Middle School Teacher Education - Champlain College

Middle School Teacher Education from Champlain College is a Campus Bachelor Junior High Intermediate Middle School Education and Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Making a difference in someone's life is a truly special opportunity. Perhaps one person's influence has sparked your desire to become a teacher? Many consider education to emulate that special teacher who turned them on to learning. At Champlain, we want to build those special teachers of tomorrow?creative, empathetic, passionate and well prepared leaders who will make a difference in their students' lives. Students interested in certification for middle school English teaching will focus on literature, writing and drama courses. Those pursuing certification for middle school social studies will take history and contemporary world issues courses. Middle level licensure requires two (18 credit minimum) minors. In Champlain's Middle School Teacher Education program, you will dual minor in English and history. This degree prepares you for a license to teach in two discipline areas at the middle level (grades 5-9). Program Highlights Hands-on learning -- Participate in student teaching during seven of your eight semesters. In fact, you'll be out working with students your very first semester. Learn from experts in the field -- Champlain's professors are master teachers with decades of experience working with middle school students. Dual certification -- Preparation for dual certification in language arts and social studies, will make you extra-desirable, and extra-flexible, when filling teaching positions. Strong integration of technology -- Learn using state-of-the-art technology resources, including multimedia technology to create an electronic portfolio to showcase your collegiate work for principals and school board members. Technology is increasingly used in today's classroom and Champlain's reputation as a leader in technology education means that you will have the skills you need to be at the front of this trend. Become licensed to teach -- Graduates are eligible for Vermont Teaching Licensure, which is recognized in most states, including all of New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. All courses are aligned with state and national standards for teacher education. View more details on Champlain College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Junior High Intermediate Middle School Education and Teaching courses.