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Middle Level Education

Bachelor of Science

When you think back to your time in middle school, was there a teacher or coach that believed in you and helped you get through those difficult years? Would you like to be the one that makes a difference in the life of a teenager? The Middle Level Education program trains pre-service teachers to work in teams and connect with young adolescents during this crucial developmental stage. Beginning in the freshman year, our middle level education teacher candidates participate in field experiences in public school settings. We believe in hands-on engaging instruction that models best practices of research related to the concepts and characteristics of successful middle schools.

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Labor Market Snapshot - Middle Level Education

Area: US

Employed (est.)
633,700
Median Salary
$65,297
Job Postings (live)
40,500
Past Growth
(2018–2025)
7.2%
Projected Growth
(2024–2034)
-2.0%

Related Occupations

  • Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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Potential Employers

Some of the graduates of this program have gone on to work for:

  • Appalachian State University
  • Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, LLC
  • Charlotte Country Day School
  • Charter Institute at Erskine
  • Columbus State University
  • First Palmetto Bank
  • Florence 1 Schools
  • Greenville County Schools
  • Instructure
  • Mary Baldwin University
  • Pender County Schools
  • South Carolina Department of Education
  • Union County Public Schools
  • University of Washington
  • Vanguard
  • Western Governors University
  • Woodland High School
  • Woodruff Middle School

Career Paths

Graduates of this program have gone on to become:

  • Associate Professor
  • Cheerleading Coach
  • Client Representative
  • Computer System Analyst
  • Course Instructor
  • Educator
  • English Language Art Teacher
  • Evaluator
  • Executive Director of Professional Learning and School Choice
  • GT Specialist & Instructional Coach
  • Hazing Prevention and Response Specialist
  • Head Men's Basketball Coach
  • High School Math Teacher
  • Instructional Designer
  • Instructional Technology Coach
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Mathematics Teacher
  • Middle School Principal
  • Teacher

Top Industries

Many of the graduates of this program find themselves working in:

 

  1. Education Management
  2. Higher Education
  3. Primary and Secondary Education
  4. Airlines/Aviation
  5. Education Administration Programs
  6. Banking
  7. Law Practice
  8. E-Learning Providers
  9. Medical Practice
  10. Financial Services

Curriculum and Learning Opportunities

The curriculum of the degree prepares the middle level educator to teach in one content area. Each student will select a content concentration from the following options: English/Language Arts, mathematics, science, or social studies.

    Due to the complexity of this degree, its content areas, general education requirements, and lack of electives, students are urged to always receive prior approval from their advisers before enrolling in any course.

    English Curriculum

    Mathematics Curriculum

    Science Curriculum

    Social Studies Curriculum

Why Winthrop?

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Real World Experience

Gain real experience in the classroom student teaching under the guidance of an experienced middle level teacher in the Rock Hill area.

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Nationally Accredited

We have a long history of meeting rigorous professional standards and pride ourselves in preparing highly effective educators ready to meet the diversity and demands characterized by 21st century classrooms.

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Exceptional Faculty

Learn from faculty who are committed to research and scholarly endeavors that both inform the profession and enhance public education in our society.


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Beyond Graduation

Graduates will enjoy great success as teachers and professionals in the field of Middle Level Education. These grade levels routinely experience teacher shortages, resulting in numerous career opportunities for prospective teachers. Recent mandates from the state of South Carolina have made it imperative that all those teaching in middle schools be middle level certified, which has increased the demand for appropriately prepared teachers.