Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Childhood Education (Grades 4-8) - Mathematics and Science

The Bachelor of Science in Education 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. The Mathematics concentration includes courses in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, geometry and statistics. The Science concentration includes diverse courses in chemistry, biology, geology and physics.