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Middle Level Education          Course Schedules

MLE 570 Issues in Middle Level Education 1-3(Spec)
A focus on current issues in middle level education. Students will help select specific topics for in-depth study. Prerequisites: for undergraduates: admission to Teacher Education, MLE 381, MLE 382, and MLE 383 or permission of the instructor; for graduates: MLE 641, MLE 642, and MLE 643, or permission of the instructor. This is a variable content/variable credit course.

MLE 613 Current Educational Issues 3(3-0)
Identification and analysis of significant, persistent issues in education in the United States and the relationship to student achievement and teacher effectiveness. Identical to EDU 613.  Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

MLE 641 Young Adolescent Needs and Characteristics 3(3-0)
An orientation to the unique developmental needs and characteristics of young adolescents. Prerequisites: none

MLE 642 Concepts, Structures, and Programs for Middle Level Schools 3(3-0)
An orientation to middle level education which focuses on the middle level school concept, structures, and programs.  Prerequisites: MLE 641 or permission of the instructor.

MLE 643 Student Diversity Issues in the Middle Level Classroom 3(3-0)
An orientation to the multiple aspect of human diversity in the middle level classroom. Prerequisites: MLE 641 or permission of the instructor.

MLE 644 Issues in Meeting the Diverse Needs of Middle Level Learners 3(3-0)
Instructional strategies and assessment/evaluation methods and materials for middle level classroom teachers appropriate for the unique developmental needs and characteristics of young adolescents. Prerequisites: MLE 641, MLE 642, MLE 643, MLE 645; or permission of the instructor.

MLE 645 Middle Level School Curriculum 3(3-0)
Curriculum for middle level classroom teachers to meet the unique developmental; needs and characteristics of young adolescents. Prerequisites: MLE 641, MLE 642, and MLE 643, or permission of the instructor.

MLE 687 Independent Study in Middle Level Education 1-6(Spec)
An opportunity for students to undertake specialized study in middle level education. Prerequisites: approval of Program Advisor and Department Chairperson.

MLE 780 Master of Arts Capstone Seminar 3(3-0)
The MLE 780 course prepares students for a 4 hour comprehensive examination by requiring researching, presentation and discussion of topics in teacher education literature. Identical to EDU 780. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

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