Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Total Courses

    14-18

  • Total Credit Hours

    84-140

The Middle-Level Education program focuses on the unique needs of adolescent learners. Students explore middle-level teaching strategies, classroom management, and subject-specific instruction. Graduates are prepared to teach in middle schools and contribute to the academic and social development of young adolescents.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELOR'S DEGREE (ABED) $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND TEACHING METHODS:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.

GLOBAL EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CULTURAL TEACHING:

The College of Education at University of North Carolina is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

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Basics Of Teaching And Learning (ED-051)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching Profession
     Basics Of Learning
     Habituation And Other Forms Of Stimulus Learning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classical Conditioning
     Instrumental Conditioning: Reward
     Instrumental Conditioning: Non-Reward, Punishment, And Avoidance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Verbal Learning
     Human Memory: Conceptual Approaches
     Short-Term Retention
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Encoding
     Storage And Retrieval
     Spatial, Motor-Skill, And Implicit Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Differences In Learning And Memory
     21st Century Learning

Teaching At Different Levels (ED-061)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Instruction
     Differentiating Planning And Instruction
     Developing Learner Profiles
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Differentiated Assessment
     Differentiated Learning Experiences
     Leveraging Technology                                                                       
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Students With Disabilities
     English Language Learners (Ell)
     English Language Arts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Gifted Students
     Grouping, Differentiation, And Enrichment Of Gifted Children
     The Creative Person, Creative Process, And Creative Dramatics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Invisible Gifted Students
     Gifted Children With Disabilities
     Parenting The Gifted Child

Learning And Development (ED-146)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foundations Of Development
     Prenatal Development, Birth, And The Newborn Baby
     Physical Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development
     Emotional And Social Development
     Physical And Cognitive Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Learning
     Action + Reflection = Learning
     Active Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     New Learning Environments For The 21st Century
     Learning In Real Time
     Tools For Learning In Real Time
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chat Rooms
     Online Learning Activities

Foundations Of Education (ED-445)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching In A Changing World
     Teaching As A Profession
     Culture, Education, And Schooling
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The School Culture
     Schooling As Americanization: 1600s–1970s
     Diversity In Society
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cultural Pluralism, Democracy, And Multicultural Education
     Multicultural Perspectives In Education
     Sociological Perspectives On Students And Families
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal Perspectives Of Education
     Standards-Based Education And Assessment Of Student Learning
     Designing Programs For Learners: Curriculum And Instruction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology In A Changing World
     Education In The Twenty-First Century

Philosophical Foundations Of Education (ED-579)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Philosophy Of Education
     Education In The Early Cultures
     Idealism And Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In Ancient Greece
     Realism And Education
     Eastern Philosophy, Religion, And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education In The Renaissance And The Reformation
     Pragmatism And Education
     Reconstructionism And Education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Education
     Existentialism, Phenomenology, And Education
     Marxism And Education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education For All
     American Education Transition
     Education For A Global World

Computers In Education (ED-697)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Education
     Efficient Technology Integration In Education
     Computer Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrating Instructional Software Into Teaching And Learning
     Communication Tools Of The Twenty-First Century
     The World Wide Web And Education
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Role Of Word Processing, Spreadsheets, And Database Software Tools In Education
     Use Of Graphics Tools In Education
     Special Education And Technology
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reaching Out To A World Of Resources
     Technology Implementation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Issues And Challenges Of Technology In Education
     Future Of Technology In Education

Essentials Of Educational Psychology (ED-719)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Educational Psychology – An Overview
     An Introduction To Human Development
     Cognitive Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition And Memory
     Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Development
     Development During Childhood And Adolescence
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moral Development
     Erikson’S Stages Of Social Development
     Motivation In Learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behaviorism And Social Learning
     Social Learning / Social Cognitive Theory
     Student Diversity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Effective Lesson
     Effective Learning Environment
     Assessing Student Learning

Teaching For Special Fields (ED-869)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Teaching–Learning Process For Special Students
     Approaches To Learning And Teaching
     General Education Classrooms
     Collaboration And The Team Approach
     Students With Disabilities And Other Types Of Special Needs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity In Today’S Classrooms
     Adapting Instruction In Classroom
     Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
     Promoting Social Acceptance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Coordinating The Classroom Learning Environment
     Assistive Technology In Classrooms
     Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities And Attention
     Teaching Students With Intellectual Disabilities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Students With Behavioral Disorders
     Oral Language And Students
     Phonological Awareness, The Alphabetic Awareness And Word Recognition
     The Written Expression
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Socialization And Classroom Management
     Transition Planning And Transition Education
     Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, And Co-Teaching
     Communicating With Parents And Professionals

Middle School Science (MLE-060)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is The Nature Of Science?
     How Do Children Learn Science?  
     How Can You Improve Science Learning For Diverse Learners?  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Do You Plan For The Inquiry-Based Classroom?  
     What Inquiry Methods Help Learners To Construct Understanding?  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Can You Use Questions To Foster Scientific Inquiry?  
     How Do You Develop And Use Authentic Assessment?  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Does Technology Enrich Scientific Inquiry?  
     How Do You Plan For And Integrate Science With Other Disciplines?  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Can You Design And Manage A Safe Inquiry-Based Science Classroom?  
     What Materials And Resources Promote Inquiry-Based Science?  

Computers In Middle School Education (MLE-185)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning And Instruction
     Computer Applications In Education
     The Impact Of The Computer On Education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Legal And Ethical Issues
     Learning About The Computer
     Learning With Graphics Tools
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning With Word Processor Tools
     Learning With Spreadsheet Tools
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning With Database Tools
     Learning With Multimedia Tools
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning With Internet Tools
     Internet Applications In Education

Introduction To Middle School Teaching (MLE-476)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching Young Adolescents: Recognizing And Understanding The Challenge
     Professional Responsibilities Of Teachers Of Young Adolescents
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking And Questioning: Skills For Meaningful Learning
     The Learning Environment: Planning And Managing The Classroom
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Curriculum
     Preparing An Instructional Plan
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing And Reporting Student Achievement
     Organizing And Guiding Student Learning: Alone And In Groups
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Additional Strategies And Strategy Integration

Fundamentals Of Middle School Mathematics (MLE-603)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mathematics For The 21st Century
     The Challenge Of Middle School Learners
     The Practice Of Effective Instruction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Effective Assessment
     Problem Solving: An Approach To Teaching And Learning Mathematics
     Making Sense Of Number And Operations
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Algebra: The Gateway
     Geometry: Moving Beyond Formulas
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measurement: Behind The Units
     Data Analysis: The Process
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probability; Measures Of Uncertainty
     Teaching As A Career: The Journey Begins

Art In Middle School Education (MLE-714)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Beginning The Journey
     Understanding The Creative Process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Exploring Feelings And Images
     Introducing Music And Movement
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Celebrating The Visual Arts
     Encouraging Play And Creative Drama In The Classroom
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Experimenting With Three-Dimensional Art
     Planning For Literature
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Beginning A New Adventure

Introduction To Middle School Education (MLE-833)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classroomlife
     Teacher Expectations  
     Management I: Preventing Problems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Management Ii: Coping With Problems Effectively
     Motivation
     Students’ Interactions With One Another
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Addressing Heterogenity In Learning Ability And Achievement Progress
     Affirming The Cultures And Supporting Achievements Of Diverse Students
     Teaching Worthwhile Content For Understanding Appreciation And Application
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Active Teaching
     Helping Students To Construct Usable Knowledge
     Assessing Students’ Learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Technology And Classroom Teaching
     Growing As A Teacher