Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education
The Middle Grades Education program, in partnership with the public schools, provides you with a comprehensive middle grades education experiences that involve clinical settings, offering you the opportunity to pursue a bachelor of science (BS) in middle grades education and a North Carolina A-level middle grades licensure, if all requirements are met.
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Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education (BS)
The bachelor of science in middle grades education at East Carolina University certifies you to teach grades 6 through 9 in two of the following subject areas of your choice: English language arts, mathematics, history, and science.
As a student in the middle grades program, you will receive individualized attention from expert faculty as you work toward your degree. Your preparation will be offered through a blend of online and face-to-face courses that prepare you to be a middle grades teacher.
The program culminates in a yearlong internship in a middle grades classroom. During the first semester of your internship, you will spend one day a week in your placement observing your clinical teacher, planning, and teaching individual lessons. In the second semester, you will attend your internship every day and gradually add more teaching responsibilities until you are teaching all day long. As a student intern, you will have the support of ECU faculty, the classroom teacher, and a university supervisor.
Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosures for Enrolled and Prospective Students
ECU degree programs satisfy the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for these exams. However, requirements in other states may be different.
If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that at this time ECU may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets requirements outside of North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with your program of interest.