Overview

Middle School Education 6-8 Initial Licensure at

James Madison University

prepare highly qualified professionals for educational roles in middle schools through advanced coursework and multiple, diverse field experiences. These school professionals will:

• Design and deliver curricula that effectively impact student learning,• Integrate technology in learning settings,• Value diversity of faculty and students in the school,• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and others,• Be reflective practitioners who continually evaluate their actions, and

• Value lifelong learning, engage in professional development, and conduct educational research.

Key facts

This M.A.T. pathway is designed specifically for and only available to college graduates, undergraduate seniors, and career switchers who have decided to pursue a teaching license. Candidates planning to teach at the middle grades level (grades 6-8) should contact the Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Department (www.jmu.edu/coe/msme/) for more information and to meet with an education advisor prior to applying to the program to discuss program options.

To be eligible for a teaching license in Virginia, candidates must not only meet certain pedagogical competencies set by the state and met in the M.A.T. program, but must also meet certain content-area competencies for at least one middle grades endorsement area (mathematics, English, social sciences, natural sciences), also set by the state but not included in the M.A.T. coursework. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to contact the MSME Department to determine which pre-requisites have already been met, either through coursework or comparable work experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Classroom and Behavior Management in a Diverse Society

Assessment of and for Learning

Literacy Across the Curriculum (for M.Ed.)

Concepts of First and Second Language Acquisition

English Teaching Methods in Middle Level Education
Content Area Field Experience in Middle Schools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or above.
Minimum grade of “C” in a “foundations of education and the teaching profession” course. JMU’s EDUC 200 Foundations of Education in the United States satisfies this requirement.
Minimum grade of “C” in a “human development and learning (birth through adolescence)” course. JMU’s EDUC 175 Learning, Behavior and Engagement in Context or PSYC 160 Life Span Human Development satisfies this requirement.
Minimum grade of “C” in a college-level writing course.
Passing score on the Praxis Core Math Assessment, JMU ALEKS math placement test or satisfactory SAT/ACT math section score (sent to MSME Department; contact for more information).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
Out-of-State

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17190 USD / year

≈ 17190 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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