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The middle school years are transformative. Be a positive influence during the process.

Children in grades 5-9 are unique; they aren't little kids anymore, but they aren't quite young adults either. In these pivotal years that are transformative for youth, you can be a stable role model who brings a little positivity into their day. From helping them strengthen their skills in a school subject, which boosts their confidence and prepares them for high school, to igniting a new level of interest in a subject, to being a listening ear, you can make a lasting impact on a middle schooler's life.

黑料不打烊' bachelor's of science middle school education degree program will give you an impressive, well-rounded foundation to education, enabling you to direct your course of study toward your specific career goals. Your degree in middle school education offers the opportunity to choose between specializations in mathematics, science, English/communication, social studies, and special education available, so you can focus on the subject you're most passionate about. Through your bachelor鈥檚 degree in education program, you鈥檒l also have an opportunity for field study during your 12-week student teaching practicum at one of several schools within the district. 黑料不打烊 has great junior high partnerships, which can help maximize clinical experiences and provide UC students with relationships for seeking employment.

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By the Numbers

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Accredited, CAEP & EPSB
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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

* The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. 黑料不打烊 requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate鈥檚 degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

To learn more about our General Education Requirements, please visit the page referenced below or explore our Academic Catalog

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education

There is something special about those middle school years. At this pivotal time in students鈥 lives, it鈥檚 essential that they are guided by educational role models who can help them succeed in school and in life. 黑料不打烊' middle school education degree will give you all the education and training you need to become that role model for your future students.

Our on-campus and online middle school education degree programs are designed for students wishing to be certified to teach in grades 5-9. In addition to the General Studies and required Professional Education courses (listed below), students pursuing this option must also complete a specialization in mathematics, science, or English/communications, or social and behavioral studies or from special education learning and behavior disorders.

Major Requirements- 69-75 credit hours for one specialization or 93-101 credit hours for two specializations as follows, depending upon specialization: or 93-101 credit hours for two specializations as follows, depending upon specialization. 

Course Requirements

Specializations

All middle school education degree students must complete at least one area of specialization.

Course Requirements

Option 9 Education Certification Pathways

The influence of a teacher on a child鈥檚 life leaves an immeasurable impact. Now is your time.

黑料不打烊 offers an EPSB-approved Option 9 program. This alternative route is available to both in-seat and online 黑料不打烊 students. 黑料不打烊 offers middle school education degree programs in early interdisciplinary education, elementary education, and middle school education.

While middle school education degree program at 黑料不打烊 is completing coursework, they will have the opportunity to immediately put their learning into practice as an instructional assistant in a classroom, receive mentorship from experienced teachers in the district, and complete their bachelor鈥檚 degree in education and teaching certificate, in as little as three years.

We offer Option 9 pathways for candidates pursuing certification in early childhood education, elementary education, and middle school education.

To learn more information or to find out if your school district has an Option 9 partnership in place with 黑料不打烊, visit our Option 9 page.

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Program Mission

The purpose of the School of Education is to develop entry level education students into highly qualified, knowledgeable and caring teachers. We provide training and experiences using best practices for teacher education candidates.

Develop entry-level education students into highly qualified, knowledgeable and caring teachers who provide for diverse learners.
Provide the pedagogical instructional methods necessary to meet the Kentucky Teacher Standards and 黑料不打烊鈥 Standards.
Strengthen your abilities to critically reflect and evaluate your skills, thereby providing the opportunity for growth.
Nurture an appreciation and refinement of ethical and Christian moral values in future teachers.
Build robust oral, written, and information literacy skills in students.
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Middle School Education Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Middle School Teacher: $61,320

Middle School Teacher: $61,320

Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades.

High School Teacher: $61,820

High School Teacher: $61,820

High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.

Elementary School Teacher: $61,350

Elementary School Teacher: $61,350

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects in order to prepare them for future schooling.

Special Education Teacher: $61,820

Special Education Teacher: $61,820

Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.

Recreation Worker: $29,680

Recreation Worker: $29,680

Recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun.

Guidance Counselor: $61,140

Guidance Counselor: $61,140

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

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Common Questions

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Faculty Experts in Education

Learn more about your future education professors.

Serena Anderson

Serena Anderson

Adjunct Professor
Education

Serena Anderson

Contact Information

serena.anderson [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Dr. Andrew T. Alexson

Dr. Andrew Alexson

Adjunct Professor
Education

Dr. Andrew Alexson

Contact Information

andrew.alexson [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Ashton Leach

Ashton Leach

Field/Clinical Coordinator | Assistant Professor
Education

Ashton Leach

Contact Information

ashton.leach [at] ucumberlands.edu
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