3.00 Credits
This is the basic professional course in the program for the preparation of middle years educators. A review of the reorganization of junior high school leading to the establishment of the middle school philosophy, the teacher, and the unique function of the middle school compose the essential outline topics of the course. Prerequisites: EDST 3000, EDST 2450 or PSYC 4300, USP WA course, 2.5 GPA.