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About the Middle Level Program at Â鶹¹ÙÍø

Our mission is to create a community of learners who are competent and reflective professionals able to teach any child in any setting. Students are engaged in innovative, researcher-based instruction with the latest technology.

Students apply theory and practice in a wide range of educational settings and work alongside master teachers in best-practice School University Partnerships. Students participate in 1000 Hours Field Experience in preschool and K-4 classrooms prior to graduation.

The four-year programs in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or Middle Level Education are designed to offer students a curriculum of general education and professional and early childhood or elementary education theory, application, and practice in teaching children.

Middle Level Education (Grades 4 to 8)

Â鶹¹ÙÍø's department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers a variety of programs for students.

Program Features

120 Semester Hours, 18 credit concentration

Program Advising: Dr. Erica Greer, Graduate Coordinator Early Childhood and Elementary Education Department egreer4@esu.edu (570) 422-3044

Program Admission: Mr. Kevin Quintero, Associate Director Graduate and Extended Studies kquintero@esu.edu (570) 422-3890

Required Professional Education Courses

Required concentration

Student selects a minimum of 18 semester hours of in depth work in one content area: (See academic advisor for selection)

Additional requirements

Career Development at Â鶹¹ÙÍø

We'll help you launch your career. Support services are available through the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Career Development Center. The center offers a variety of internship opportunities, career planning, and employment services to all Â鶹¹ÙÍø students and alumni.

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