Middle Grades Education (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science with a major in middle grades education degree prepares students to work in grades 4-8. Middle level candidates select two teaching field concentrations (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts). All middle level cohorts begin in the fall semester. During the fall placement of the senior year, candidates are assigned to selected area schools and expected to attend preplanning along with the classroom teachers.

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A Middle Grades Degree Will Prepare You for the Future

Provides foundational skills for teaching
Develop skills for working in a professional development community
Participate in IEP meetings
Manage an instructional platform using technology

Support diverse student populations
Conduct parent-teacher conferences
Collaborate with professionals in your field

Define Your Own College Experience

College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. UNG provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.

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At UNG, you're not alone. You have access to licensed therapists and other mental health resources to support your well-being.

Student Counseling

Teach Around the World

Get experience teaching abroad with our College of Education Teaching Experiences in England, Germany, Spain, or New Zealand.

Study Abroad

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Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.

Financial Well-being

What Your Journey Could Look Like

First Year

First-year students take core classes which will provide a solid foundation for further study.

Get involved in student government, or after your first semester, explore fraternity and sorority life.

Sophomore & Junior Years

Become eligible to apply to the College of Education.

You'll get more classroom experience with a 60 hour practicum in your junior year.

Sophomores and juniors typically take introductory education courses before determining which content areas to focus on. Once a content area or areas are chosen, you will focus more heavily on courses in those disciplines.

Senior Year

Seniors take specialized secondary education courses.

UNG's student teaching experience is one of the most immersive in the state and students will spend over 800 hours getting real classroom experience before they graduate.

Where Can the Middle Grades Education Major Lead You?

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