Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

After completion of the required program coursework (including student teaching), content competencies (if applicable), and the passing of licensure tests, the graduate of this program would be eligible for a VA state teaching license.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Initial Education Core Courses
EDLC 504	Educational Philosophy and Theories of Learning	3
EDLC 510	Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners	3
EDLC 606	Tests and Measurements	3
EDLC 623	Principles of Behavior Management	3
Total Hours		12

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Middle Grades Education Cognate
EDLC 571	Curriculum Fundamentals 1	3
EDLC 632	Literacy and Language Instruction	3
Choose one of the following:		3
EDUC 601	Professional Development in Middle Grades Education
EDUC 602	Young Adolescents, Schools and Communities
Choose one of the following courses:		3
EDUC 635	Teaching Science in the Middle School
EDUC 637	Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School
EDUC 668	Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-8
EDUC 669	Literacy for Middle Level Learners
Total Hours		12

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International candidates seeking a “student visa” to study in residence in the U.S. may use EDLC 571 Curriculum Fundamentals (3 c.h.) and EDST 590 Student Teaching Local (3 c.h.) to count as part of their residency requirement

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Education Elective Courses
Education Elective 1		3
Education Elective 1		3
Education Elective 1		3
Total Hours		9

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Choose one of the following courses: Any 500-600 level EDUC or EDSP course, or any approved graduate elective on the Course Equivalency Guide for Content Competencies not already required by the degree

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Professional Courses
EDLC 625	Content Instructional Procedures 1,2	3
EDLC 656	Literacy Across the Curriculum 1,3	3
Total Hours		6

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Background check clearance required (EDLC 588 Initial Licensure Practicum I (0 c.h.), ​EDLC 625 Content Instructional Procedures (3 c.h.), EDLC 656 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 c.h.), EDLC 688 Initial Licensure Practicum II (0 c.h.), EDST 590 Student Teaching Local (3 c.h.), EDST 591 Student Teaching Local – Own Classroom (3 c.h.), EDST 592 Student Teaching External (3 c.h.), EDST 593 Student Teaching External – Own Classroom (3 c.h.))

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EDLC 625 Content Instructional Procedures (3 c.h.) must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 688 Initial Licensure Practicum II (0 c.h.)

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EDLC 656 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 c.h.) must be taken in the same semester EDLC 588 Initial Licensure Practicum I (0 c.h.)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Gate & Field Experience Courses
EDGT 520	School of Education Gate 1 – MAT Initial Licensure	0
EDGT 560	School of Education Gate 2 – MAT Initial Licensure	0
EDGT 580	School of Education Gate 3 – MAT Initial Licensure	0
EDLC 588	Initial Licensure Practicum I 1,2	0
EDLC 688	Initial Licensure Practicum II 1,3	0
Total Hours		0

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Background check clearance required (EDLC 588 Initial Licensure Practicum I (0 c.h.), ​EDLC 625 Content Instructional Procedures (3 c.h.), EDLC 656 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 c.h.), EDLC 688 Initial Licensure Practicum II (0 c.h.), EDST 590 Student Teaching Local (3 c.h.), EDST 591 Student Teaching Local – Own Classroom (3 c.h.), EDST 592 Student Teaching External (3 c.h.), EDST 593 Student Teaching External – Own Classroom (3 c.h.))

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EDLC 656 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 c.h.) must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 588 Initial Licensure Practicum I (0 c.h.)

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EDLC 625 Content Instructional Procedures (3 c.h.) must be taken in the same semester as EDLC 688 Initial Licensure Practicum II (0 c.h.)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Student Teaching
EDST 585	The Reflective Practitioner: Resource Seminar-Middle/Secondary	3
Choose one of the following:		3
EDST 590	Student Teaching Local 1,2,3	3
EDST 591	Student Teaching Local – Own Classroom 2,3	3
EDST 592	Student Teaching External 2,3	3
EDST 593	Student Teaching External – Own Classroom 2,3	3
Total Hours		18

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International candidates seeking a “student visa” to study in residence in the U.S. may use EDLC 571 Curriculum Fundamentals (3 c.h.) and EDST 590 Student Teaching Local (3 c.h.) to count as part of their residency requirement

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Background check clearance required (EDLC 588 Initial Licensure Practicum I (0 c.h.), EDLC 625 Content Instructional Procedures (3 c.h.), EDLC 656 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 c.h.), EDLC 688 Initial Licensure Practicum II (0 c.h.), EDST 590 Student Teaching Local (3 c.h.), EDST 591 Student Teaching Local – Own Classroom (3 c.h.), EDST 592 Student Teaching External (3 c.h.), EDST 593 Student Teaching External – Own Classroom (3 c.h.))

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Candidates will be assigned either EDST 590 Student Teaching Local (3 c.h.), EDST 591 Student Teaching Local – Own Classroom (3 c.h.), EDST 592 Student Teaching External (3 c.h.), or EDST 593 Student Teaching External – Own Classroom (3 c.h.). Course and section number will be designated during Gate 3 Application

Notes

• Refer to the Middle Grades Education Content Competency Chart. Competencies must be met prior to student teaching.

 All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

• Complete 45 hours
• A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
• 3.0 GPA
• No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
• No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
• Degree must be completed within 5 years
• Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date

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