Middle School Teacher Degree

Junior High and Middle School teachers emphasize an educational stage between primary school and high school. The more commonly adopted model of middle school goes through eighth grade allowing school districts and faculty to organize resources and departments to support the necessary expectations prior to a student moving to high school in the ninth grade. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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Gordon College

Also known as Franklin Institute of Boston

41 Berkeley St, Boston, MA

Gordon College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Wenham, Massachusetts, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an Interdenominational affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Gordon College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,600.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• English Language And Literature
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• History

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1554 to 1970 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 to 28 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school admits around 40% of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 26% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Gordon College Scots participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.gordon.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Middle School Teacher Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gordon College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).