In this 90 credit-hour bachelor's degree program, you will build the skills needed to become a dynamic middle school teacher through our immersive, forward-thinking Bachelor of Education in Middle School Science. The program merges multidisciplinary science content knowledge with innovative teaching strategies—empowering educators to teach middle school students. Graduates will be equipped to guide their classrooms with teaching strategies deeply rooted in Christian values. You will also become eligible to receive an Indiana Teacher’s License for Middle School Grades 5-9.
At IWU, we offer a Bachelor of Education in Middle School Science so you can gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the world of middle school science. Completed in 90 credit hours as opposed to the traditional 120, you will practice innovative teaching strategies through practical and experiential pathways. All IWU programs include faith integration, with an overarching Christian worldview as a defining aspect of this program’s spiritual formation element.
Students will engage in collaborative clinical experiences, preparing them to inspire diverse classrooms in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. Supervised field experiences are required, and you will complete a 14-week student teaching period. Rooted in experiential learning and cutting-edge educational practices, this program meets accreditation and licensure standards required by Indiana for Middle School Science grades 5-9.
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In the Bachelor of Education in Middle School Science, you will study a wide variety of scientific topics including biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and more. You will also complete courses that will fulfill your general education requirements. Lastly, the degree features a new course, Engineering Design, where you will learn how to explore, create, and refine real-world solutions. This knowledge can be applied to your future classrooms, sparking conversations on topics like data analysis, problem-solving, and the engineering design process.
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
GEN-111,BIO-122,BIO-130,CHE-130,EAR-130,PHY-101,PHY-130,SCI-205,EDUT-350,EDUT-410,EDUT-460,EDUT-495A,EDUT-495B
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