Middle Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts
Introduction
Instill a love of learning.
The middle school years are a pivotal time of change and growth. As a teacher in grades 4-9, you will teach, inspire, and guide students as they make the transition from adolescent to young adult.
Rooted in values of justice and advocacy, the Middle Childhood Education major at John Carroll University will empower you to lead classrooms with compassion and sensitivity.
As you prepare for middle school teacher licensure in Ohio, you’ll develop content area specialization and gain plenty of real-world experience in Cleveland classrooms.
Learn By Doing
Spend your final year immersed in a school setting. First, you’ll observe classrooms through a practicum. In the spring, you’ll complete your student-teaching.
Prepare for Licensure
Our program meets the standards for Ohio teacher licensure. All JCU education majors are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Teacher Preparation.
Get Involved on Campus
Make connections and participate in professional development as a member of Pi Lambda Theta, an international education honor society. You can also join the National Education Association.
Academics
Program Overview & Outcomes
As a future middle school teacher, you have the opportunity to specialize in a content area. Maybe you want to inspire a love of literature? Or perhaps you want to challenge students to solve problems by teaching math or science?In addition to your core education courses, you’ll take classes in two content areas, including:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
You'll develop knowledge about teaching, learning, assessment and the profession through professional and pedagogical studies and disciplinary content courses. The program culminates in the professional year with student teaching experiences. Many of the University Core courses may fulfill program licensure requirements.
Related Programs
Still exploring your options? JCU offers education programs across grade levels and disciplines.
Pathways
Your Path Forward Starts Here
Plan your future from day one. Finish faster with accelerated degrees or secure your spot with early assurance partnerships.
4 years
Bachelor of Arts
Prepare for a fulfilling career in middle childhood education at John Carroll University, with hands-on learning, professional development, and licensure support.
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Your MBA, Accelerated
Future in Focus
Nine graduate credits count toward both degrees—building executive-level skills while completing your bachelor's. You pay your undergraduate tuition rate with financial aid applied. An MBA for the cost of a few extra courses.
Onward
JCU's Distinct Promise
Pathways are just the beginning.
Onward makes them happen.
From your first semester forward, Onward connects your goals with the people, experiences, and support that help you build momentum with purpose.
Careers
Where Our Alumni Go
Our education alumni teach in public and private schools in Ohio and around the country. Many advance into school and district leadership, and others use their teaching and curriculum development experience to serve community organizations.
