Middle Level Education BA
Wilkes University’s Middle Level Education major develops competent, caring and ethical educators with strong subject matter content preparation and authentic, clinical field experiences. Benefit from a strong focus on adolescent literacy as well as content methods.
The Middle Level Education major leads to certification in teaching fourth through eighth grade. You’ll choose one of the following middle level specialization areas:
English/Language Arts/Reading
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Mathematics and Science
Wilkes has created Professional Development Schools with local urban and suburban public school districts, private schools and early childhood centers to give our students the opportunity to work with professional classroom teachers and connect theory with practice. These partnerships allow you to spend over 200 hours in these experiences before the capstone student teaching experience.
Intakes
- Jan
- March
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Wilkes University offers strong post-graduation job prospects, boasting a self-reported placement rate of about 98% for graduates either employed or pursuing further study. Students benefit from a robust Career Gateway Program beginning in their first year, providing career coaching, hands-on internships or co-ops, resume workshops, mock interviews, networking events, and access to a vast employer network via Handshake - linking students to over 500,000 companies. This strong support and exposure help most students secure relevant roles - many even receive job offers before graduation.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- TOEFL Paper Based = 500
- TOEFL Computer Based = 173
- TOEFL Internet Based = 60
- IELTS = 5.5
- ELS Successful Completion = 112
- PTE = 42
- Duolingo English Test = 85
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
178968 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A