Education, B.A. - Middle School English/Language Arts (Grades 5-9)

Maryville's Middle Level Education program in EnglishLanguage Arts prepares future teachers to inspire students in grades 5–9 during one of the most important stages of their academic development. You'll combine professional education coursework with a double major in English while gaining extensive classroom experience that prepares you to become a confident, effective educator. What sets the program apart Prepare to teach EnglishLanguage Arts in grades 5–9 Earn a double major in English alongside your education coursework Complete practicum experiences beginning your sophomore year Gain classroom experience through partnerships with area school districts

A high school diploma with a minimum of 22 units of credit including four units of English, three units of mathematics, three units of science, three units of social sciences (social studies), and three additional units in any of the above areas or in a foreign language. A high school grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants who do not meet the criteria listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to submit a personal statement before an admission decision is made.