初中阶段的教育科学学士学位课程为学生准备在特定学科领域获得教师执照的资格，再加上四至九年级的阅读能力。除了内容课程和大量实地经验外，中学儿童教育专业还包括强化教育学课程，这些课程使学生了解年轻人的独特的社会，身体，认知和情感需求，这些课程被视为一个队列。在课程的最后一个学期进行学生教学。虽然可以通过每学期16-18个学时的学分在四年内完成学位课程，但对于某些浓度的组合，可能需要4.5年。虽然可以通过每学期16-18个学时的学分在四年内完成学位课程，但对于某些浓度的组合，可能需要4.5年。语言艺术专业包括传
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Middle Childhood Education prepares students for teacher licensure in selected subject areas, plus reading, for grades four to nine. In addition to content coursework and a substantial amount of field experiences, the Middle Childhood Education major includes intensive pedagogy courses that prepare students to understand the unique social, physical, cognitive and emotional needs of the young adolescent, these courses are taken as a cohort. Student teaching occurs during the final semester of the program.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes<br><br>Graduates of the program will be able to:<br><br> Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and disposition needed to work collaboratively with diverse others.<br> Demonstrate content knowledge in two licensure specialization areas.<br> Demonstrate in-depth instructional and planning skills to effectively meet the needs of all their students.