Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education - Math/Science

Program Description

A major in middle grades education leads to certification in grades four through eight by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Career Opportunities include teacher in middle grades (4-8); master teacher, supervising teacher in middle grades programs; curriculum developer; consultant or resource person; and materials developer for a publisher. In addition to all the course requirements, students must pass the Teaching Field Content Exams for academic content area (GACE) prior to placement with a school system to student teach. Education majors must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all ED/SE courses and courses in his/her major areas of concentration.