General and Program Specific Requirements for Grades 7 through 9 Extensions
20. ExtensionsÌýto authorize the teaching of a subject inÌýGrades 7 through 9Ìýfor certificates in childhood education (grades 1 through 6)
General requirements:ÌýN/A
Program-Specific Requirements
Coursework
The program shall include the following:
- 30 semester hours in the subject to be taught; and
- 6 semester hours in early adolescent development and the application of diverse instructional strategies in middle childhood education, including interdisciplinary teaching and teaming of students and faculty to maximize student learning.