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Stevenson University’s education programs are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
A teacher is a student’s strongest pillar. At Stevenson, learn the foundations of effective planning, classroom management, and assessment of student learning. With concentrations in English Language Arts and Social Studies or Mathematics and Science, you will spend three years in a classroom environment gaining on-site field experience in middle schools. Additionally, Stevenson offers the first approved teacher preparation program in Maryland designed specifically for middle school education.
Want to go the extra mile? Our Bachelor’s to Master’s Option allows you to graduate with a master’s in as little as five years.
Graduates of the Middle School Education program will:
- Apply knowledge of discipline content and content-related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners.
- Use knowledge of diverse students to design instruction and create a culturally responsive, equitable environment to support achievement for all learners.
- Design and implement instruction that engages students, encourages student participation, promotes higher-level thinking, and supports instructional outcomes.
- Design and implement assessment that monitors student learning, provides purposeful feedback on progress, and furnishes evidence to inform instruction.
- Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional learning community, seek professional development opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, and exhibit integrity and professionalism.
Stevenson Middle School Education
Career Connections
Student Teaching Placements
- Garrison Forest School
- Jemicy School
- Jewish Community Center for Greater Baltimore
- The Odyssey School
- Baltimore County Public Schools
Top Employers
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Carrol County Public Schools
- Harford County Public Schools
- Howard County Public Schools
Graduate Opportunities
- Johns Hopkins University
- La Salle University
- Loyola University aryland
- McDaniel College
- Towson University
Career Pathways
- Childcare Worker
- Education Administrator
- Health Educator
- Social and Human Service Assistant
- Teacher
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
A B.S. to M.S. Option is available for qualified students who are interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The program is designed to blend seamlessly, providing students with a more powerful education in a shorter period of time.
Study Middle School Education at Stevenson
Courses and Concentrations
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Middle School Education. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.
Course Preview
English Language Arts and Social Studies Concentration
EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
ED 266 | Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 362 | Methods of Teaching English Language Arts: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 363 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Middle School | 3 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 |
Mathematics and Science Concentration
BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
ED 360 | Methods of Teaching Science: Middle School | 3 credits |
ED 361 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School | 4 credits |
PSY 108 | Human Growth and Development | 3 credits |
PSY 206 | Child Development | 3 credits |
PSY 330 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Middle School Education program.
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.
Mathematics and Science Area of Concentration
Major Requirements:
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.
Minors and Other Options
Minor in Middle School Education
A minor in middle school education: liberal arts and technology is not available.
Add a Professional Minor
Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals.
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
BS/MS options are available for students majoring in Middle School Education who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a Stevenson University Master’s Degree in one of the following:
Education News
Education students attended the 7th annual Stevenson Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, April 7, to meet their scholarship donors. Pictured left to right: Kerlyn Campos, Erica Goodwin, Ashlee Payton, Kristina Ramnath, Val Quinta.
Early Childhood Education major, Makala Thompson ’25, was inducted into Stevenson University’s Omicron Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma on April 7. Chi Alpha Sigma is the only national honor society that recognizes student athl.
The Psi Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international education honor society, inducted five new members and two honorary members on March 6, 2024.The ceremony began with a welcome by faculty counselor, Mrs.
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