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Middle Level Education (Grades 4-9)
Middle Level Education (Grades 4-9) Fundamentals
Middle school teachers expand students’ educations by delving deeper into subjects taught in elementary schools and
introducing them to more information about the world.
- Core curriculum combines theory and practice to prepare you for licensure to work in elementary, middle
or junior high schools.
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- win teaching awards
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
The College of Education offers a variety of resources for its students, including:
- Literacy Center
- Center for Child Development
- Center for Urban Education
Real World Experience
- You will participate in at least 100 hours of field-based experiences in a variety of diverse settings prior to student teaching.
- The culminating experience for teacher education is student teaching, under the supervision of College of Education faculty and a classroom teacher.
Education Student Organizations
- Akron Council of Education Students
- Student Council for Exceptional Children
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Degree in Middle Level Education
Note: Four-year completion may/may not be feasible based upon course availability, enrollment in every University-scheduled term and student availability to take courses when offered.
| First Year | Third Year |
||
| English Composition I, II | 7 | Middle Level Education | 3 |
| Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communications |
3 | Educational Planning | 3 |
| Biology | 4 | Instructional Technology Apps | 3 |
| Math for Elementary Teachers I, II | 7 | Equity & Excellence | 3 |
| Intro to Geography | 3 | Educational Implementation | 3 |
| U.S. History to 1877 | 4 | Teaching Multiple Texts Through Genre | 3 |
| Physical Education/Wellness | 1 | Area of concentration requirements | 14 |
| Elective | 3 | Develop. Reading in Content Area | 3 |
| Total | 32 | Total | 35 |
| Second Year | Fourth Year | ||
| Humanities in Western Tradition I | 4 |
Area of concentration requirements* | 24 |
| Natural science requirement | 4 | Evaluating Language Literacy | 3 |
| Humanities requirement | 3 | Student Teaching |
12 |
| Area Studies & Cultural Diversity | 4 | Student Teaching Colloquium | 1 |
| Introduction to Education | 3 | Total | 40 |
| Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Understanding Literacy Development and Phonics |
3 | *Teaching area course credits may vary, based on the areas of concentration chosen by student for program. |
|
| Introduction to Exceptionalities | 3 | ||
| Educational Technology | 3 | ||
| Area of concentration requirements | 6 | ||
| Total | 36 |
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in Middle Level Education paves the way to teach in elementary, middle or junior high schools. Most middle school teachers specialize in two subject areas, such as Language Arts, mathematics, social studies or science.
Career Outlook
The federal government predicts job opportunities for teachers will be excellent in many parts of the country, particularly:
- Texas
- Arizona
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Florida
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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