Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) combines language, culture and academics to give students a deep understanding of life in and out of the American classroom and includes personalized English-language instruction and tutoring.

As a student in the Extended Accelerator, you’ll get:

• A contextual curriculum that mixes language, culture and academics
• Exclusive access to a course focusing on life in the U.S. and in the local community
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Extensive English-language tutoring, academic advising and student support
• Personalized English-language support specific to the classes you take

The bachelor’s program in middle level education will prepare you to support the educational and developmental needs of young adolescent learners. Designed specifically for those who have an interest in teaching fifth through eighth grades, our middle level education degree program is nationally recognized by the Association of Middle Level Education as one of the top in the nation.

As a middle level education student, you specialize in two content areas of your choosing from English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Your selection will help determine whether you graduate with a Bachelor of Arts, which focuses on literature or history, or a Bachelor of Science, which focuses more on math and science.

In addition to your areas of specialization, your studies will include awareness of and experiences in equity and diversity issues, classroom management skills, the governing principles of middle school, and the inclusion of students with mild disabilities. The program also includes real-world classroom experience, where you can expect a variety of instruction practices, including whole-class discussions, hands-on engagement, working one-on-one with young adolescents and role playing.

There are many career opportunities for a graduate from BA/BS in Middle Level Education. Naturally, you will more than likely find yourself in a middle school, introducing your students to your chosen specialties. However, if you want to work outside traditional classroom settings, there are still many options. You could be a tutor in your areas of concentration, or use your expertise to lead children's educational programming for museums, camps or service organizations