Middle Level Science Teaching Major Advisee Information Sheet
Welcome to the Middle Level Science Teaching program in the Science Education Department at Central Washington
University. Our rigorous and engaging program will provide you with excellent preparation to be an effective middle
school science teacher.
As you begin the program, there are several important reminders:
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Keep all assignments (paper and electronic) from all courses in your CWU program. If you are a transfer or postbaccalaureate student, be sure to keep files from previous institutions. You will need them to provide evidence of
your academic and professional growth.
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Back up computer files regularly to prevent loss. Each student will be required to provide evidence of their
learning in an end of program electronic portfolio. It is each student’s individual responsibility to keep their files
safe and accessible.
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Meet with the Middle Level Science Teaching advisor early and often. Your advisors are here to help efficiently
guide you through the Middle Level Science Teaching program. Regular meetings will prevent miscommunication
and ensure timely completion of your program.
Each student is individually responsible for meeting program requirements. These requirements should be integrated
into your academic planning to ensure efficient progress through the Middle Level Science Teaching program. These
requirements include:
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An active LiveText account with access to the Middle Level Science Teaching Portfolio and minor portfolios. Your
LiveText account is first set up during admission to the Professional Education Program. The same account will be
used for the Middle Level Science Teaching Program. Templates for all major and minor science teaching portfolios
are provided in LiveText.
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Completion of the SCED Entry to Program assessment. Each student must complete the SCED Entry to Program
survey, found within the Middle Level Science Teaching Portfolio.
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Evidence of proficiency for all Middle Level Science Teaching Portfolio and minor portfolio dimensions. Students
admitted to the Middle Level Science Teaching program should assemble evidence for their Middle Level Science
Teaching and associated minor portfolios now, and as they progress through their coursework. Portfolio work may
be integrated into some courses, particularly SCED 487. Each student must complete their portfolio(s) and
demonstrate knowledge, skill, and disposition proficiency for each portfolio dimension prior to approval to student
teach. Students who are not proficient will not be released to student teach.
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Completion of the SCED Exit Program Evaluation survey. This survey will also be completed as a section in the
Middle Level Science Teaching Portfolio. A comparative reflection of entry and exit surveys must also be completed
prior to completion of the Middle Level Science Teaching Portfolio.
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Completion of the WEST-E content exam. Each student must take the WEST-E for each endorsement they are
seeking prior to student teaching. Candidates must successfully pass the WEST-E exam prior to receiving
endorsement from WA State. Note: Students who fail the exam are required to meet with the Middle Level Science
Teaching advisor.
For Faculty Use:
 Academic Plan Completed
 Portfolio shared with student
Revised 03/04/15
Middle Level Science B.S. Major Advising Form
The Middle Level Science teaching major prepares students to teach science at the middle school, or junior high school levels.
The program meets the Washington State endorsement competencies for Middle Level Science and may be combined with a K8 or Middle Level Math endorsement. Students wishing to apply for this major must demonstrate mathematical competency
equivalent to MATH 153. Students must pass the Washington Educator Skills Test - Expert (WEST-E) exam in Middle Level Science
to receive the Middle Level Science teaching endorsement. Students in this major must be admitted to Teacher Preparation
Program and are required to complete the Professional Education Program (PEP) offered through the Educational Foundations
and Curriculum department, with the exception of EFC 416 and EFC 350. Students completing this program are required to
demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions proficiency through a program portfolio prior to student teaching.
 MATH 153 completed  Major/Minor applications completed  Entry to major survey completed
Required Courses
Credits
Plan Completed
Middle Level Science Major Courses
PHYS 106 Physics Inquiry
5
CHEM 106 Chemistry Inquiry
5
GEOL 106 Earth Science Inquiry
5
BIOL 106 Life Science Inquiry
5
PHYS 101 Introductory Astronomy I OR PHYS 102 Introductory Astronomy II
4-5
BIOL 220 Introductory Cell Biology
5
SCED 301 Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Inquiry
5
SCED 311 General Science Concepts for Teachers
5
SCED 324 Science Education in Middle and Secondary Schools I
3
SCED 325 Science Education in Middle and Secondary Schools II
3
SCED 354 Science, Society, and the Teaching community
3
SCED 487 Teaching Middle and Secondary Science Seminar
2
EDEL 477 Middle School Students and their Environment
4
EDEL 478 Developmentally Responsive Curriculum in the Middle Grades
3
Science Education Department Approved Electives at the 200-level or higher
7-10
Middle Level Science major subset:
64-68
Professional Education Program (PEP)(Note: EFC 416 & EFC 350 – Not required with SCED courses)
Pre-admission courses (must complete before full admission to PEP)
Pre Admission Observation Completed:
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PSY 314 – Human Development and the Learner
4
EFC 310 – Orientation to Teaching
3
EFC 210 – Seminar
1
Fully Admitted Courses
EDF 315 – Educational Assessment
3
EFC 320 – Multicultural Education
3
EFC 330 – Field Experience (preferably taken pre-Autumn)
2
EFC 340 – Instructional Methods^
3
EDSE 302 – Intro to Student Exceptionalities**
3
EDBL 401 – Principals…Linguistically Diverse Students**
3
EFC 440 – Education Law**
3
EFC 480 – Student Teaching (this is a stand-alone quarter)**
16
^Requires successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in EFC 315, 320, & 330
** Requires successful completion of EFC 340
PEP subset:
44
Total Credits: 109-112
Student Name: ___________________Email: ____________________ Signature _______________ Date:______
Ed. Found. & Curric. Advisor Signature: ____________________________________________
MLS Advisor Signature: _______________________________________________________
Date:______
Date: ______
Revised 03/04/15