Middle Education

The middle education program is comprised of an undergraduate, pre-professional component and a graduate, professional education component. Successful completion of the graduate portion of the program, also referred to as the fifth year component, results in a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. The program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Candidates who complete the Middle Education program should be able to:

  • Design and deliver curricula that effectively impact student learning
  • Integrate technology in learning settings
  • Work effectively with faculty and students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities
  • Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and others
  • Be reflective practitioners who continually evaluate their actions
  • Practice lifelong learning and engage in professional development and inquiry

See Middle Ed Requirements for a summary of the program requirements.


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GPA Requirement Changes Summer 2010

Students beginning one of the
MAT programs during the
Summer 2010 term must have an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.700 or higher.

Consult with a Peer Advisor!

Office: 3220B
Phone: 540-568-7324

Middle Education Advisors

David Lane
lanedj@jmu.edu
540.568.6866

Dana Haraway
harawadk@jmu.edu
540.568.6995

Department Office

3200 Memorial Hall
MSC 6912
395 South High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Phone: 540-568-6486
Fax: 540-568-4550