Overview

Why Study Middle Level Education at Wilkes University?

Wilkes University’s Middle Level Education major develops competent, caring and ethical educators with strong subject matter content preparation and authentic, clinical field experiences. Benefit from a strong focus on adolescent literacy as well as content methods.

The Middle Level Education major leads to certification in teaching fourth through eighth grade. You’ll choose one of the following middle level specialization areas:

English/Language Arts/Reading
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Mathematics and Science

Wilkes has created Professional Development Schools with local urban and suburban public school districts, private schools and early childhood centers to give our students the opportunity to work with professional classroom teachers and connect theory with practice. These partnerships allow you to spend over 200 hours in these experiences before the capstone student teaching experience.

Learn and develop instructional strategies to engage middle level learners through the physical, emotional and social changes of adolescence.
You’ll specialize in one of the five subject areas: English/language arts/reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and mathematics and science.
Learn methods and strategies to differentiate instruction.
Gain skills and knowledge focusing on inclusive practices that include students with special needs in the general education classroom environment.
Acquire skills in collaboration and communication.
Learn to be flexible and work with many different personalities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Effective Teaching with Field Experience and
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Teaching Students with Special Needs
Infants, Toddler, and Young Children with Special Needs
Child Development and Cognition
Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities with field experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Wilkes University considers applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, 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

Application
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

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

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Out-of-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year

Living costs

Wilkes-Barre

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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Scholarships Information

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