Middle Level Education, BA

The BA in Middle Level Education was developed through a collaborative partnership of classroom teachers, education experts, and Clayton State University faculty. The Clayton State University teacher education programs are maintained in partnership with seven county school systems in the University’s primary service area:

1. Atlanta Public Schools
2. Clayton
3. DeKalb
4. Fayette
5. Fulton
6. Henry
7. Rockdale
8. Griffin-Spalding

All on-site education field experiences will be provided by these systems. The Teacher Education Advisory Council serves as an external advisory group for teacher education programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Diagnoses Learning Needs: The graduate uses a variety of assessment techniques and utilizes appropriate technologies to gather information about students and integrates this information to determine learners' strengths and areas to be developed.
2. Plans for Student Learning: The graduate integrates knowledge of discipline content, of the nature of the learners, of learning theories, of instructional strategies and of state /local curriculum guides to plan instruction.
3. Facilitates Student Learning: The graduate implements instructional plans with flexibility and is guided by knowledge of discipline content, of the nature of the learners, of the learning theories and of instructional strategies.
4. Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge: The graduate has general knowledge across a broad spectrum of liberal arts and sciences and possesses discipline specific knowledge at a level appropriate for the chosen teaching field.
5. Fosters Student Well-being to Support Learning: The graduate interacts with students, school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to foster student well-being and learning.
6. Assumes the Role of Professional Teacher: The graduate acts in accordance with structure, standards and responsibilities of the profession and recognizes the role of the school in supporting a democratic society.

Program Requirements

No grades of D in any courses are allowed in any courses of the Teacher Education degree.

Three of the 122 credit hours are institutional only.

Mathematics Concentration

Science Concentration

Social Sciences Concentration

Teaching Field Concentration Requirements

Other Program-Specific Graduation Requirements

1. Grades of A, B, C, or K in all courses used to meet program requirements and a minimum of 2.50 overall GPA must be maintained.

2. Participation in examinations, surveys, performance assessments, and any other required activities administered for purposes of program evaluation and program exit.

Please Note: This is a suggested course sequence and assumes a starting freshman with no prior college credit who intends to complete their degree in four years. Students should consult with their academic advisor and review the course prerequisites and minimum grade requirements as seen in the Academic Catalog. 

BA - Middle Level Education, Mathematics Concentration

BA - Middle Level Education, Science Concentration

BA - Middle Level Education, Social Sciences Concentration