May 29, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) (120 hours)

Location(s): Warrensburg Campus

Major, Bachelor of Science in Education Degree

Certification to teach grades 5-9, in a subject area.

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Middle School will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Integrate the middle school philosophy and the principles of adolescent brain development into their teaching practices.
Create inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments that foster social-emotional growth and academic success.
Deliver age-appropriate curriculum aligned with educational content standards.
Implement differentiated instructional strategies that address diverse learner needs.
Demonstrate professional dispositions characterized by consistently upholding high standards of integrity and professionalism in their interactions with students, colleagues, and the broader educational community.

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) - Business Education Subject Area (4 Year Guide)

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) - Engineering & Technology Subject Area (4 Year Guide)

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) - General Science Subject Area (4 Year Guide)

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) - Language Arts Subject Area (4 Year Guide)

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) - Math Subject Area (4 Year Guide)

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) - Social Science Subject Area (4 Year Guide)

Middle School, BSE (41-8402) - Speech/Theatre Subject Area (4 Year Guide)

Major Requirements: 71-75 Semester Hours

Subject Areas: 21-25 Semester Hours

Select one subject area from the following:

Business Education Area (MS01): 24 Semester Hours

CTE 1210 - Managing Information Using Computer Applications GE (2)
CTE 2060 - Technical Writing GE (3)
Business Education Electives (19)

Engineering and Technology Area (MS02): 24 Semester Hours

Engineering and Technology Electives: 9 Semester Hours

General Science Area (MS03): 23-25 Semester Hours

Language Arts Area (MS04): 23 Semester Hours

Language Arts Elective: 3 Semester Hours

Math Area (MS05): 22 Semester Hours

Social Science Area (MS06): 21 Semester Hours

Speech/Theatre Area (MS07): 24 Semester Hours

Professional Education Requirements: 49-50 Semester Hours

Professional Education requires an overall 3.0 GPA and a grade of C or better for each course.

Student Teaching Semester: 12 Semester Hours

Methods: 2-3 Semester Hours

Select one course based on subject area chosen:

Note:

All Middle School majors are encouraged to choose an additional content area by taking additional hours or with a minor. However, in order to be certified in an additional content area, a Missouri Content Assessment must be passed after initial Middle School Certification.

General Education Requirements: 27-36 Semester Hours

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements for the full listing of requirements. The following general education courses are required by this major:

All Areas:
ECEL 2110 - Culture, Access, Opportunity, and Representation GE (3)
EDFL 2240 - Educational Psychology GE (3) +
HIST 1350 - History of the United States to 1877 GE (3) OR HIST 1351 - History of the United States from 1877 GE (3)
PSY 3220 - Life-Span Development GE (3) +
Business Education Area:
CTE 1210 - Managing Information Using Computer Applications GE (2)
CTE 2060 - Technical Writing GE (3)
General Science Area:
Natural Science with a Lab GE (4) (from area list)
Natural Science Non-Lab GE (3) (from area list)
Language Arts Area:
ENGL 1020 - Composition I GE (3)
ENGL 1030 - Composition II GE (3)
Literature GE (3) (from area list)
Speech/Theatre Area:
COMM 1000 - Public Speaking GE (3)
THEA 2400 - Theatre Appreciation GE (3)

Free Electives: 9-20 Semester Hours

(or Complementary Content Hours)

Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours

+ Course requires a grade of C or better.

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