Mid-level (4-8) Math and Science Specialty
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Degree:  Bachelor of Science in Education
Major:  Mid-level (4-8) Math and Science Specialty
 2006-2007
This degree program exceeds 8 semesters.
Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters.  Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours.  Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions.   In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters.    A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree.  Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program.  Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1   Year 1
Fall Semester   Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed   Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 1003 Composition I 3 x   ENG 1013 Composition II 3 x
MATH 1023 College Algebra 3 x   PE 1002  Concepts of Fitness or Nutrition 2 x
PSY 2013 Intro to Psy 3 x   PHSC 1203 Physical Science 3 x
SCOM 1203 Oral Communications 3 x   PHSC 1201 Physical Science Lab 1 x
UC 1013 Making Connections 3 x   HIST 2763 or 2773 US History 3 x
HIST 1013 or 1023 World Civilization to 1660 or World Civilization since 1660  3 x   ART or MUS or THEA  2503 Fine Arts Visual or Music or Theatre 3 x
          POSC 2103 Intro to American Government 3 x
Total Hours   18     Total Hours   18  
Year 2   Year 2
Fall Semester   Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed   Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 2003 Intro to Literature I 3 x   ENG 2013 Intro to Literature II 3 x
GEOG 2613 Intro to Geography 3     SCIENCE ELECTIVES Student Choice 3  
MLED 2002 Intro to Edu Tech 2            
MLED 2022 Intro to Teaching 2     ELSE 3643 Exceptional Child 3  
MATH 2113 Math I for Teachers 3     MATH 2123 Math II for Teachers 3  
BIOL 1003 Biological Science 3 x   MATH ELECTIVE Student's Choice 3  
BIOL 1001 Biological Science Lab 1 x   SCIENCE ELECTIVE Student's Choice 3  
Total Hours   17     Total Hours   18  
Year 3   Year 3
Fall Semester   Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed   Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
RDNG 3203 Foundations of  Reading 3     MLED 3003 Nature & Needs of ML Learner 3  
MLED 3083 Integrating Technology into Classroom 3     RDNG 4343 Rdng in Content Area 3  
MLED 3033 Effective Teaching Strategies 3     MLED 3023 Assessing and Evaluating Student Behavior 3  
HIST 3083 Arkansas History 3     MLED 3013 Lit in Middle Grades 3  
MATH ELECTIVE Student's Choice 3     SCIENCE ELECTIVES Student's Choice 3 to 4  
MATH ELECTIVE Student's Choice 3            
Total Hours   18     Total Hours   15-16  
Summer Terms          
MLED 3073 Key Issues teaching ML 3            
GSP 3203 Sci for Elem Grades