Middle Level Education (4-8)
at Mount Aloysius College
Bachelor’s Degree
Teaching is a vital and rewarding vocation that carries many responsibilities, especially in the instructing and shaping of young minds. The middle level bachelor’s degree at Mount Aloysius prepares you to teach grades 4 through 8, with the support of one-on-one access to resources, early exposure to the classroom, and faculty commitment to your professional development.
Specialize in one of three core subjects to bring additional knowledge to your future students:
Career preparation is led by the extensive experience of excellent professors, who are dedicated to providing you with a foundational base in the liberal arts, balanced with practical teaching skills. Studying education at Mount Aloysius allows for a deep connection with the College’s core values of mercy, hospitality, service, and justice.
Program Highlights
See how the Mount’s education department helps its students succeed, including by fostering a tight-knit community and embracing technology-based teaching practices!
Courses Designed to Prepare You for Your Career
The Mount’s middle level education program is designed to not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you be successful in future jobs, but to help you explore your passions and expand your horizons. Check out more information about the opportunities available to you.
Quick Facts About the Middle Level Education (4-8) Program at Mount Aloysius
- Bachelor’s degree program (4 years to complete)
- Special education minor available
- All students are PSEA members
- On-campus child care center for observations/trainings
- Public and private schools
- Alternative classrooms
- Many have become principals
- Support services e.g., Pathways to Independence
- Most graduates enroll in a master’s program after graduation, and several pursue doctoral studies.
The bachelor’s degree has student teaching assignments. Junior students tutor students in math and reading as part of coursework. Student teaching and tutoring placements occur in local private and public schools.
The demand for middle school teachers is expected to rise 4% from 2021 to 2031, an increase of 25,000 jobs.
The average median wage for a middle school teacher (excluding special, career, and technical education) is $61,320.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Graduates from the program will:
- use their knowledge of the liberal arts to engage students in a curriculum that values life-long learning, and that engages the whole child in all facets of learning including creativity, inquiry, and reflection;
- use effective communication strategies when interacting with various audiences such as students, parents, and other professionals;
- base teaching and learning strategies on child development theories and best practices;
- possess a knowledge of technology as an educational resource, an instructional tool, and as a curriculum component;
- use effective methodology in developing instructional plans that include active engagement in learning, problem solving, critical thinking, and inquiry;
- use differentiated instruction to address the learning needs of a diverse student population including English Language Learners;
- demonstrate the use of informal and formal assessment strategies;
- engage in professional development including scholarly research and writing and innovative and reflective practice that leads to lifelong learning;
- demonstrate a passion for learning and teaching that includes advocacy for students and the profession, service to others, and professional collaboration; and
- be able to gain certification in her or his area of study and gain an entry level position in an educational setting and/or pursue graduate study.
Check out the links below to learn even more about the Mount’s Education Department.
Join the Nation’s Largest Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi: Honor Society in Education has evolved over 100 years to become America’s largest national honor society in education. The Alpha Lambda Zeta chapter at Mount Aloysius College embodies the vision of KDP that excellent teachers build thriving communities and create lifelong opportunities by providing quality, equitable education for all. The values of KDP include excellence, integrity, expertise, equity, diversity, and empathy.
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Guided by Local Education Professionals
The Mount Aloysius College Education Department has an advisory board that consists of public and private school superintendents, executive directors of local intermediate units, and CEO’s and directors of early childhood education organizations. Each year our Advisory Board hosts a mock interview session for students to network with local education leaders and hone their interview skills.
Affordable Tuition
Make an investment in your future with a quality, career-focused education at an affordable rate. Plus, check out our scholarships and institutional aid opportunities–99% of Mountie students receive some form of financial aid!
Questions?
Our admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have!
Email: admissions@mtaloy.edu
Phone: 814-886-6383