Middle School Education Degree

Interested in teaching Language Arts, Math, Science or Social Studies?

Avila’s School of Education has been preparing teachers since 1940. The School of Education has a strong tradition of preparing reflective teachers who impact the changing world. Students who choose education as their major can choose from several choices from working with elementary grades to high school. Our graduates are reflective teachers who impact a changing world.

Over the past ten years, an average of 95% of our graduates were hired immediately and are currently working in school districts.

The School of Education has a reputation for graduating excellent teachers who are well prepared to teach today’s children and youth. Our comprehensive programs focus on content knowledge, research-based pedagogy, and practical application through field-based and clinical experiences.

Teacher candidates in the program will learn the content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional attitudes and dispositions to be outstanding middle school teachers.

Course Requirements

Candidates will complete field-based assignments and placements to provide authentic experiences necessary for the profession. Avila offers a degree in Middle School Education both in-person and as part of the graduate certification degree program. Choose the program that is right for you!

Teacher addressing a classroom of middle school students sitting at their desks.

In-Person

Adult Undergraduate Program

Master’s Degree-Online

Accelerated Certification

Concentrations for Middle School

Language Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science

Be Prepared for Your Career

Avila students have completed hands-on learning experiences in the MO/KS School Districts. Some of these include

Blue Springs R-4 District
Blue Valley School District (KS)
Center School District (MO)
Grandview C-4 School District (MO
Independence School District (MO)
Lee’s Summit R-7 School District (MO)
Raymore Peculiar School District (MO)

Avila University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Avila University is working toward accreditation of its educator preparation programs under the AAQEP standards, with an anticipated quality assurance review in Fall 2023.