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Middle Grades (5-8) Education

Major

Education and Human Services

The Middle Grades (5–8) Education program prepares students to teach and support learners during one of the most important stages of development. Students gain content knowledge and teaching strategies designed specifically for grades five through eight, focusing on how adolescents learn, grow, and engage academically and socially.

Education majors standing with Education Alumn in a classroom

Opportunities & Outcomes

The program emphasizes ethical leadership, inclusive instruction, and service. Through hands-on field experiences and student teaching, future educators build the confidence and classroom skills needed to create engaging, supportive middle school learning environments.

Career Pathways

A Middle Grades Education degree prepares students for teaching and leadership roles in middle schools and related educational settings, as well as for graduate study.

Middle School Teaching

  • Middle school teacher (grades 5–8)*
  • Subject-area teacher (e.g., math, science, language arts, social studies)*
  • Classroom or team teacher*
  • Literacy or instructional support teacher*

Education Support & Student Services

  • Academic intervention or tutoring specialist
  • Instructional aide or paraprofessional
  • Student services or learning support roles
  • Curriculum or assessment assistant

Leadership & School-Based Roles

  • Grade-level or team leader*
  • Curriculum coordinator*
  • Instructional coach (with experience or graduate study)*
  • School administration pathways (with graduate study)*

Community & Youth Education

  • After-school or youth program director
  • Community education or outreach coordinator
  • Nonprofit or faith-based education roles
  • Youth development or enrichment program staff

Graduate & Professional Pathways

  • Graduate study in education or curriculum and instruction
  • Special education or reading specialist programs
  • Educational leadership or administration graduate study

*Licensure and certification requirements apply.

Programs of Study Offered

  • Bachelor of Arts in English with a Teacher Licensure
  • Bachelor of Arts in History with a Teacher Licensure
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Teacher Licensure
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Teacher Licensure

Faculty Spotlight

Christina Priebe, EdD

Christina Priebe, EdD

Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Student Teaching

Daniel Priebe, EdD

Daniel Priebe, EdD

Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Master of Science in Education (MSE)

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Licensure

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