Middle Level Teaching and Learning, B.S.Ed.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
NIU's Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.) degree in Middle Level Teaching and Learning prepares you teach two content areas to adolescent learners from fifth- through eighth-grades. You'll prepare for teaching in one major content area endorsement, either English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Sciences. Your minor endorsement choices include Art, English Language Arts, Foreign Language Spanish, Health Education, Learning Behavior Specialist I, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science and Social Science. You'll also enjoy multiple fieldwork experiences and opportunities to apply theory to practice. When you successfully finish the program, you'll have completed all standards for teacher licensure as required by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Established in 2016
CIP: 13-1203 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois State Board of Education
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Education Information
License, Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 2048.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $47,835.00 |
| Books | $5,880.00 |
| Fees | $8,957.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $64,672.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Interested students should apply to NIU's Undergraduate admissions at https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml. More information about the program can be found at https://cedu.niu.edu/c-and-i/academic-programs/middle-level-teaching.shtml and by calling NIU's Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction at 815-753-8350.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Middle Level Teaching and Learning, B.S.Ed.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
NIU's Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.) degree in Middle Level Teaching and Learning prepares you teach two content areas to adolescent learners from fifth- through eighth-grades. You'll prepare for teaching in one major content area endorsement, either English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Sciences. Your minor endorsement choices include Art, English Language Arts, Foreign Language Spanish, Health Education, Learning Behavior Specialist I, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science and Social Science. You'll also enjoy multiple fieldwork experiences and opportunities to apply theory to practice. When you successfully finish the program, you'll have completed all standards for teacher licensure as required by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Established in 2016
CIP: 13-1203 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois State Board of Education
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Education Information
License, Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 2048.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $47,835.00 |
| Books | $5,880.00 |
| Fees | $8,957.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $64,672.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Interested students should apply to NIU's Undergraduate admissions at https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml. More information about the program can be found at https://cedu.niu.edu/c-and-i/academic-programs/middle-level-teaching.shtml and by calling NIU's Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction at 815-753-8350.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)