As an international direct student at USC, you’ll receive:

• Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• Priority access to in-demand courses that fit your interests
• Guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• Career development and networking opportunities
• Intensive classes with domestic students

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.