Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)
Western Governors University
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Program Details

To help meet the urgent nationwide need for middle school STEM teachers, WGU offers an affordable, accredited, online Bachelor of Science degree program in Science Education (Middle Grades). This program prepares students with knowledge of general biology, physics, geosciences, and chemistry, and provides both theoretical and practical application of teaching methodology, lesson planning, classroom management, and more. The Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Middle Grades) includes hands-on labs and a 12–20 week in-classroom teaching experience. This program leads to initial teacher licensure in all 50 states.  WGU’s Teachers College is CAEP-accredited.

WGU holds the same accreditation as many state universities. With unparalleled online flexibility, students can complete most of their coursework whenever and wherever works best for their schedule. Students also benefit from WGU's competency-based learning model, which lets them pass most courses as quickly as they prove mastery of the material, making it possible to accelerate their progress and potentially graduate faster. Faculty Mentors work one-on-one with WGU students, providing dedicated coaching, guidance, and support from enrollment through graduation.

*WGU cannot currently accept applicants who are residents of California. 

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Interview, Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

The WGU Teachers College is the first competency-based online university to receive accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). 

Additionally, the teacher licensure programs offered through the WGU Teachers College have been awarded full accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) through June 30, 2026.

Restricted States

California

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