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Middle-Level Education (4-9), B.A.Ed.


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Middle Level Education Major (Levels 4-9) This baccalaureate degree program is designed to provide focused preparation for students planning to teach at the middle school (4-9) grade levels. Students complete the General University Course Requirements (GUCR’s), professional education core courses, specialty methods courses, selected concentration and required supporting courses. Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements for a B.A. in Education degree and all state certification requirements, including successful completion the WEST-E and/or NES in their concentration/endorsement area of study, and Teaching Portfolio Assessment.  Heritage University recommends the student for certification for the Washington State Residency Teacher Certificate.  The certificate will include the endorsement earned at that time by the student.

General University Course Requirements


The following courses are required for all bachelor level degrees: 36-39 credits

Fine Arts: 3 credits


Any studio-based fine arts course (ART, MUS, DRMA), or ENG 206A , or ENG 206B  

Laboratory Science: 4 credits


Any laboratory science course except CHEM 105

Social Sciences: 3 credits


Any social science course (ECON, POSC, SOC, PSY)

Humanities: 3 credits


Any HIS course, ENG 200 PHIL 310W , or REL 320W  

Mathematics: 3-5 credits


Any college-level MATH course or SOC 220  

World Language: 3-4 credits


Any world language course

Technology: 3 credits


Any CPSC course or BADM 230 BIOL 482 ,  ENG 452 ENSC 321 ART 370 NURS 304 ED 343   

Concentration/Endorsement (Choose One)


Candidates must pass the specifically required WEST-E before any endorsement will be recommended. 

Total: 123-137 Credits


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