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Middle Level Education with Licensure

Prepare to teach students in grades 5 through 8 while building expertise in two subjects you care about. EIU’s Middle Level Education program combines focused coursework, extensive classroom experience and individual faculty support on the path to Illinois teacher licensure.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science in Education
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
136 Total, 100 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Teachers
Middle Level Education with Licensure students at EIU

Why Study Middle Level Education with Licensure at EIU?

  • Prepare specifically for the academic, social and emotional needs of students in grades 5 through 8
  • Build meaningful expertise in two teaching areas selected from language arts, mathematics, science and social sciences
  • Connect teaching methods with classroom experience throughout the professional program
  • Learn through three semesters of integrated coursework and field experience before student teaching
  • Complete a nationally accredited and state-approved educator preparation program
"I chose to pursue my teaching degree at EIU because of the institution's esteemed reputation in the field of education. Several members of my family including my parents are proud EIU alumni, and their positive experiences have inspired my confidence in the university's commitment to fostering exceptional educators. Beyond the academic strengths, I am excited about being part of the close-knit community at EIU."
Andrew Pearson
Middle Level Education | Class of 2028
Andrew Pearson, Middle Level Education at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Participate in classroom and field experiences throughout the professional education sequence
  • Complete a practicum focused specifically on middle school curriculum and instruction
  • Practice assessing student learning in an authentic educational setting
  • Work with culturally diverse learners and students with disabilities during a dedicated practicum
  • Complete a supervised student-teaching experience in a school setting
Hands-On Experience, Middle Level Education with Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Middle Level Education prepares you to teach students in grades 5 through 8, who are developing rapidly as learners and as people. It is a fit if you enjoy working with young adolescents, are patient and want to help them grow academically, socially and emotionally. You complete a professional education core and select two endorsement areas from language arts and literacy, mathematics, general science and social sciences.

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$43,190
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Julie Viertel
Senior Academic Advisor (TLF)
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2170 Buzzard Hall
217-581-7893
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Professor, Assistant Chair (TLF)
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2174 Buzzard Hall
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Head of Panther Pride
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