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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Middle and secondary education candidates are required to earn grades of "B-" or better in all pre-professional (undergraduate) education coursework. The only exception to this requirement is GPSYC 160 in which students must earn a grade of "C" or better.

Beginning Spring 2013, middle and secondary education candidates are required to earn grades of "B-" or better in all graduate level (MAT) coursework.


Department Office

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

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

Middle Education Program Advisor

David Lane
lanedj@jmu.edu
540.568.6866

Department Office

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

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