Teaching middle school is a challenging but rewarding career.  Missouri and many other states are experiencing a teacher shortage, particularly in rural areas, so there are plenty of jobs available!  At S&T, students seeking middle school certification earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in English, math, science or social studies.  Experiences in schools are embedded throughout the program, beginning second semester freshman year. The program balances rigorous content knowledge with a commitment to building engaging learning experiences in small, interactive education courses.

In addition to maintaining a 2.5 content and a 3.0 professional requirement GPA, students must pass their required content area Praxis test to be eligible for student teaching. Missouri S&T allows students to choose their student teaching placement, if the district agrees and a qualified cooperating teacher is available.

This program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  License reciprocity determinations outside of Missouri can be found at this website.