Middle Grades Education (4-9) Bachelor’s Degree
Shape the Future: Impact Lives Every Day
You have the opportunity to change the world, one student at a time. Here at Ashland University, we believe in empowering individuals to make a difference. Our Middle Grades Education degree combines top-tier instruction and practical experience to equip you with an in-depth understanding of teaching grades 4-9. With small class sizes, individual attention and numerous experiential opportunities from day one on, you’ll quickly feel part of our community. If you’re ready to inspire curiosity, support the growth of young learners and help students reach their full potential, this program is for you.
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Make a Lifelong Impact
Teach, Nurture, Inspire: Shape Young Minds
Our B.S.Ed. in Middle Grades Education is not just about teaching – it’s about nurturing young minds and inspiring them to explore their full potential. As a middle-grades teacher, you can help students navigate life’s challenges, become more independent and inspire them to love learning. Our program prepares you for licensure in two of four content areas: Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science.
Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio.
Program Benefits
Personalized Learning
Our small class sizes ensure that each student receives individual attention, fostering a personalized learning environment.
Practical Experience
Experience real-world teaching scenarios from the beginning, ensuring confidence and competence.
Specialized Instruction
Receive top-tier instruction from experienced educators, preparing you for a fulfilling career in education.
Build Your Network
Become part of our supportive community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie as you create the connections you’ll carry forward for life.
Program Benefits
What To Expect
A Transformational Journey in Education
Embrace a transformational journey as you embark on our Middle Grades Education Program. Prepare to delve into practical teaching scenarios, enjoy close-knit learning communities and receive personalized instruction from experienced educators. The program is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact on the lives of students undergoing significant changes in their young lives.
About Ashland University
Founded in 1878, Ashland University continues to have a rich tradition as a private, comprehensive institution preparing students for exciting, impactful professions and careers. Your success is our goal, not just while you are a student but for the rest of your life as a member of the Eagle family.
We place a great emphasis on the importance of each member of our community. The phrase “Accent on the Individual ” has been our motto for many years and characterizes well the nature and content of both the online and campus environment.
We promise to teach you how to think, not what to think. We promise to work with you to create an individualized plan for your future, and we promise you an affordable education. We promise you will be guided by mentors invested in you as an individual. They will, within a diverse community of respect, design personalized transformative experiences to develop you as a person who works, serves and leads with integrity. And we promise you a lifelong commitment as we continue to help you discern your life calling and make a positive impact on your family, community and the world at large.