Middle Level Education (MLE)

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 609 History of Education 3(3-0)
Development of modern education in Western Civilization. Identical to ELE/SED 609. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

MLE 611 Philosophy of Education 3(3-0)
Major philosophical viewpoints on education are examined with attention to developing tenable and consistent educational views. Identical to ELE/ SED 611. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

MLE 613 Current Educational Issues 3(3-0) ELE/SED
Identification and analysis of significant, persistent issues in education in the United States and the relationship to student achievement and teacher effectiveness.

MLE 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

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, 642, 643, 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 660 Methods of Educational Research 3(3-0)
Interpreting research findings, planning and conducting scientific studies in education. Identical to ELE/SED 660. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

MLE 662 Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation 3(3-0)
Applications of measurement and evaluation principles to educational settings with emphasis on construction and use of achievement tests. Identical to ELE/SED 662. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in education 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 698 Thesis 1-6(Spec)
For M.A. students on Plan A. Identical to ELE/ SED 698. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: ELE/MLE/SED 660 .

MLE 755 Advanced Research Design and Interpretation 3(3-0)
Analysis of research designs, development of measurement devices and interpretation of advanced statistical techniques. Identical to ELE/SED 755. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: ELE/MLE/SED 660 or consent of instructor.

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