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Department of Education

Middle Level Education

Teach and mentor students through the pivotal middle grades.

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Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Length
4 years (full-time)
Credit Hours
123 credit hours
Delivery Format
On-campus
Department
Department of Education
School
Education
Career Outlook
Steady regional demand
Location
Orangeburg, SC
Overview

Inside Middle Level Education.

Middle Level Education prepares teachers to work with students in the middle grades, combining content-area depth with developmentally focused pedagogy.

The program blends coursework with supervised field experience and leads to South Carolina teacher certification.

Student experience

Students in Middle Level Education learn in small, mentorship-driven classes, work closely with faculty on research and creative projects, and build a portfolio of real-world experience before they graduate.

What You'll Learn

  • 01Understand the development and needs of young adolescents
  • 02Plan interdisciplinary, standards-aligned middle-level instruction
  • 03Apply assessment and classroom-management strategies
  • 04Complete a content cognate, field experiences, clinical practice, and licensure requirements

Why This Program

  • Path to South Carolina certification
  • Content-area concentrations
  • Extensive supervised field experience
Program details

From the Program

The Middle Level Education program prepares visionary educators to be recommended for South Carolina teacher licensure for grades 6-8.

Curriculum

The Middle Level Education program has specific competencies that are expected of candidates preparing to teach in grades 6-8. It meets the standards of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE).

Careers and Outcomes

Each step you take while enrolled in the School of Education is carefully outlined to guide your career pathways. Upon completion of a degree in Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education, you will be able to pursue a career as:

  • Middle School Teacher
  • Child Center Director or Coordinator
  • Curriculum Developer (Grades 6-8)
  • Educational Consultant
  • Advocate for a middle level educational organization or professional association
  • Director of Education Services

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students interested in applying to this program are encouraged to review specific admissions requirements for the School of Education. If you are interested in Middle Level Education, please contact:

Dr. Dywanna Smith

Assistant Professor of Education

Coordinator of Middle Level Education

Bowen Hall 114 Office: 8035355289 Email: dysmith@claflin.edu

Curriculum

What You'll Study.

Major Requirements

  • 0146 credit hours of professional education
  • 0215 credit hours of major requirements
  • 0323–24 credit hours in an English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies cognate

General Education

  • 0139 semester credit hours

Electives

  • 01Total program requirement: 123 credit hours

Downloadable curriculum sheet — coming soon

Career pathways

Where This Degree Takes You.

Common Job Titles

  • Middle School Teacher
  • Content-Area Teacher
  • Instructional Aide
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Education Coordinator

Graduate School Options

  • Graduate and professional school
  • Discipline-specific master's programs
  • Doctoral and research programs

Industry Sectors

  • Middle-Grades Education
  • Public & Private Schools
  • Tutoring & Test Prep
  • Education Nonprofits
Salary outlook

Salary outcomes vary by role and region — connect with Claflin Career Services for current, verified data for this field.

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Experiential learning

Learn by Doing.

Real experience is built into the program — from internships and research to service learning and study abroad.

Internships

Placements with regional employers and partners connected to the Department of Education.

Undergraduate Research

Mentored, faculty-led research beginning as early as the first year.

Field Experiences

Site visits, practica, and community-based learning that apply classroom theory.

Service Learning

Projects that connect coursework to Orangeburg and the surrounding community.

Study Abroad

Global programs coordinated through the Office of Global Programs.

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Faculty

Learn from Dedicated Scholars.

Portrait of Dr. Daryl Brockington

Dr. Daryl Brockington

Assistant Professor of Education • School of Education, Interim Chair

Focus

Education

Portrait of Dr. Friggita Johnson

Dr. Friggita Johnson

Associate Professor of Education

Focus

Education

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Student success

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves.

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Admissions

How to Apply.

Requirements

  • Completed Claflin University application
  • Official high school transcript (or college transcripts for transfers)
  • Self-reported test scores (test-optional pathways available)
  • Personal statement and any program-specific materials

Deadlines

  • Fall priority: November 1 — Spring priority: November 15
  • Rolling admission after priority dates while space remains
  • Financial aid: complete the FAFSA by the published priority date

Application Process

  1. 01Submit your free application online
  2. 02Send official transcripts and supporting documents
  3. 03Connect with your admissions counselor
  4. 04Receive your decision and financial aid package
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