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Wright State University's middle childhood education (MCE) program equips you to teach students in grades 4 through 9. You'll select two focus areas from mathematics, language arts, social studies, or science. This undergraduate MCE program with teaching certification has earned approval from both the university and Ohio's Department of Higher Education, making it an approved pathway to licensure. As a middle grades educator, you'll work with students transitioning from elementary to secondary education, requiring specialized approaches that acknowledge their developmental stage. The program emphasizes developmentally appropriate teaching methods that cater to young adolescents' needs, often incorporating team teaching, adaptable schedules, cross-curricular instruction, and targeted social-emotional support programs.