal background check, acceptance into teacher education, no grade less than C- in content area and professional education core, minimum major and overall GPA of at least 3.0.
TLED 666:
Internship/Student Teaching and Seminar
COURSE INCLUDES A FIELD EXPERIENCE. COMPLETE A PLACEMENT REQUEST FORM AT HTTP://EDUCATION.ODU.EDU/TES - THIS COURSE REQUIRES A COMPLETED ODU CLEARANCE/BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO ENTERING A SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY AGENCY WWW.ODU.EDU/TES FOR CLEARANCE PROCEDURES. TAKES 8 WEEKS
TLED 617:
Digital Age Teaching and Learning
In this class, contemporary digital tools and Internet resources are used to develop instructional plans and contribute to teaching techniques. The course is designed with three components: effectively integrating technology into the delivery of the curriculum, evidence-based good teaching practices utilizing technology that spans across grades and subject levels, and the technologies that support those practices. Upon completion of this course students should be able to pass, or apply for exemption from their school district's TSIP exam.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Middle School Education with Initial Licensure at ODU?
Students entering the Master of Science in Education program in Middle School Education with Initial Licensure should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
An application for graduate studies and official transcripts must be submitted by the appropriate deadline for admission. Under certain circumstances, applicants who do not fully meet the requirements for regular admission to the program may be admitted on a provisional basis subject to conditions specified by the graduate program director. Requirements include:
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university in the liberal arts and sciences (or equivalent), including a minimum of 21 semester hours (which meet Virginia’s stated coursework competencies) in two content areas (English, mathematics, science, and history/social studies)
Passing scores on the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.80
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Name:
Judith Dunkerly-Bean
Location:
3134 EDUCATION BUILDING, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-7079
Graduate Admissions
Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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