Overview

The Middle Grades Education program from Georgia Southern University consists of coursework in the major field of study, methodology courses addressing academic instruction, and core coursework in professional education.

Program Format

During this middle school teaching degree program, you will be well-prepared with excellent teaching skills. You will have many experiences in a variety of public school classrooms prior to the student teaching semester. All field experiences, including student teaching, take place within a 70 mile radius of the Georgia Southern campus. Explore more of the program outcomes.

Upon successful completion of the program and passing the Middle Grades Education GACE exam, you will qualify for Georgia’s middle-grades teacher Induction certification at the T-4 level.

Admission Information

The Georgia Southern University Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees the application process for undergraduate students. During the admission process, ALL students interested in either the single certification middle grades program must declare the Middle Grades Education B.S.Ed. Professional Studies (Non Certification Track) as their intended major.

When accepted to the university, ALL undergraduate education majors are admitted into the Middle Grades Education B.S.Ed. Professional Studies (Non Certification Track) program. For university admission information, please visit the Georgia Southern University Admissions website.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Nature and Curriculum Needs of the Middle Grades Learner
Middle Grades Practicum
Middle Grades Planning and Instruction
Literature and Writing for the Middle and Secondary Schools
Content Literacy
Cultural Diversity and ESOL TCLD

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

133 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Statesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

2.5+ GPA
Either SAT or ACT test scores
Attention: Non-native English speakers require a Proof of English Proficiency.
Non-Native English Speakers must submit Proof of English Proficiency. They may submit SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL Test. Results must be submitted directly from the testing service.
Complete Admissions Application
Submit High School Transcripts. If your transcripts are not provided in English, you must submit a certified English translation of all documents.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

≈ 17016 USD / year
Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Statesboro

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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General requirements

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Living costs

Statesboro

Funding

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