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Teaching middle school and junior high students offers many rewards. Today’s children are more business savvy than ever. They are eager to learn how to take on the world. Help them build the foundation they need for success by earning a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Central Missouri. In UCM’s Middle School Education program, with a focus on Business Education, you’ll not only learn how to be a teacher but will also get an education specific to teaching tomorrow’s business leaders.

UCM’s Middle School Business Teacher Education degree

While most college education programs are geared toward elementary students, UCM gives you an advantage in the career field by offering an undergraduate program focused on teaching middle and junior high students. We’ve been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation longer than any other Missouri public institution and offer one of the largest stand-alone middle school programs in the state. We’ll help you understand the age group you wish to teach and give you a greater edge by providing instruction specific to becoming a business education teacher.

What you will study

When completing your Middle School Business Teacher Education degree at the University of Central Missouri, you can expect a smart balance of classroom instruction and hands-on experience.

Plan to attend classes on our Warrensburg campus. Here, you’ll learn from UCM faculty who have first-hand knowledge on how middle school and junior high classrooms work. Their experience will help you understand how to be a teacher and relate to your students.

Coursework for your Middle School Business Teacher Education degree

Not only has our BSE program been nationally recognized by the Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE), but our Middle School Business Education program is also endorsed by the National Business Education Association (NBEA).

Courses specific to UCM’s Middle School Business Education concentration cover various aspects of business, including emerging technologies and business skills. These are taught by subject matter experts from the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies to provide you with a first-rate education in your chosen area of focus.

Unique learning opportunities in UCM’s Business Teacher degree program

Learn how to be a teacher in the best place possible: an actual middle school or junior high classroom. You’ll spend half of three semesters in the field, where you’ll work with a business education teacher and get constructive feedback on your teaching technique. You’ll also complete student teaching in your final semester. Together, these opportunities provide real-world experience you won’t find in other programs.

What can you do with a Middle School Teacher degree in Business Education from UCM?

Landing a job as a business education teacher soon after graduation is the standard of excellence here. UCM’s middle school and junior high school BSE program boasts a 99% job placement rate. Our graduates, certified to teach grades 5 through 9, have gone on to work in districts across Missouri. These include:

Holden School District

Warrensburg R-VI School District

Grain Valley Schools

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District

Blue Springs School District

St. Louis Public Schools

Your job opportunities as a middle school business education teacher

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