Bringing enthusiasm and energy to grades 4-9.
This program prepares you to teach the fundamentals to middle grade students during a time of transition and growth in their lives.
Choose from English, math, science and social studies content areas in our joint curriculum between the Colleges of Education and Arts & Sciences.
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What You’ll Love About the Middle Grades Education Program:
- We tailor our high-energy program to your enthusiasm for making a difference in the lives of middle grade students.
- You’ll work on the forefront of development since students in grades 4-9 are making the important transition from children to young adults.
- Our faculty on campus and teachers in the field give you the time and attention you need as you make your own switch from student to professional.
- You’ll hone your collaboration skills, which are so important for those working with this age group.
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Reach Your Career Goals
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Middle Grades majors bring their passion for teaching in two content areas. You will have the chance to concentrate in any two of the following areas as a 4-9 major:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
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Professors With a Passion for Teaching
Team teaching remains a hallmark of your middle grades studies because collaboration in education is never more important than these critical years in a child’s education, where so many students are won or lost. Every day in class, you’ll see the power of teamwork in action.
Renowned content and teaching methods faculty deliver the right combination of subject-specific passion and teaching strategies so that you’re equally strong on both fronts.
Many colleges hire just one middle-grades expert. At Ashland University, we have six. This depth of talent makes us proud and delivers much more value for your college dollar. Our faculty team has won:
- Ohio Middle Level Educator of the Year Awards
- Ashland University Outstanding Faculty Member Awards
- Ashland University Academic Mentoring Awards
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Gain Real World Experience
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Being the bridge between young children and young adults is so important. Through field experiences in real classrooms, you’ll see how it’s done and get the chance to practice:
- Adapting your strategies for various students
- Collaborating with others inside schools
- Communicating with maturing students and their families
- Juggling the demands of real-time scholarship and student needs
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Interesting Classes You May Take
- Psychology of Adolescence — Examine how the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of adolescents influences their interaction with peers, family and schools.
- Middle Grades Philosophy, Organization and Climate — Study the role of teacher as counselor, teammate and instructor.
- Middle Grades General Methods and Assessments — Learn to develop and measure lesson plans.
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Organizations for Middle Grades Education Majors
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