BS in Middle Level Education (4-8)

Bachelor's Description:

Students seeking a middle level certification to teach in any 4-8 grade will choose from concentrations that include: 1) English/Reading, 2) Social Studies, 3) Mathematics, and 4) Science. The concentration that the student chooses entitles the graduating student to teach that subject in any of the 4 through 8 grades and in the other non-concentration (focus) areas, grades 4 through 6. Students may choose between nine different tracking options including dual concentrations with either Mathematics or Science as the other concentration.

Eastern University & the Loeb School of Education, are committed to the task of equipping its graduates to comprehend and apply the knowledge, concepts, and skills essential for successful middle level instruction, grades 4-8. The B.S. in Middle Level Education program is designed to promote the delivery of a high quality teacher preparation program which is aligned to the state academic standards. The intent is to produce new teachers who will understand and successfully apply learning principles in the classroom. The needs and interests of middle level students and their schools are at the center of the program.

Why at Eastern?

• International Exchange Program in Auckland, New Zealand and Vancouver, British Columbia
• Craymer Curriculum Lab – includes children’s publications, educational manipulatives, teaching curriculum, etc
• Integration of Christian faith and education major
• Excellent student teaching opportunities in a wide variety of settings including urban, suburban, and rural
• Student organizations – The Council for Exceptional Children, Kappa Delta Pi (honor society), Pennsylvania Student Education Association
• Faculty with extraordinary academic and professional backgrounds
• Emphasis on individualized counseling for all Education students
• Strong student teaching and job placement assistance

Featured Faculty Member:

Dr. Douglas Mountz

Dr. Douglas Mountz has been on the faculty of the Loeb School of Education since January, 2005, where he has served as a student teacher supervisor and has taught undergraduate and graduate students in various education courses. He received his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University in 2006 and his M.Ed. in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University in 2000. Previous to his coming to Eastern University, he taught a variety of science courses to secondary students ranging from seventh grade through 12th grade over a 34 year career. During this time he achieved Level II certification in the areas of Comprehensive Science and Earth and Space Science. Presently, Dr. Mountz teaches a science methodology course which promotes inquiry methods of instruction that engage his students in science investigations that require their active participation. He also teaches a secondary education seminar course that serves to prepare students who soon will be entering their student teaching experience.  Read more about Dr. Douglas Mountz.

Academic Planning Guides:

English/Reading*
Option One - English/Reading
Option Two A – Dual Concentration in English/Reading and Mathematics
Option Two B – Dual Concentration in English/Reading and Science

Social Studies*
Option One – Social Studies
Option Two A – Dual Concentration in Social Studies and Mathematics
Option Two B – Dual Concentration in Social Studies and Science

Mathematics
Option One – Mathematics
Option Two – Dual Concentration in Both Mathematics and Science
Option Two A – Dual Concentration in English/Reading and Mathematics (see link above)
Option Two A – Dual Concentration in Social Studies and Mathematics (see link above)

Science
Option One – Science
Option Two – Dual Concentration in Both Mathematics and Science (see link above)
Option Two B – Dual Concentration in English/Reading and Science (see link above)
Option Two B – Dual Concentration in Social Studies and Science (see link above)

*A dual concentration between English/Reading and Social Studies does not exist in this program.