Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9) Licensure BSE

Degree Requirements

General Education Program	24-30 Hours
Certain components of the GEP are satisfied by the requirements of the degree. Further information is listed in the General Education Program in the current catalog or can be obtained from the Department of Teacher Education .
Professional Education Core	17 Hours
Reading Requirement	12 Hours
Related Studies Component	9 Hours
Middle Childhood Courses	24 Hours
Content Component
*Select two areas of concentration:*
Language Arts and Reading (27 Hours)
Mathematics (28 Hours)
Science (32 Hours)
Social Studies (27 Hours)

Total Hours Required	140-152 Hours

Select two areas of concentration:

Students must complete—at Shawnee State— at least 12 credit hours in their majors. The 12 hours must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level. In the case of the BS natural science, at least 8 of the 12 upper division hours must be in the first concentration.
General Electives Elective hours are not limited to any particular area of study and can be earned in science to enhance the major or to complete requirements for a minor. Courses from all departments of the University can be used to satisfy the electives requirements. Electives should include courses in the arts and humanities. Coherent groups of courses are encouraged and should be chosen with the student’s career objectives and personal interests in mind. Consultation with your faculty advisor is highly recommended so that electives can be an important component of your educational experience.