Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education- English/Language Arts

The BS Middle Grades Education- English/Language Arts seeks to prepare teachers who can effectively educate young adolescents while being responsive to their unique needs, interests, and abilities. Graduates earn an undergraduate degree and initial licensure for teaching in grades 6-9 in two subject disciplines: English language arts and social studies. Students learn how to implement high-quality English language arts and social studies instruction with three major focus areas: digital literacies, inquiry-based learning, and citizenship. During the course of this program, students will complete several middle school field experiences, including a year-long senior student teaching internship. The goal of the MSL Program is to prepare teachers to effectively educate young adolescents while being responsive to their unique needs, interests and abilities. Graduates earn licensure for teaching grades six through nine in the English language arts and social studies disciplines.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher, Reading Intervention Specialist, Literacy Coach, Writing Workshop Facilitator, English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher, Gifted & Talented Program Instructor, Special Education Teacher, After-School Program Director, Curriculum Developer (ELA focus), Instructional Coordinator, Education Technology Integrator, Assessment Designer (reading/writing standards), Grade-Level Team Leader, Department Chair (Language Arts), Assistant Principal or Principal, School Improvement Specialist, District Literacy Coordinator, Community Education Facilitator.