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 Arkansas colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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Philander Smith College (PSC)

1537 University Blvd., Morrilton, AR

Philander Smith College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school enrolls 700 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Biology
• Sociology
• Political Science

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to this school are in the range of 16 - 20 for the ACT exam, or 1100 - 1510 on the SAT exam. 68% of students that apply are accepted to Philander Smith College, of which 10% choose to attend. More information regarding PSC admissions can be found at philandersmithadmissions.com.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $13,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator (NPC) to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The PSC Panthers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NAIA organization. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division I)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.philander.edu to see additional information about the school, degree programs, learning modalities, and campus life.

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).