What is Middle Grades Education?

The B.S. with a major in Middle Grades Education is designed to prepare effective teachers for learners in the middle school (grades 4 through 8). It leads to grades 4-8 teacher certification in Georgia. Candidates prepare in two of the five middle grades curriculum areas (mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, or reading). Preparation in the two teaching fields selected is more in-depth than the content requirements of the program for early childhood educators, but less extensive and less specialized than the requirements of programs for secondary educators. The integrated nature of the curriculum and the importance of team teaching strategies are emphasized. 
MGE

Bagwell College of Education

Admission Requirements

Students may initially declare an "-Interest" based major in this subject, but must still meet additional requirements to be formally accepted into the degree program.

Teacher education admission requirements

Recommended IMPACTS Courses

*Math and Science Teaching Field Concentrations
 
It is recommended that students who choose the Mathematics or Science Teaching Field Concentrations take MATH 1113 and STAT 1401 in their general education core requirements.

 

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