Middle Level Education: Language Arts

The bachelor of science degree in middle level language arts education prepares professionals who desire to work in the education field with children in grades four through eight. A concentration in language arts prepares prospective teachers for the challenging work of developing students’ literacy skills.

The middle level teacher preparation program also includes:

• Organization and philosophy of middle level education
• Young adolescent development
• Data assessment and analysis
• Effective classroom management strategies
• Education technology skills
• Successful intervention designs responsive to the needs of individual middle level students

Classes are small and allow for varied opportunities to work with faculty. Beginning early in the preparation program, students will spend extensive time in field placements in various school settings. Students holding a Middle Level Education: Language Arts degree will find opportunities to teach in public or private elementary and middle level schools in grades four through eight.

Real World Experiences

Classroom experiences give you school-based observation and participation each semester. There’s simply no better preparation for future teachers than real world experience. Observing how students react to different styles of instruction and learning how to adjust in response, will prepare you for a successful career in education.

• Field experiences begin the first semester
• Pre-student teaching placements
• 14 weeks of student teaching last semester