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Northeastern Illinois University B.A. in Middle Level Education

Northeastern Illinois University

B.A. in Middle Level Education

Chicago, USA

BA

4 years

English

Full time

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USD 22,726 / per year

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Key Summary

    About : The B.A. in Middle Level Education program prepares students to teach grades 5 through 8. It focuses on developing instructional strategies, classroom management skills, and integrating technology into the curriculum. This program emphasizes hands-on classroom experiences, including student teaching, to reinforce practical skills.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as middle school teachers or educational consultants. They might also find opportunities in curriculum development, educational administration, or school counseling. The skill set gained can also lead to further education in specialized fields related to education.

Introduction

The B.A. in Middle-Level Education provides students with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to be successful teachers in grades 5-8. Students will design curricula based on inquiry, authentic literacy, and standards. Students will work collaboratively with a middle grades team, parents, the school, and the local community.

Students can earn an endorsement from a minimum of one discipline: Social Studies, Math, Science, and/or Language Arts. Students must complete two clinical experiences in grades 5-8 classrooms and full-time student teaching in their endorsement area for 16 weeks.

The program is nationally accredited by the Association for Middle-Level Education.

Program Benefits

Through the B.A. in Middle-Level Education, students qualify for the Illinois Middle-Grade Professional Educator License to teach in their endorsement area(s). Students will have the skills needed to create dynamic, critical, and developmentally responsive middle-grade classrooms.

Minors

  • Math and Science Concepts
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