The curriculum in middle-grades education with concentrations in language arts, mathematics, science and social science at Berry College provides the teacher with knowledge, competencies and specializations for meeting the interests and needs of students from grades four through eight.

The middle-grades curriculum can be highly individualized for each graduate candidate, depending upon the candidate’s teaching needs. Candidates must choose a primary and secondary concentration from language arts, mathematics, science, and social science. 

EDU 601 must be included within the first five courses taken. EDU 602 must be completed in the semester designated at the time of admission and must complete the action research sequence with EDU 626 and 641.