Foundations of Middle Level and Secondary Education

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to middle level and secondary education including a study of current and past educational practices, historical changes and philosophies of education. Students explore educational philosophies and elements of the teaching profession for grades 4-12, while also examining the role of education within culture and society. Objectives and methods of middle and secondary school education are also discussed. Ten hours of field experience throughout the semester are required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site, including the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification Clearance.