Stevenson University's education programs are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
If you are interested in working with young adolescents during crucial developmental years, Stevenson's Middle School Education major (Grades 4-9) could be a perfect fit for you.
The Middle School Education program is designed to prepare you to effectively teach young adolescents. You will choose an Area of Concentration in either English Language Arts and Social Studies or Mathematics and Science. Candidates will spend three years completing field experiences in middle schools. Stevenson offers the first approved teacher preparation program in Maryland designed specifically for middle school education.
Our Middle School Education program is the state's first teacher preparation program designed specifically for middle school education. The program prepares students for a successful career and gives them the knowledge to meet the unique needs of students in the middle school age group.
Curious about internships and job placement after you graduate? Visit our Office of Career Services.
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Middle School Education. Candidates must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
FYS 102 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
or | ||
EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
ED 202F | Year 2 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 203F | Year 2 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 205 | Year 2 Seminar | 0 credits |
ED 266 | Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 270 | Curriculum Principles and Practices | 3 credits |
ED 271 | Principles of Assessment | 3 credits |
ED 272 | Principles of Special Education | 3 credits |
ED 302 | Year Three Seminar I | 0 credits |
ED 303 | Year Three Seminar II | 1 credit |
ED 305F | Year 3 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 306F | Year 3 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 362 | Methods of Teaching English Language Arts: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 363 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 367 | Reading in the Content Areas II: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 435 | Internship Seminar I | 1 credit |
ED 436 | Internship Seminar II | 3 credits |
ED 444 | Internship I: Middle School | 4 credits |
ED 445 | Internship II: Middle School | 12 credits |
ENG 282 | Literary Genres: Youth Literature | 3 credits |
Three ENG electives: One must be SEE certified: WI | ||
GEO elective | Geography elective | |
IS 302 | Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom | 3 credits |
PHIL 420 | Philosophy of Education | 3 credits |
POSCI elective | Political Science elective | |
PSY 108 | Human Growth and Development | 3 credits |
or | ||
PSY 206 | Child Development | 3 credits |
PSY 330 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
Take two SEE certified HIST courses and two additional HIST courses. ED 310 (Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is required for AAT transfer students.
FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
FYS 102 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
or | ||
BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits |
or | ||
CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
ED 202F | Year 2 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 203F | Year 2 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 205 | Year 2 Seminar | 0 credits |
ED 266 | Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 270 | Curriculum Principles and Practices | 3 credits |
ED 271 | Principles of Assessment | 3 credits |
ED 272 | Principles of Special Education | 3 credits |
ED 302 | Year Three Seminar I | 0 credits |
ED 303 | Year Three Seminar II | 1 credit |
ED 305F | Year 3 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 306F | Year 3 Field Placement | 0 credits |
ED 360 | Methods of Teaching Science: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 361 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School | 4 credits |
ED 367 | Reading in the Content Areas II: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 435 | Internship Seminar I | 1 credit |
ED 436 | Internship Seminar II | 3 credits |
ED 444 | Internship I: Middle School | 4 credits |
ED 445 | Internship II: Middle School | 12 credits |
ENG 282 | Literary Genres: Youth Literature | 3 credits |
IS 302 | Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom | 3 credits |
PHIL 420 | Philosophy of Education | 3 credits |
PSY 108 | Human Growth and Development | 3 credits |
or | ||
PSY 206 | Child Development | 3 credits |
PSY 330 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
Two science electives | Science electives (minimum 6 credits) | |
Four MATH electives - one must be SEE certified; MATH 137, MATH 205, and MATH 206 recommended | ||
One additional Math or Science elective |
ED 310 (Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is required for AAT transfer students.
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, suggested course sequences, and more.
A minor in middle school education: liberal arts and technology is not available.