Bachelor in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

At Union College, tuition is Additional fees may be required for field experiences and certification tests..

Graduates are qualified to teach students in grades five through nine. The programme combines coursework with field experiences in real classrooms to develop teaching skills. Students complete a dual teaching field in subjects such as English/Communication, Mathematics, Sciences, or Social Studies. The curriculum includes practicum hours and student teaching under supervision.

Focus areas include English/Communication, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies.

The programme requires a total of 120 credit hours, distributed across pre-professional, professional preparation, and final blocks. Students complete 23 semester hours in two teaching fields with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in each. The final block includes 12 credit hours of supervised student teaching.

Graduates qualify to teach in middle school settings in grades five through nine.

A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for initial admission. To enter the Teacher Education Program, students must maintain a 2.75 GPA overall, in pre-professional courses, in professional courses, and in their teaching emphasis. Admission to student teaching requires passing PRAXIS II content area and PLT tests.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 55% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.