Viterbo University offers a Middle School Endorsement Program for teachers who teach, or who are interested in teaching, at the middle school level.
After July 1, 2010, requirements to qualify for this endorsement are:
A current, valid Iowa teachers' license with either the general elementary endorsement or one of the subject matter secondary level endorsements. In the content areas, many of the required hours will come from undergraduate transcripts. For transcript analysis contact Kathy Westcott at 515-224-4811, 1-888-235-2200 or email kkwestcott@viterbo.edu.
Required Coursework
EDUC 776 Understanding the Young Adolescent - 3 cr
EDUC 628 Middle School Curriculum and Design (Magic in the Middle) - 3 cr
EDUC 531 Adolescent/Middle School Literacy - 3 cr
EDUC 516 Field Experience (30 clock hours) - 2 cr
Choose two or more of the following content areas:
Social Studies: 12 credit hours to include U.S. History, World History, Government, Geography
Mathematics: 12 credit hours with algebra included
Science: 12 credit hours including coursework in Life, Earth and Physical Science
Language Arts: 12 credit hours in language arts to include Composition, Language Usage, Speech, Young Adult Literature, Literature Across Cultures
For More Information about this program contact:
Dr. Anne Kruse, Iowa Program Specialist, 515-224-5944 or aekruse@viterbo.edu
Kathy Westcott, Iowa Administrative Assistant, 515-224-4811 or 1-888-235-2200, or email kkwestcott@viterbo.edu