Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education

With Barton’s Middle School Education program, you’ll be qualified to teach in grades six through nine as a teacher of mathematics, science, English language arts, or social studies. And because of the structure of our program, we’re able to offer you the flexibility to complete the required coursework to earn North Carolina licensure in two subject areas.  Barton’s program is based on the conceptual framework of the Evolving Professional Teacher. This means you’ll develop a deep knowledge of your selected content areas of study, strong pedagogical skills, cultural responsiveness, and leadership skills. It also means that when you graduate, you’ll leave with a love of learning, a desire for continued professional growth, self-confidence, and the ability to be self-reflective. You’ll work with a variety of faculty members in Barton’s School of Education, all of whom have a wide range of experience as public school teachers and as college faculty. Once you’ve decided on your subject area of concentration, you’ll be able to study predominantly with faculty members who have that expertise. Dr. Jackie Ennis, the program coordinator, has 15 years of experience as a middle grades public school teacher and more than a decade as part of Barton’s faculty. She’ll work closely with you to design a program of study that fits your unique needs for licensure.