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A teacher is a student’s strongest pillar. At Stevenson, learn the foundations of effective planning, classroom management, and assessment of student learning. With concentrations in English Language Arts and Social Studies or Mathematics and Science, you will spend three years in a classroom environment gaining on-site field experience in middle schools. Additionally, Stevenson offers the first approved teacher preparation program in Maryland designed specifically for middle school education.

Want to go the extra mile? Our Bachelor’s to Master’s Option allows you to graduate with a master’s in as little as five years.

Graduates of the Middle School Education program will:

  • Apply knowledge of discipline content and content-related pedagogy to design and implement effective instruction for all learners.
  • Use knowledge of diverse students to design instruction and create a culturally responsive, equitable environment to support achievement for all learners.
  • Design and implement instruction that engages students, encourages student participation, promotes higher-level thinking, and supports instructional outcomes.
  • Design and implement assessment that monitors student learning, provides purposeful feedback on progress, and furnishes evidence to inform instruction.
  • Reflect on teaching, collaborate in a professional learning community, seek professional development opportunities, engage in inquiry, persist toward goals, and exhibit integrity and professionalism.

Stevenson Middle School Education

Career Connections

Student Teaching Placements

  • Garrison Forest School
  • Jemicy School
  • Jewish Community Center for Greater Baltimore
  • The Odyssey School
  • Baltimore County Public Schools

Top Employers

  • Baltimore City Public Schools
  • Baltimore County Public Schools
  • Carrol County Public Schools
  • Harford County Public Schools
  • Howard County Public Schools

Graduate Opportunities

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • La Salle University
  • Loyola University aryland
  • McDaniel College
  • Towson University

Career Pathways

  • Childcare Worker
  • Education Administrator
  • Health Educator
  • Social and Human Service Assistant
  • Teacher

Bachelor’s to Master’s Option

A B.S. to M.S. Option is available for qualified students who are interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The program is designed to blend seamlessly, providing students with a more powerful education in a shorter period of time.

Study Middle School Education at Stevenson

Courses and Concentrations

The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Middle School Education. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.

Course Preview

English Language Arts and Social Studies Concentration

EC 201Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
ED 266Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School3 credits
ED 362Methods of Teaching English Language Arts: Middle School3 credits
ED 363Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Middle School3 credits
ENG 282Literary Genres: Youth Literature3 credits
IS 302Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom3 credits
PHIL 420Philosophy of Education3 credits

Mathematics and Science Concentration

BIO 112Principles of General Biology3 credits
CHEM 115General Chemistry I3 credits
ED 360Methods of Teaching Science: Middle School3 credits
ED 361Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School4 credits
PSY 108Human Growth and Development3 credits
PSY 206Child Development3 credits
PSY 330Educational Psychology3 credits

Academic Catalog

Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Middle School Education program.

First Year Seminar1 credit
First Year Seminar1 credit
Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
or
Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
Year 2 Field Placement0 credits
Year 2 Field Placement0 credits
Year 2 Seminar0 credits
Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School3 credits
Curriculum Principles and Practices3 credits
Principles of Assessment3 credits
Principles of Special Education3 credits
Year Three Seminar I0 credits
Year Three Seminar II1 credit
Year 3 Field Placement0 credits
Year 3 Field Placement0 credits
Methods of Teaching English Language Arts: Middle School3 credits
Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Middle School3 credits
Reading in the Content Areas II: Middle School3 credits
Internship Seminar I1 credit
Internship Seminar II3 credits
Internship I: Middle School4 credits
Internship II: Middle School12 credits
Literary Genres: Youth Literature3 credits
Three ENG electives: One must be SEE certified: WI
GEO electiveGeography elective
Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom3 credits
Philosophy of Education3 credits
POSCI electivePolitical Science elective
Human Growth and Development3 credits
or
Child Development3 credits
Educational Psychology3 credits

Take two SEE certified HIST courses and two additional HIST courses. (Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is required for AAT transfer students.

Mathematics and Science Area of Concentration

Major Requirements:

First Year Seminar1 credit
First Year Seminar1 credit
Principles of General Biology3 credits
or
General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics3 credits
General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics1 credit
General Chemistry I with Problem Solving3 credits
or
General Chemistry I3 credits
General Chemistry I Laboratory1 credit
Year 2 Field Placement0 credits
Year 2 Field Placement0 credits
Year 2 Seminar0 credits
Reading in the Content Areas I: Middle School3 credits
Curriculum Principles and Practices3 credits
Principles of Assessment3 credits
Principles of Special Education3 credits
Year Three Seminar I0 credits
Year Three Seminar II1 credit
Year 3 Field Placement0 credits
Year 3 Field Placement0 credits
Methods of Teaching Science: Middle School3 credits
Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School4 credits
Reading in the Content Areas II: Middle School3 credits
Internship Seminar I1 credit
Internship Seminar II3 credits
Internship I: Middle School4 credits
Internship II: Middle School12 credits
Literary Genres: Youth Literature3 credits
Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom3 credits
Philosophy of Education3 credits
Human Growth and Development3 credits
or
Child Development3 credits
Educational Psychology3 credits
Two science electivesScience electives (minimum 6 credits)
Four MATH electives – one must be SEE certified; , , and recommended
One additional Math or Science elective

(Year 3 Transfer Seminar) is required for AAT transfer students.

Minors and Other Options

Minor in Middle School Education

A minor in middle school education: liberal arts and technology is not available.

Minors at Stevenson

Add a Professional Minor

Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals. 

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Bachelor’s to Master’s Option

BS/MS options are available for students majoring in Middle School Education who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a ¹û¶³´«Ã½Ö±²¥ Master’s Degree in one of the following:

Explore more Bachelor’s to Master’s Options

Education News

The School of Education hosted its third annual Welcome to the Profession Teachers Pinning Ceremony on May 10 in Rockland Banquet Room. Dr.

Five Education majors and two faculty members presented at the 2024 Paul D. Lack Scholars Showcase on April 26.

Junior Elementary Education majors, Lauren Banks and Joy Lee, presented their honors project at the Spring 2024 Scholars Symposium entitled, "Strengths Spotting: An Exploration of Elementary Students' Mindsets about Learning .

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