Here is a personalized summary of the current course requirements and recommendations for undergraduate elementary teacher candidates at Middle Georgia State University, and a detailed analysis of the content covered by those requirements. This tool also offers a recommended set of courses providing the most content coverage for any candidate.
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in science. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of science content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage¹ in the primary subject area of science through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in science?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
Within science, there are five themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under science are covered?
The coursework required or recommended for elementary candidates at this institution covers all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
The coursework required or recommended for of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
Within the five themes of science are nine topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the nine topics classified under science are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the nine topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the nine topics.
See a detailed course analysis for your institution.
This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
Filter Course Options By Requirement Category
Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
Extensive ListInstitution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic. |
|||||||||
ASTR 1010KAstronomy of the Solar System |
|||||||||
ASTR 1020KStellar and Galactic Astronomy |
|||||||||
BIOL 1001KIntroductory Biology I |
|||||||||
BIOL 1001 K-HHonors Introductory Biology I |
|||||||||
BIOL 1002KIntroductory Biology II |
|||||||||
BIOL 1002 K-HHonors Introductory Biology II |
|||||||||
BIOL 2107KPrinciples of Biology I |
|||||||||
BIOL 2108KPrinciples of Biology II |
|||||||||
CHEM 1151KSurvey of Chemistry I |
|||||||||
CHEM 1152KSurvey of Chemistry II |
|||||||||
CHEM 1211KPrinciples of Chemistry I |
|||||||||
CHEM 1212KPrinciples of Chemistry II |
|||||||||
GEOL 1125KPhysical Geology |
|||||||||
GEOL 1126KHistorical Geology |
|||||||||
PHYS 1011KPhysical Science I |
|||||||||
PHYS 1012KPhysical Science II |
|||||||||
PHYS 1111KIntroductory Physics I |
|||||||||
PHYS 1112KIntroductory Physics II |
|||||||||
PHYS 2211KPrinciples of Physics I |
|||||||||
PHYS 2212KPrinciples of Physics II |
See the recommended course sequence for your institution.
Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
PHYS 1012K - Physical Science II
BIOL 1001K - Introductory Biology I
BIOL 1332K - Introduction to Insects
ISCI 2001 - Integrated Science - Life and Earth Science
ISCI 2002 - Integrated Science - Physical Science
SCIE 3000 - General Science for Elementary Education
Use for Social Studies
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 88.89% coverage of science topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download RecommendationsThemes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
||||
PHYS 1012KPhysical Science II |
|||||||||||||
BIOL 1001KIntroductory Biology I |
|||||||||||||
BIOL 1332KIntroduction to Insects |
|||||||||||||
ISCI 2001Integrated Science - Life and Earth Science |
|||||||||||||
ISCI 2002Integrated Science - Physical Science |
|||||||||||||
SCIE 3000General Science for Elementary Education |
|||||||||||||
Total Content Covered: 88.89% | |||||||||||||
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall: |
Catalog Year: 2021-2022
Middle Georgia State University
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in social studies. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of social studies¹ content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage² in the primary subject area of social studies through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
Middle Georgia State University's Coverage
Coverage of Subject
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in social studies?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
Theme Coverage
Within social studies, there are six themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under social studies are covered?
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution covers all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
Topic Coverage
Within the six themes of social studies are thirteen topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the thirteen topics classified under social studies are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the thirteen topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the thirteen topics.
What are the thirteen topics of Social Studies content?
References
Continue Reading
See a detailed course analysis for your institution.
This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
How are Requirements Categories Determined?
