Middle School Education
When teaching is in your heart, it’s one of the most fulfilling careers to pursue. With a degree in education from College of Saint Mary, you can mold your love for teaching with a desire to lead and further your career.
College of Saint Mary offers a comprehensive and engaging Bachelor of Science degree in middle school and secondary education. Instruction provides an educational response to the development needs and characteristics of students between the ages of 10 and 15 and 15 and 19. The program is designed to address the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs of these learners. Explore teaching methods, learning styles, motivation, teaming and classroom management, planning and presenting techniques, and student evaluation.
College of Saint Mary students experience fieldwork in schools upon starting their education courses to apply what they are learning and to see their impact on children’s lives. This opportunity, combined with the career-relevant endorsements we offer, prepares you to lead and enjoy a fulfilling, fruitful career in education.
One of the highest compliments we receive is from school districts that tell us our graduates “hit the classroom” running because they have had excellent preparation in our classrooms and excel through the fieldwork we provide.
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor of Science in Education with Early Childhood Minor
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for kindergarten and elementary teachers is expected to grow 7% through 2030. The national median annual salary for elementary educators is $60,940. The median annual salary for elementary education teachers in Nebraska is $61,890.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration
