What You’ll Learn

• In the program, you’ll study the distinctions of young adolescent development and learn to create lessons that tap into students’ desire to understand the world around them and how they fit into it.  
• You’ll study multi-modal literacy and learn to help students develop writing and reading skills as they investigate all that influences human social interaction and culture. You’ll also become an expert in middle-level curriculum, instruction, and assessment. 
• You’ll be equipped to advocate for inclusion and equity, embrace difference, and promote social justice by becoming a knowledgeable professional with the courage to pursue a classroom experience that supports every student. 

Students may choose to earn a full master’s degree or may choose to follow the Post-Baccalaureate option. Please see Curriculum for details.

Outside the Classroom, In the Community 

Two practicums and, for new teachers, a full-time, semester-long internship will give you the experience necessary to enter the profession with comprehensive preparation. You’ll develop knowledge of the social influences affecting schools and classroom settings in order to build a more equitable learning environment. 

This program is approved by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Graduates will be eligible for an Initial Educator’s License with an English endorsement for grades 5-9.