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The Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education equips students to teach one or two subjects in middle schools. This program leads to certification for grades 5-8 in South Carolina. Combining academic coursework with hands-on classroom experience, the curriculum develops the competencies needed to satisfy requirements set by both the Association for Middle Level Education and the South Carolina Department of Education. Students can specialize in one or two focus areas: Science, Social Studies, English, or Mathematics. The degree combines a broad liberal arts foundation with significant practical teaching experience. USC Aiken's teacher education programs maintain full accreditation from the South Carolina Department of Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and relevant professional associations. Our distinguished faculty members possess advanced degrees from prestigious institutions and bring valuable experience as both educators and school administrators.