Classes for the

Middle Level Endorsement
Listed below are the classes offered at Wayne State for the Middle Level Endorsement. Whenever possible, sections should be chosen with a middle level (Grades 5-9) emphasis. The headings in italics are the areas of Middle Level Education. [Courses or field experiences previously taken may be waived with the permission of your MLE advisor.]

Required Courses:

Nature and Needs of Early Adolescents

EDP 5480 3 cr. Adolescent Psychology
Young Adolescent Development in the School Context
CED 6700 2 cr. The Role of the Teacher in Guidance
Philosophy & School Organization
TED 5250 3 cr. Teaching the Emerging Adolescent (Offered only in the Fall of even numbered years)
Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment
ELE 3320 3 Cr. Teaching Reading: Emergent Literacy

or

TED 5160 3 cr. Analysis of Middle & Secondary School Teaching
Collaboration
ELE 6070 3 cr. Family, Community & School Partnerships 
Teaching Fields and Pedagogy
You are to choose two (2) methods classes from two (2) different teaching areas with the approval of the MLE Coordinator. For example; you may choose science and social studies, not biology and chemistry.

Field Experience: (credit does not count towards endorsement)

Student Teaching or on-the-job- teaching in grades 6-8

If you have questions or need further information, please contact:

Dr. Bob Pettapiece

271 College of Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-0260

E-mail: pettapiece@wayne.edu