Middle Grades Education, BS
Share your passion with young adolescents and gain licensure in two subject areas with our Bachelor of Science in middle grades education
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.
Get started on your middle grades education bachelor’s degree
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Why study middle grades education at ECU?
ECU’s middle grades education degree allows students to learn from a variety of instructors and connect with educators from different content areas. Principals consistently report that graduates of the College of Education enter the classroom with the confidence and effectiveness typically seen in second- or third-year teachers.
Enjoy peer support and networking
ECU and the College of Education offer myriad ways to connect with your fellow students. From deciding to live in Ballard Residence Hall in the Education Living-Learning Community and studying abroad with your peers to participating in student organizations, you will find your people at ECU.
Scholarship opportunities
Every year, the College of Education gives out more than $1 million in scholarship funding. ECU is also a North Carolina Teaching Fellows affiliated university, allowing eligible students to receive up to $40,000 in forgivable loans.
Learn from award-winning faculty
ECU are consistently recognized for their teaching, research and mentorship. Under their guidance, you’ll learn not only the subject matter but also how to become a trusted mentor to other teachers.
Courses you will take in the middle grades education program
At ECU, you’ll receive a thorough understanding of becoming a teacher in the middle grades education setting while developing your knowledge and skills in the content areas you desire to teach.
You’ll explore the latest techniques on teaching and learning, immerse yourself in the classroom environment through a semester-long internship, and evaluate assessment and engagement:
- Foundations of American Education
- Technology in Education
- Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment
- Planning and Instruction in Middle and High School Classrooms
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What can you do with your bachelor’s in middle grades education?
Your completion of our bachelor’s in secondary education prepares you to enter the classroom, ready to instruct the next generation. After passing licensure exams, you will hold a valid A-level license in North Carolina.
Potential Career Paths
- Middle school teacher
- High school teacher
- Educator at museum
- Curriculum specialist
- Professional development trainer
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.