Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education
Point’s Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education degree develops and trains middle grades educators equipped to teach 4th through 8th grade who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, professional dispositions, and Christian attitudes associated with being an effective teacher. Students select two areas of concentration/specialization from the following: Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science. The program includes three semesters of teacher education courses with field experiences and one semester of student teaching experience in a local public middle school. The degree in Middle Grades Education includes the courses and field experiences necessary for the successful student to teach children in grades four through eight.
Program Highlights
- Plan and implement an effective classroom management system.
- Use reflection, inquiry and critical analysis to improve teaching practices and professional behaviors.
- Use skills, attitudes, Christian behaviors and positive interpersonal relationships associated with being an effective teacher with all students.
Curriculum
The middle grades education comprehensive curriculum is designed to help you develop foundational knowledge in education. Listed below are some of the courses offered to students:
- Educational Foundations
- Culture and Education
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Teaching Practicum
Career Opportunities
Point’s degree in middle grades education will equip you with the knowledge and tools to launch successful careers in education through roles such as:
- Teacher
- Coach
- Curriculum Specialist
Faculty
| Name | Title | Department | |
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Layna Kemp | Assistant Professor of Education | College of Education |
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Dr. Lacey Southerland | Professor of Education | College of Education |
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Dr. James Donovan | Professor of Education | College of Education |
Why Point?
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FAITH BASED
Your faith will be strengthened with courses taught from a biblical worldview—from business to biblical studies, math to ministry.
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SUPPORTIVE
Point provides mentoring programs with faculty, alumni and local business professionals tailored to your personal and professional goals.
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SMALL CLASS SIZE
Our 18-to-1 student to professor ratio provides a small class size where you’re not just a student – you’re family.