2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jan 21, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Middle School Education, B.A.E

Location(s): Main Campus


Major Requirements


Major Requirements: Please see the School of Education for more details on degree requirements.

General Education Courses Recommended for Timely Completion


Emphasis Area: 21-26 Credit Hours


Middle School Education (5-9) is designed for students wishing to be certified to teach in grades 5-9. In addition to the General Education and required Professional Education courses, students pursuing this option must also complete a specialization in Mathematics, Science, English/Communications, Social and Behavioral Studies, or Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders. In fulfillment of the state curriculum guidelines, a list of the courses that will be offered to satisfy the specialization for middle school teachers is listed under Middle School (5-9) Education Emphasis Requirements.

Major Requirements: 69-75 credit hours for one specialization or 93-101 credit hours for two specializations, depending upon specialization.

Students who complete a minor in Spanish or World Languages automatically receive the B.A. degree