Middle Grades Education Program Features
At Kentucky Wesleyan, the Middle Grades Education program blends subject knowledge with practical teaching experience. Students choose one or more concentration areas—English, mathematics, science, or social studies—while completing core education courses in instructional methods, assessment, and educational psychology. Faculty mentors provide individualized support, ensuring graduates are confident and well-prepared for licensure. Engaged learning includes field placements in local schools beginning early in the program, service-learning projects, and a semester of full-time student teaching. Small class sizes foster collaboration, discussion, and professional growth. By graduation, you’ll have the subject expertise, practical experience, and professional portfolio needed to begin your teaching career with confidence.
Middle Grades Education Program Requirements
The Middle Grades Education major requires approximately 65–70 credit hours, combining education coursework with content-area concentrations. Core classes include Foundations of Education, Educational Psychology, Instructional Methods, and Classroom Management. Students also complete literacy instruction and assessment courses tailored to middle-grade learners. Content concentrations require advanced coursework in English, math, science, or social studies, ensuring deep subject mastery. Field experiences begin in the sophomore year, allowing students to observe and participate in classrooms before student teaching. A semester-long student teaching placement serves as the capstone, providing hands-on experience in planning, instruction, and assessment. Graduates meet Kentucky certification standards and are prepared for careers in middle-level education.