
Our average class size is 17 students allowing more interaction with faculty.
Midway University was founded as a teacher school and has a long history of training amazing educators in our teacher education program. Midway’s middle school education program prepares teachers to teach in grades 5-9. Students can select from subject emphasis areas in middle school English, middle school math, middle school science, and middle school social studies. When you graduate you will meet the middle school teaching requirements for certification in Kentucky.
Once students have met admissions requirements and are accepted into Midway University, they will need to apply for acceptance into the Teacher Education program.
Students wishing to seek certification in other states should contact that state’s teacher certification granting agency for information on specific requirements. If you plan to teach outside the U.S. or don’t need teaching certification you may consider our Education Studies degree.
Each middle school teaching student must have one area of academic emphasis. You may be able to meet the requirements for a minor while meeting the requirements for your emphasis.
From American Literature to Linguistics to Shakespeare, students pursuing this emphasis will complete 30 credit hours of English coursework.
The math emphasis covers topics of calculus, trigonometry, finite math, statistics, and concepts in teaching mathematics.
Elements of biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics make up the middle school science area of emphasis.
History, world civilization, government, and geography make up the topics within the middle school social science area of emphasis.
Learning and Behavioral Disorders (LBD) is an additional 21 credit hours add-on concentration that any education major can add.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of middle school teachers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031. The median annual wage for middle school teachers was $61,320 in May 2021.
Students are eligible as “full-time and “part-time” students for Federal loans and may be eligible for Federal and/or State grants. (A full-time student is a student taking 12 credit hours or more per term; a part-time student is a student taking 6-12 credit hours.)
Visit Financial Aid page for more details.
Midway University works hard to provide quality degree programs at an affordable price for our students. Students can view our Tuition and Fees Schedule online.
Make sure you get the whole picture before making your decision. First, complete your FAFSA so you can see what financial aid you are eligible to receive and complete your application. Once you are admitted to Midway University, you can meet with our Financial Aid Office to discuss all the eligible aid (federal, state and institutional) that you have access to and apply for scholarships. This is the only way to figure out the true cost and if you will have any out-of-pocket expenses to cover.
Midway University accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions that are 100-level or higher with a grade of “C” or better. At the time of admission, our Admissions Counselors will provide an unofficial evaluation of your transfer credit. An official evaluation will be completed by the Registrar’s Office after acceptance.
"I've been able to take the training and the education I received at Midway and apply it directly to the classroom and into real life situations. This has particularly been the case when it comes to the leadership aspect of the Teacher Education Program. With the strong foundation provided to me in both leadership and collaboration, I've been able to smoothly transition into my new school, and help to generate and implement positive changes that will have a real impact on the students, staff and community in the coming school year."
Chris Workman ' 17 & '20
B.A. in Education P-5 and 5-9 with areas of emphasis in Social Studies and English / Language Arts, with a Minor in Psychology & Master of Education