The Middle Grades Education degree at the University of St. Francis will prepare you to guide and inspire students. You will do much more in the classroom than take attendance, make lesson plans and grade papers. As an excellent educator with a true teacher’s heart, you will continue to refine your communication skills, develop creativity, introduce exciting new ideas, inspire minds, mentor others, instill a sense of value and purpose in your students, initiate positive change, and shape the future of our communities and our world.
The College of Education also has several years of experience preparing teacher candidates to successfully complete the edTPA, a national assessment designed to lead aspiring teachers to a high level of professional performance. The assessment requires teacher candidates to demonstrate substantial academic and cultural knowledge of their students, as well as use data to improve instruction. USF teacher candidates can count on extensive support and guidance to ensure positive results on the edTPA.
Online
$495/credit hour
24 Months
The Middle Grades Education with Licensure (M.Ed.) program is designed to provide individuals the opportunity to earn a master’s degree and an initial Professional Educator License with an endorsement in middle grades education (grades 5-8).
Middle Grades subject areas include general science, language arts, mathematics, and social science. The program is for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another field and are seeking a teaching license.
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The Middle Grades Education graduate program at the University of St. Francis includes a competitive curriculum. Content areas include:
General Science
Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Science
Interact with experienced faculty who model teaching strategies inspired by the latest research.
Grow through the direct application of concepts you are learning while collaborating with teaching professionals in schools in the surrounding area.
Benefit from the College of Education’s excellent reputation with area schools and be highly employable after graduation.
The University of St. Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and is authorized to operate as a post-secondary institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). College of Education programs are further approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (isbe.net).
Our programs are top-ranked! U.S. News & World Report has placed the University of St. Francis on several of its annual listings, year after year, including its “Best National Universities,” “Best Value Schools” and “Best Online Programs” lists.
“I chose the M.Ed. program at the University of St. Francis because it has an outstanding reputation amongst local educators. In addition, as a mom of two kids, the hybrid schedule allowed me to continue to work and was flexible for my family’s busy lifestyle. I appreciate the tremendous support from my professors and advisor throughout the program. The opportunity to become close with other students provided additional support for our learning journeys. I am very pleased with my decision to attend USF and highly recommend the program to other prospective students.”
Amy Randolph, Program Graduate
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