BS Middle Level Education at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Middle Level Education major prepares graduates to teach all subjects in grades 4-6 and English, Mathematics, or Social Studies in grades 7-8. The Middle Level Education major supports candidates' understanding of subject-specific content as well as methods of teaching appropriate for early adolescents in grades 4-8. Upon graduation, students will have met all coursework and field experience requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) 4-8 English, 4-8 Mathematics, or 4-8 Social Studies Instructional I Certificate.

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: minimum 125 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 125 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introduction to Teaching Multilingual Learners, Introductory Field Experience in Middle Level Education, Reimagining Classroom Management, Clinical Application of Instruction - Middle Level Education, Practicum in Student Teaching--Childhood and Early Adolescent Education, Professional Development Practicum.

Career pathways

Most graduates of our program go on to teach in grades 4-8, either in elementary school or middle school settings. Depending upon their school or district, they may be generalists or teach in their area of specialization: mathematics, social studies, or English.

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Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree candidates must meet the following requirements before Entrance to Major: Completion of at least 48 semester credit hours, including ENGL 15 or ENGL 30H , six credits of quantification, and three credits of natural science, as well as three credits of literature for Mathematics Education 4-8 Option, three credits of literature for Social Studies 4-8 Option, or six credits of literature for English Education 4-8 Option. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00. A grade of "C" or better in all specified courses. Completion of CI 295B . Completion of a core of Education courses specified by the certificate program.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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