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 Missouri colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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William Woods University

Also known as WWU/William Woods/The Woods

500 College Hill, Liberty, MO

WWU/ William Woods is a nonprofit private institution located in Fulton, Missouri and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at William Woods University exceeds two thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs William Woods University offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Legal Professions And Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to WWU/ William Woods. Scores between 20 to 24 on the ACT or 1400 to 1780 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. WWU/ William Woods has an admissions rate of about 80 percent of which only 32 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $21,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $4,200 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for WWU/ William Woods is the "Owls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the William Woods University website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $51090

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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Annual Salary: $47290

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