BSEd in Middle Grades Education
LOYOLA'S MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION PROGRAM PREPARES YOU TO BECOME A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER WITH THE ONLY FIELD-BASED CURRICULUM IN THE COUNTRY
Gain experience in school settings right from the start of your freshman year, so that you'll have completed the equivalent of a year of full-time teaching by the time you graduate. Your degree includes the Middle Grades BSEd and a corresponding content area. Choose from English, Social Studies, or Science. No matter which option you choose, you'll be in-demand on the job market, with expertise in both teaching techniques for middle school students in your chosen content area.
Upon graduation from our program, you will be entitled to the IL Professional Educator License (PEL) in Middle Grades Education, as well as the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. All Middle Grades Education graduates are also entitled to the International Baccalaureate (IB) certificate, which lends richness to your preparation and opens the door to teaching opportunities in IB schools worldwide.
Our Commitment to You
Upon graduation with a BSEd in Middle Grades Education from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to become a middle school teacher.
Knowledge
You'll develop a deep understanding of both content and pedagogy to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to all students.
Skills
You'll have accrued the equivalent of one year of full-time teaching experience through all the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in Chicago's classrooms and community organizations, so you will be ready to be at the head of your own classroom. With the foundational knowledge from your Loyola education, you will utilize theories, data, and research practices when making decisions in your classroom and for your students and when assessing the effectiveness of teaching on learning.
Professional Values
As a Loyola-trained educator, you'll emphasize the importance of each of your students as an individual. You'll have high expectations for your students and values the experiences of diverse students. And you'll have the tools and training to address societal issues like inequitable resources and institutional barriers to success for all.
Program Faculty
Our dedicated Teaching and Learning Faculty are experts in their fields who will support students throughout each stage of the program.
Admission Requirements
Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.
Contact
For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.
Admission Requirements
Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.
Contact
For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.