Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Teacher Education

The Middle Level Teacher Education program at Illinois State will prepare you with a unique expertise in teaching young adolescents with a primary focus on grades 5-8 and a type 03 certification in grades K-9. The K-9 teaching certificate allows you to teach all subject areas. As an Illinois State Middle Level Program student, you are required to choose two subject areas in which to focus your studies. These concentration areas are supplemented with additional courses from the disciplines related to the concentration areas. Middle Level Teacher Education is a vibrant, innovative program that prepares the majority of highly trained candidates for Illinois middle level schools. New candidates become part of the 50-year history of middle level education at Illinois State University. Illinois State is one of only two institutions in the state of Illinois with a middle level teacher education degree program. Why Study Middle Level Teacher Education? Middle School Teachers facilitate the transition from childhood to young adulthood. They help students delve more deeply into subjects in the elementary school and learn more about themselves and the world. These teachers instruct students in specific subjects, such as Language Arts, Math, History, or Biology. Related Skills Enjoy working with middle school children Be creative and encourage children to be innovative Strong written and oral communication skills Sensitive to the needs of other people Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to work individually and in a team setting