Bachelor of Science in Education- Middle School

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Teaching middle school is a challenging but rewarding career. Missouri and many other states are experiencing a teacher shortage, particularly in rural areas, so there are plenty of jobs available At S&T, students seeking middle school certification earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in English, math, science or social studies. Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year. The program balances rigorous content knowledge with a commitment to building engaging learning experiences in small, interactive education courses.Missouri S&T's Teacher Education Department helped prepare me for the classroom by putting a focus on hands-on training and stem education. At S&T, I got to not only study secondary education but also my content area. I was able to get my B.S. in Physics as a part of the program, giving me so much more depth in the content I will be teaching. In my education classes, there were many opportunities for learning how to implement STEM activities in a classroom setting. We even got to work with the local schools to bring STEM lessons to middle school students. The South Central Regional Professional Development Center, located only minutes away from campus, gave my classmates and I plenty of opportunities to get training on a wide range of topics to help us with our future classrooms. S&T also gave me opportunities to work in a classroom – not just at the end of the program but also in the first two semesters. This allowed me to see a classroom early so I knew what I was getting into and that it was the ''right fit'' for me. The Teacher Education Department also offered many opportunities outside of classwork to get involved in the local schools through STEM activities, after-school programs, and special events.

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