Language Arts – Middle School (BS)

• Foundations of Education
• Educational Psychology
• Exceptional Learners
• Middle School Philosophy & Organization
• Teaching in Middle/Secondary Schools
• Instructional Techniques for English Language Learners
• Instructional Strategies for English
• Teaching Writing
• American Literature

Middle School Language Arts majors will be able to:

• Compose a comprehensive biblical philosophy of education.
• Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge aligned with their certification area.
• Create lesson plans and unit plans that encourage their students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.
• Participate in a variety of field experiences that promote the development and acquisition of pedagogical skills.
• Articulate how various philosophies of individual and group motivation and behavior can be applied to create learning environments that encourage active engagement in learning, positive social interaction, and constructive self-management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate their students’ academic progress.
• Complete all the appropriate requirements and assessments throughout the degree program.

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*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

A Middle School Language Arts degree prepares Education majors for teaching young adolescents in grades 5 – 9, among other career options in educational settings.

Here are a few potential career paths:

• Middle School Teacher
• Secondary School Teacher
• Homeschool Educator
• Academic Tutor
• Individualized Learning Specialist
• Hospital-based Educator
• Parent Educator/Trainer
• Curriculum Developer
• Middle School Administrator
• Librarian