Georgia College & State University
Middle Grades Education B.S.

Milledgeville, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Middle Grades Education B.S. program trains students to become effective educators for grades 4-8. It focuses on comprehensive teaching methods, curriculum development, and classroom management strategies, equipping students with the skills necessary to motivate and educate middle school learners. The program emphasizes practical experience through internships and student teaching opportunities in real school settings.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including becoming middle school teachers, curriculum specialists, or educational consultants. This program prepares students for impactful roles in education, contributing to the academic success and personal growth of their students.

Pursue an Extensive, Field-Based Middle Grades Education

A bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education prepares graduates to teach in grades 4th - 8th. At Georgia College & State University candidates are well-rounded through a balanced curriculum delivered through a mentor-led, field-based cohort model.

Key Benefits of this Degree

Receive 4th - 8th grade teaching certificate (T-4) upon graduation.
Join a mentor-led, field-based cohort program. With small cohort sizes and professors who also serve as advisors, field supervisors, and mentors, you will receive a personalized education that meets your needs.
Work alongside our maker space - a high-tech collaborative workspace with drones, 3-D printers, assistive technologies, Glowforge, an embroidery machine, and more.
Network with a student-led professional organization (Collegiate Middle-Level Association) which provides numerous opportunities for leadership, professional development, and professional relationships.
Many of our teacher candidates receive teaching offers before they graduate. We also have a Middle Grades Education M.Ed. available for students who want to continue their education.

Core Areas A-E

Satisfactorily complete core Areas A-E, as listed in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

Core Curriculum

Georgia College, in cooperation with other institutions of the University System of Georgia, has adopted a core curriculum to allow the transfer of credit from one University System institution to another without penalty to the student. The University System's core curriculum is comprised of five areas: Areas A - E.

Students successfully completing an Area A-E course at one University System institution will receive full credit in Areas A-E for the course upon transfer to another System institution, even if the area has not been completed, as long as the course is within the area hour limitations of either the sending institution or the receiving institution and the student does not change from a non-science major to a science major.

Georgia College's approved core curriculum courses for Areas A, B, C, D, and E are listed below. Courses not listed here are not approved for these areas.

In this section

Area A: Communication Skills
Area A2: Quantitative Skills
Area B: Institutional Options
Area C1: Humanities and Ethics
Area C2: Fine Arts
Area D: Natural Sciences, Math, and Technology for Non-Science Majors
Area D: Natural Sciences, Math, and Technology for Science Majors
Area D: Natural Sciences, Math, and Technology for Health Professions Majors
Area E: Social Sciences
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Student's Major Field

Total Credit Hours: 42

Area F

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:

EDUC 2110: Invest Crit Cont Issues in Ed
EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Persp
EDUC 2130: Exploring Learning & Teaching
ENGL 2200: Engaging Texts
Electives: Content Courses (6 hours)

Total Credit Hours: 18

Elective Content Courses: Choose six hours in lower division courses to support one content concentration area: mathematics, science, or social sciences.

Major Requirements

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:

EDMG 3001: Field Placement I
EDMG 3002: Field Placement II
EDMG 3003: Seminar I
EDMG 3004: Seminar II
EDMG 3212: FB Dev Lrn: Theory Practice
EDMG 4001: Field Placement III
EDMG 4003: Seminar III
EDMG 4150: FB Soc of Mdl Schls/Dem Clsrms
EDMG 4218: Dev & Assess Logical Thought
EDMG 4243: FB Capstone Experience
EDMG 4245: FB Middle Grades Curriculum
EDMG 4250: Inquiry and Reflection
EDMG 4960: Internship
EDEX 3220: Legal Issues in Special Ed
EDIT 3221: Intro Instr Tech Teachers

Total Credit Hours: 33

EDEX 3220 must be completed with a grade of B or higher (HB671).

Concentrations in Content Fields

All candidates are required to have an English/Language Arts Concentration
All candidates must complete foundation courses in social studies, mathematics, and science
All candidates must also complete a second concentration in social studies, mathematics, or science

Total Credit Hours: 27

English/Language Arts Concentration (Required)