Middle Grades Education at Greenville University
A bachelor of science in middle grades education prepares and licenses you for a career teaching students in grades 5-8. Expand your options to teach various grade levels by adding a second major in elementary or secondary education.
Tracks for the middle grades education program include language arts, science, social studies, and math. More than 300 hours of field experience in middle grade classrooms ensure that you will enter this rewarding field fully equipped.

Why GU
Accreditation & Reputation
GU’s School of Education is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Both undergraduate and graduate programs have earned a reputation for excellence, producing teachers of excellence.
Endorsement Opportunities
To add teaching areas such as LBSI, music, Spanish, business, and other content areas to a teaching license.
Double Licensure
Complete double licensure requirements for early childhood and elementary education in a four-year bachelor's degree program. Double licensure allows teachers to work with students from birth through grade 6 in public schools, providing a wide range of opportunities.
Character Education
Earn nationally recognized certification in character education from Character Plus and learn to educate the whole child.
4 years, 2 majors, 1 degree
Complete dual licensure requirements for special education (pre-K to age 21) and elementary education (grades 1-8) in a four-year bachelor’s degree.