Program Overview
Teach for Change: Be the middle grades teacher you wish you had.
If you’ve spent time with kids this age, you know that they are energetic, curious and funny. Our award-winning program prepares you to create engaging curriculum and learning environments that are responsive to the needs of young adolescents.
Our Unique Approach
- Experiential learning in middle school classrooms beginning in your first year
- Place-based, problem-based, and project-based learning
- Social justice and sustainability education to engage young adolescents in democratic citizenship
- Best practices addressing the nature and needs of young adolescents
- Interdisciplinary teaching approaches that promote student voice in their learning
- Personalized, proficiency-based curriculum designed to support your learning and growth
Success Spotlight
"I was very thankful to be placed in a culturally diverse school where I have potential for growth. It is very challenging work, but the education program here made me feel prepared going in, and they always fully supported me throughout my student teaching placements." – Alden Ducharme '22
Commitment to Your Success
Enjoy ongoing support and mentoring from your advisor and our award-winning faculty. Develop enduring connections with classmates, faculty, and mentor teachers in the field. Connect with our vibrant local and national middle level community through the Middle Grades Collaborative and the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) regional and national conferences.
Meet Our Faculty
Our student services team will also be available to provide holistic advising and support throughout your journey with us. Your success is our top priority.
Dual Licensure, Minors and Certificate Pathways
Research Opportunities
Our nationally recognized faculty engage in research on evidence-informed practices that informs our innovative curriculum and teaching methods. Some students get involved with faculty-led research, while others pursue independent study projects.
Explore the World
Engage, learn and share with other cultures through study abroad opportunities in Costa Rica, France, New Zealand, Portugal (Azores Islands), and other countries around the world. UVM's Office of International Education provides a full range of resources and support to help guide you.
National Accreditation and Teaching Licensure
Our graduates find career success in Vermont and around the country. UVM's nationally accredited teacher education programs lead to an endorsement for Vermont licensure that can be used to acquire a license in all states, though the pathway may differ based on the state where you are seeking licensure.
Funding Your Degree
Explore generous financial assistance opportunities: UVM Financial Aid and Scholarships
Accelerated Master's Degree Pathways (AMPs)
Save time and money on the way to an advanced degree and higher earning potential when you enter the field. Explore Accelerated Master's Degree Pathways to earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years.
Admissions
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Degree Requirements