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
View the Course Catalog
Middle Georgia State University's Content Coverage Analysis
Filter Course Options By Requirement Category
Identity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
HIST 1190
History of World Religions
HIST 2111
United States History to 1865
HIST 2112
United States History since 1865
POLS 2101
Introduction to Political Science
POLS 2201
State and Local Government
POLS 2301
Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 2401
Global Issues
PSYC 1101
Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 1160
Introduction to Social Problems
ESE 3800
Social Studies: Designing Interdisciplinary Curriculum
ASTR 1010K
Astronomy of the Solar System
ASTR 1020K
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
BIOL 1001K
Introductory Biology I
BIOL 1001 K-H
Honors Introductory Biology I
BIOL 1002K
Introductory Biology II
BIOL 1002 K-H
Honors Introductory Biology II
BIOL 2107K
Principles of Biology I
BIOL 2108K
Principles of Biology II
CHEM 1151K
Survey of Chemistry I
CHEM 1152K
Survey of Chemistry II
CHEM 1211K
Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1212K
Principles of Chemistry II
GEOL 1125K
Physical Geology
GEOL 1126K
Historical Geology
PHYS 1011K
Physical Science I
PHYS 1012K
Physical Science II
PHYS 1111K
Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1112K
Introductory Physics II
PHYS 2211K
Principles of Physics I
PHYS 2212K
Principles of Physics II
ASTR 1010K
Astronomy of the Solar System
ASTR 1020K
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
BIOL 1001K
Introductory Biology I
BIOL 1001 K-H
Honors Introductory Biology I
BIOL 1002K
Introductory Biology II
BIOL 1002 K-H
Honors Introductory Biology II
BIOL 2107K
Principles of Biology I
BIOL 2108K
Principles of Biology II
CHEM 1151K
Survey of Chemistry I
CHEM 1152K
Survey of Chemistry II
CHEM 1211K
Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1212K
Principles of Chemistry II
GEOL 1125K
Physical Geology
GEOL 1126K
Historical Geology
PHYS 1011K
Physical Science I
PHYS 1012K
Physical Science II
PHYS 1111K
Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1112K
Introductory Physics II
PHYS 2211K
Principles of Physics I
PHYS 2212K
Principles of Physics II
BIOL 1150K
Field Studies in Biology
BIOL 1160K
Introduction to Fungi
BIOL 1332K
Introduction to Insects
GEOL 1011K
Introductory Geosciences I
GEOL 1130K
Introduction to Georgia Geology
ISCI 2001
Integrated Science - Life and Earth Science
ISCI 2002
Integrated Science - Physical Science
SCIE 3000
General Science for Elementary Education
PSYC 1001
Perspectives on the Human Mind
HIST 1006
Perspectives on America at War
HIST 1007
Perspectives on Sinners and Saints
HUMN 1009
Perspectives on Global Cultures
SSCI 1003
Perspectives on Diversity
SSCI 1004
Perspectives on American Religious Diversity
SSCI 1009/HUMN 1009
Perspectives on Global Cultures
HIST 2111
United States History to 1865
HIST 2112
United States History since 1865
POLS 1101
American Government
ANTH 1102
Introduction to Anthropology
ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG 1101
Introduction to Human Geography
HIST 1111
History of World Civilization to 1650
HIST 1112
History of World Civilization since 1650
HIST 1190
History of World Religions
HIST 2111
United States History to 1865
HIST 2112
United States History since 1865
POLS 2101
Introduction to Political Science
POLS 2201
State and Local Government
POLS 2301
Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 2401
Global Issues
PSYC 1101
Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 1160
Introduction to Social Problems
ANTH 1102
Introduction to Anthropology
ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG 1101
Introduction to Human Geography
HIST 1111
History of World Civilization to 1650
HIST 1112
History of World Civilization since 1650
Continue Reading
See the recommended courses for elementary candidates at your institution.
Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
SSCI 1009/HUMN 1009 - Perspectives on Global Cultures
HIST 2111 - United States History to 1865
POLS 1101 - American Government
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 3800 - Social Studies: Designing Interdisciplinary Curriculum
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 69.23% coverage of social studies topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
Analysis of Content Covered with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download RecommendationsIdentity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
ESE 3800
Social Studies: Designing Interdisciplinary Curriculum
SSCI 1009/HUMN 1009
Perspectives on Global Cultures
HIST 2111
United States History to 1865
POLS 1101
American Government
GEOG 1101
Introduction to Human Geography
ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:
Continue Reading