Middle Childhood Education

Prepare to teach grades 4–9 with confidence through our Middle Childhood Education program, building expertise in two core subject areas while working toward licensure in high-need disciplines.

The Teaching major with a Concentration in Middle Childhood Education is offered to students who hold bachelor's degree and are interested in teaching grades 4-9. Students are eligible for a middle childhood education license when they successfully complete the program.

All candidates for MCE licensure must have specialization in 2 subject content areas, as chosen from:

Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

Program Type:

Graduate

Program Format:

On Campus

School & Department:

School of Education

Leadership:

Dr. Michael Bindis
Associate Professor of Education

michael.bindis@msj.edu

In Ohio for Overall Academic Program Excellence
from NCTQ

A+

In Reading Excellence
from NCTQ

106 Years

The School of Education has been preparing teachers since 1920

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Middle Childhood Education at a Glance

50
Credit Hours

$700
Per Credit Hour

On Campus
Learning Format

CAEP
Accredited

Middle Childhood Education at the Mount

About the Program

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For additional information, please contact Graduate Admission (GraduateAdmission@msj.edu).

Alumni Spotlight

Being a part of the education program at the Mount put me in a position to excel not just at teaching, but guiding students through education. The Mount's program was designed to create educators passionate about teaching and constantly looking for ways to continue improving in the classroom. Small class sizes helped to create a learning environment built around opportunities to explore concepts and theories at the forefront of the contemporary classroom. Throughout my time at the Mount, I felt supported by professors with years of experience in classrooms similar to those in which I would be teaching, creating a clearer picture of how the content of the courses I was taking could be practically applied when I began to teach.

Christopher Kline, ‘16

Career Potential

Students who complete licensure in MCE receive a Resident Educator License which is good for four years. With the license, a graduate can become a teacher in any public or private school in the state of Ohio which includes grades from 4-9. Many teachers with MCE licensure sponsor extracurricular activities, including clubs, service organizations as well as coach interscholastic sports.

Over time, MCE teachers can take positions of leadership within a school, such as:

Lead teacher
Department chair
Curriculum coordinator
Educational administrator

The program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Pre-professional teachers who complete the middle childhood course work and field work are uniquely qualified to teach at the middle school level.

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Launch Experience

The MSJ School of Education, a national leader in reading science, is dedicated to preparing passionate, effective educators who are ready to make a difference. With a strong foundation in both theory and hands-on classroom experience, students develop the skills, confidence, and compassion needed to inspire future generations. You can focus on early childhood, middle childhood, secondary, or special education-and be supported with hands-on experience, small class sizes, and faculty who are invested in your success. Here, you won't just learn how to teach, you'll learn how to lead, connect, and create lasting impact in the lives of students.

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