BA in Education for Licensure - Middle School Science Education in Manchester United States | Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University's Bachelor of Education for Licensure program prepares aspiring educators by covering foundational teaching methods and educational theories, ultimately qualifying graduates for New Hampshire teaching certification.
Participants can choose up to two specializations from these options: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education with General Special Education, English Education, General Special Education, Middle School Science Education, or Social Studies Education. This curriculum delivers thorough training in educational methodologies and concludes with a full-year student teaching placement. Graduates emerge as competitive applicants for teaching roles with this comprehensive preparation.
SNHU's School of Arts, Sciences and Education holds initial licensure accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036, 202-223-0077). Detailed program information and performance metrics under this accreditation are available on our CAEP Accreditation page.
CAEP promotes fairness and quality in teacher education through rigorous accreditation standards that verify program excellence and encourage ongoing enhancements to benefit K-12 student outcomes. This accreditation guarantees that teaching programs equip future educators with subject mastery, student understanding, and practical classroom experience for immediate teaching effectiveness.
The Middle School Science Education concentration within the BA in Education for Licensure program certifies graduates to teach science to grades 5-8. Students develop robust scientific understanding and pedagogical skills tailored to middle school learners. Coursework blends scientific content, teaching methods, and specialized instructional techniques for science education. Graduates gain extensive knowledge of educational theory while exploring both conventional and progressive, research-supported approaches to middle school science instruction.