Middle Grades Education Program Overview
Do you want to teach in order to make a difference? The middle childhood level (grades 4-9) offers the opportunity to impact students who are undergoing the greatest and most rapid changes of their young lives.
Middle grades licensure provides the opportunity to teach in any two of four content areas:
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Math
- Science
How Do I Know if This Program Is Right for Me?
Are you passionate about shaping the minds of young learners during their formative years? Do you thrive in dynamic and diverse classroom environments? If so, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education could be the ideal path for you. By selecting two content areas from math, science, social studies and language arts, you'll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively teach and inspire students in grades 4 through 9.
Sample Curriculum
The Middle Grades Education program requires students to choose two concentrations from English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.
Curriculum Guides | Academic Plans |
Language Arts & Math Curriculum Guide | Language Arts & Math Academic Plan |
Language Arts & Science Curriculum Guide | Language Arts & Science Academic Plan |
Science & Math Four-Year Curriculum Guide | Science & Math Academic Plan |
Language Arts & Social Studies Curriculum Guide | Language Arts & Social Studies Academic Plan |
Social Studies & Math Curriculum Guide | Social Studies & Math Academic Plan |
Science & Social Studies Curriculum Guide | Science & Social Studies Academic Plan |
For additional information about the Middle Grades Education curriculum, view the Academic Catalog and Undergraduate Gateways.
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio. |
Can You Give Me a Glimpse of My Future?
As a graduate, you'll embark on a rewarding journey as an educator, shaping the academic and personal growth of adolescent students. With your expertise in two content areas, you'll create engaging and innovative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, fostering a love for learning and empowering your students to excel academically and beyond.