Middle Grades Education
What Can I Do In My Major?
Background
Young adolescents are a unique age group, in the midst of developing their adult identities. Appalachian State University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Grades Education prepares students to teach in sixth through ninth grades and be an advocate for this developmental age group.
The degree leads to a North Carolina teaching license. Because middle school teachers often teach in interdisciplinary teams, Appalachian’s program prepares students to work alongside others when planning instruction, developing curriculum, and working with students and their families.d service-learning opportunities – before you even start your student teaching.
Concentrations:
Language Arts and Mathematics
Language Arts and Science
Language Arts and Social Studies
Mathematics and Science
Science and Social Studies
Related Careers
Middle School Teacher, Public/Private
Middle School Teacher, Montessori, Charter
Educational Resource Coordinator*
Media Center Specialist*
Teacher, Adventure/Outdoor Education
Camp Director
Curriculum Specialist*
Grant Writer*
Education Coordinator, Religious Institution*
Recreation Director
School Counselor*
School Psychologist*
Youth Worker/Administrator, Nonprofit Organization
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Relevant Skills
Ability to teach / train
Communicating with parents or guardians
Creativity
Decision making
Explaining ideas clearly
Flexibility
Lesson planning
Motivating
Organization/Planning
Patience
Summarizing ideas
Team player
Writing and presenting
Employers of AppState Grads
Alexander County Schools
American Renaissance School
Avery County Schools
Boys And Girls Club Of San Francisco
Buncombe Schools
Caldwell County Schools
Catawba County Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Craven County Schools
Durham Public Schools
Gaston County Schools
Iredell Statesville Schools
Lee County Schools
Oldham County Schools
Union County Public Schools
Wake County Public School System
Winston Salem Forsyth County School
Yadkin County Schools
*Various regional and national k-12 schools
Preparing for Your Career
•Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
•Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
•Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Middle Grades Education degree is right for me?
•Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
•Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
•Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
•Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org