Are you ready to shape the development of middle school students? You’ll do that here.

A middle school education in language arts degree prepares you for a career teaching language arts in a middle school setting. Our graduates are certified to work with grades 5-9. 

What You’ll Do  

As a middle school education language arts major at Southeast, you’ll gain real-world experiences that will prepare you to thrive in the classroom. 

  • Be prepared and certified to teach middle school language arts in grades 5 – 9. 
  • Integrate technology into your curriculum with the EDvolution® one-to-one instructional technology program. 
  • Have the opportunity for student teaching abroad, including our partnership with Eagles College in Iquique, Chile. 
  • Have opportunities for leadership in numerous student organizations. 
  • Have full-time faculty with experience in the classroom as their primary instructors. 
  • Study in a nationally accredited program. 

What Can You Do with a Middle School Education Degree in Language Arts?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’ll land your dream job in no time. 

Education Careers Outlook

  • Middle School Language Arts was in the top ten teacher shortage areas in Missouri in the 2019-2020 school year.
  • Placement rates are high for alumni with more than one teaching certification.
  • First-year teachers report feeling well-prepared by Southeast Missouri State University on our annual survey of first-year teachers.

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Outcomes & Careers 

  • $67k 

    Middle School Teacher  

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a middle school teacher is $67,790. 

  • $67k

    Career/Technical Middle School Teacher 

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a middle school language arts teacher is $67,680. 

  • $69k

    High School Teacher

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a high school teacher is $69,480. 

What You'll Study

Degree Map

As a middle school education language arts major, you’ll learn how to work with students in middle school settings in a supportive environment with faculty who have extensive classroom experience themselves. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. 

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Get Funding for Your Education

Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

Accreditations

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  • Apple Distinguished School logo

See the world as you gain experience: You'll do that here.

Do your student teaching abroad in a variety of locations, including our partnership with Eagles College in Iquique, Chile.

Out of State Certification

Completion of this program allows you to be eligible to apply for an education certification in the state of Missouri through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It is not certain if it leads to certification in other states. The U.S. Department of Education has contact information available for each state's licensure agencies.

Location
Office Location
Scully 238
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 5675
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701