Bachelor of Science - Middle Level Education

The Middle-Level Education, 6-8, program specializes in preparing future educators for teaching middle school learners. Students choose a subject focus area from a selection of content areas: English, Math, Social Studies, or Science. Students become knowledgeable and skilled in their content area while also learning instructional and assessment strategies, classroom management, and other relevant topics and practices. Students in this initial teacher licensure program develop personal and professional skills that foster a love of learning and teaching for years to come.

Career Path

Individuals trained to teach bring a desirable range of expertise and creativity to planning and administrative roles. Graduates completing their teacher preparation at MTSU are found in public and private school classrooms throughout Tennessee and in many other states. In addition to classroom teaching, other career options include Agency and administrative work, Community and foundation work, Consulting, professional development, and teacher training, Education policy development, Education marketing and research, Higher education teaching and administration, Private tutoring.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to June, 2026

Open