The Middle Level Emphasis Program is designed to prepare candidates to work with children during the critical transition period of grades five through eight. Thus, the Middle Level Emphasis Program is a blending of both the Multiple Subject and Single Subject curricula with a redirection toward the special cognitive, physical, emotional and social changes that occur in the early adolescent. Students interested in this option can obtain additional information and advisement from the Teacher Preparation Office. Complete an approved program of teacher preparation, including student teaching. Pass a college-level course or examination on the U.S. Constitution.
Variations exist, such as the internship programs and a four-semester evening program.
Field experience, including student teaching, is an integral part of the program leading to Basic Credentials. In the Multiple Subject Program, centers have been organized around clusters of schools in area school districts. In both the Multiple Subject and Single Subject Programs, students complete student teaching at several grade levels. All student teachers have experience working with children or youth from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.