Overview

Great teachers happen when you combine a passion for education and the knowledge, skills, and classroom experience needed to make an impact. In the Middle Level Education program at York College of Pennsylvania, we work tirelessly with you to make that a reality through field experience, student teaching, expert faculty.

Middle Level majors can study one of four concentration areas: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies. This degree prepares students for professional teacher certification in grades 4-8; graduates can teach any core subject in grades 4-6 and content-specific areas in grades 7-8.

Career

Our graduates have gone on to work for public and private schools such as Central Dauphin High School, Donegal School District, Harford County Public Schools, Harrisburg Area Community College, West Shore School District, York Country Day School and Youth Advocate Programs Inc. The Middle Level Education (MLE) Program prepares students for licensure in grades 4-8. You'll also be able to earn certification for grades 7-8 for specified content areas:

English

Social Studies

Science

Math

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Needs of English Language Learners

Arts

Educational Assessment

Science Concepts in Education

Curriculum Development for Middle and Secondary Education

Educational Technology for Middle and Secondary Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: The Early Decision application deadline for the Fall semester is November 1.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official copy of your secondary school report with grades or mark sheets, translated into English if needed.

Proof of English proficiency

At least one letter of recommendation

Statement of Purpose

Copy of your passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Out-of-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year

Living costs

York

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

York

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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