| Department: | Department of Teacher Education / College of Education and Human Performance |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
The B.S.E in Middle School STEM Education prepares graduates to work as middle school teachers in grades 4-8 in the areas of math and science. The Middle School STEM degree encompasses the latest updates with STEM education and engineering practices.
What to expect
Before graduation, students complete student teaching and complete a variety of field experience courses. Students must also complete the requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Those requirements may be located on the College of Education’s website.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through various mediums.
- Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of the various cultures and backgrounds of students in the classroom.
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
- Our graduates utilize instructional technology effectively.
- Our graduates display mastery of content knowledge, pedagogy, and professional skills.
To obtain a bachelor of science in education majoring in Middle School Education with an emphasis in math and science, the student must earn at least a grade point average of 3.00 or higher on all University credits, complete the required courses (major courses with a C or higher), and successfully complete the Praxis I and II tests.
Degree Concentration Options
Select the degree plan option with the two content concentration areas desired for teacher licensure.
Middle School Education – STEM
This middle school degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in math and science in grades 4 – 8 and 9th-grade physical science and algebra.
Middle School Education – Math and Language Arts
This middle school degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in math and language arts in grades 4 – 8 and 9th-grade algebra.
Middle School Education – Math and Social Studies
This middle school degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in math and social studies in grades 4 – 8 and 9th-grade algebra.
Middle School Education – Language Arts and Social Studies
This middle school degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in language arts and social studies in grades 4 – 8.
Middle School Education – Language Arts and Science
This middle school degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in language arts and science in grades 4 – 8 and 9th-grade physical science.
Middle School Education – Science and Social Studies
This middle school degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in science and social studies in grades 4 – 8 and 9th-grade physical science.
Please note: Completers from the middle school degree programs who obtain a standard license are eligible to take and pass any secondary content exam and add that to their license.
Secondary English Education
This English education degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in 7th-12th grade English.
Secondary Math Education
This math education degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in 7th-12th grade math.
Secondary History Education
This history education degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in 7th-12th grade history.
Secondary Foreign Language
This foreign language education degree plan prepares candidates for teaching and licensure in 7th-12th grade foreign language.
Please note: Completers from secondary education degree programs who obtain a standard license are eligible to take and pass any middle school content exam and add that to their license.
