Middle Grades Education, B.A.

Program Overview

UNC Charlotte’s B.A. in Middle Grades Education program will train and license you to educate children from Grades 6 to 9 and enable you to make a significant impact on their lives. In the process of earning this degree, you will learn how to plan and teach an integrated middle-grade curriculum; to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents; strategies for working with all groups of students; to evaluate students’ academic progress; to incorporate technology and current events into your lesson plans; and methods for evaluating your own teaching effectiveness.

Middle School teachers play an important role in the development of students during formative years. Our interdisciplinary program will teach you classroom management strategies, methods of engaging and motivating learners, effective strategies for supporting multilingual learners, and many other approaches to meeting differing learning needs.

Course requirements vary with a student’s academic concentration. In some concentrations, courses may count for both Gen Ed and the requirements of the concentration. Students should plan on taking specific courses that meet general education requirements and also satisfy courses in the major.

Cato College of Education

Program Contact

Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure

teal@charlotte.edu

704-687-8725

Still trying to decide?

Want to learn more about UNC Charlotte? Fill out the form for information on the university, application process, events, and more. For specific program questions, contact the program representative listed above.

Ready to apply?

Start your application today and discover the opportunities that await you at UNC Charlotte.

Apply Now

Education Honors Program

Are you passionate about education, research, leadership, and serving your community? Are you looking for a meaningful enrichment experience that will prepare you for your future education career and graduate school? Education majors and minors are invited to apply for the Education Honors Program after completing their introductory education coursework. Education Honors students receive individualized support and mentorship to further develop their interest in education and apply their research skills to create and defend a capstone project.

Explore Honors College

Middle Grades Education, B.A. at a Glance

Successful completion of the program qualifies graduates for the North Carolina Initial Professional License (IPL) in one of the following four content areas in grades 6-9: English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. Graduates of the program are prepared to meet the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and the ten Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards. Graduates complete specific coursework and clinical experiences in a variety of settings to learn research-based practices that reflect an understanding of adolescent development and the science of learning.

Delivery

On-Campus

Credit Hours

120 Credit Hours

Duration

Full Time: 2.5-3y; Part Time: 4-4.5y

Middle Grades Education in Action

Hear from current students and alumni how their Charlotte education prepared them for the unique challenges and circumstances of a middle grades classroom.

Register for an In-Person Campus Visit

Experience the heart of UNC Charlotte with our in-person campus visits. Register for a First-Year Student Info Session and Tour offered daily — an unmissable opportunity to live the Niner life.

Schedule A Tour