DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Education - Middle Level Teaching and Learning in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Middle Level Teaching and Learning program equips you with subject expertise and pedagogical strategies tailored for educating young adolescents in fifth through eighth grades. You'll specialize in one core subject area—choosing between English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Sciences—while preparing for certification. The program boasts a perfect track record: every undergraduate in spring 2019 successfully passed the edTPA, Illinois' essential teacher licensure exam also recognized by multiple states. Teaching middle school requires unique expertise, which this degree delivers through comprehensive content mastery and teaching methodology across two certification areas for grades 5-8. Available endorsements span English, mathematics, science, social studies, bilingual/ESL, foreign languages, and physical education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted. Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C plus average on all transcripts and/or exam scores.The ACT or SAT is required for international freshmen applicants from U.S. high schools.
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Tuition
USD
19,580