BA - Middle Level Education (Upstate) in Spartanburg United States | University of South Carolina

The College of Education, Human Performance, and Health is a nationally recognized institution dedicated to training educators for PK-12 schools. This professional college oversees all aspects of teacher preparation, including curriculum development and program implementation. It provides undergraduate programs in fields like child development, early childhood education, and community health (leading to a BA), as well as exercise science and special education (leading to a BS). For graduate students, it offers Master's degrees in applied learning and visual impairment specialization. Faculty members conduct research to advance educational theories and practices.
The middle level education program specifically trains future teachers for grades 5-8, focusing on adolescent development and middle school teaching methods. Students complete liberal arts requirements, professional education courses with classroom experience, student teaching placements, and specialized coursework in their chosen academic focus.