Department of
Teacher Education

Program description

The Middle Grades Education program at Columbus State University prepares individuals to become proficient middle level educators who are responsible to the unique developmental nature and needs of young adolescents. The program provides content preparation in three teaching fields as well as a specialized knowledge base that emphasized the philosophy, theories, research, exemplary practices and interdisciplinary focus of successful middle level programs. Pre-service teachers also participate in a variety of field experiences to develop the dispositions and performances needed to be effective teachers for young adolescents.

Career opportunities

The B.S. Ed. program in Middle Grades leads to entry-level Georgia certification and qualifies students to teach in grades 4-8.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements into the teacher education program are separate from the admission requirements into the university. Students planning to complete a teacher education program must make formal application. Please contact the College of Education's Services & Field Experiences office in Jordan Hall 107 or call 706-568-2191 or 706-568-2194 or an application.

Applications for admission into the Teacher Education Program can be obtained in the College of Education's Services & Field Experiences office in Jordan Hall 107 or call 706-568-2191 or 706-568-2194.

Certification requirements

To be eligible for CSU's recommendation for a Georgia professional teaching certificate, students must complete a rigorous program of coursework. They also must meet certain other criteria required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Please contact the College of Education's Services & Field Experiences office in Jordan Hall 107 or call 706-568-2191 or 706-568-2194 for an application.

Program requirements: B.S.Ed. Middle Grades