Middle Level Education

Help bridge the gap with a Middle Level Education degree at USCA

Middle school is a critical time of growth and development for students as they prepare for high school. You can make meaningful contributions to middle school students in grades 5–8 with a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education from the University of South Carolina Aiken.

You’ll benefit from a broad-based curriculum and will choose one or two subject areas for your specialization from 10 different concentration options.

As a middle level education major, you’ll learn from one of the best: USCA is recognized as a top school by Colleges of Distinction, and our middle level education degree meets standards established by the Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE) and the South Carolina Department of Education.

Program Highlights

At USCA, we prepare you for successful classroom teaching with the knowledge and experience to lead in middle level education and bring your enthusiasm to students at a pivotal time in their school careers.
At USCA, you will thrive with:

• In-class and in-the-field training. As a USCA middle level education major, you’ll learn how to teach in your selected subject area(s). On campus, you’ll put that into practice in exceptional facilities, including the Alumni Learning Center, the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, and The Children’s Center for child development. Plus, all our education majors benefit from 750+ hours of classroom experience, through study abroad or internships with local schools, including teaching in a Department of Defense Education Activity school.
• Faculty expertise and mentorship throughout your studies. All our middle level education degree faculty are experienced K–12 teachers with advanced degrees. You’ll enjoy personal career advising and mentoring, which has made our graduates sought-after teachers at partner school districts.
• Small classes and personalized experiences. As a middle level education major, you’ll receive the attention you need to thrive, thanks to small class sizes and dedicated faculty.
• A bachelor’s degree that is accessible and affordable. Get your middle level education degree for less. USCA’s program has the lowest tuition of any four-year school in the USC system.

Course Highlights

Your middle level education degree includes a full liberal arts curriculum, specialized courses in education for this age group, and subject area courses for your concentration(s). These include:

• The Middle School Curriculum and Organization
• Classroom Management and Assessment in the Middle and High School
• Introduction to Adolescent Growth and Development
• Resources for Teaching
• Teaching Diverse Populations in the Middle and High School

Choose one or two subject areas from our 10 concentrations for your middle level education degree:

• English
• English and Social Studies
• Mathematics
• Mathematics and English
• Mathematics and Science
• Mathematics and Social Studies
• Science
• Science and English
• Science and Social Studies
• Social Studies