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.
Requirements
The program includes a student teaching component.
Admission requirements:
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Official transcripts of all prior academic work completed at community colleges, colleges, or universities you’ve attended
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Meet any program-specific admissions requirements
- Interview with a WGU Enrollment Counselor
Special Accreditation
WGU's Teachers College is accredited based on the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for a period of 7 years, from 2012 to 2019.
WGU’s Teachers College is eligible and will seek accreditation based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards in spring 2018.