Middle Level Education (4-8)

Teachers can have an incredible impact on their students. Understanding children’s development, psychology, family, and culture prepares you to faithfully engage with future students. A middle-level education degree from Geneva encourages you to model Jesus, the greatest Teacher.

Geneva prepares you to make a meaningful impact in your career, community and life.

Classroom Experience

Students spend 250+ hours in the classroom prior to student teaching

Certified by Commonwealth Agency

100% of our certification programs are approved by PA Department of Education

National Reciprocity

Teaching certification earned based on Geneva’s program is recognized in most states

Key Courses

Educational Psychology

Study the psychology of teaching: how a teacher functions in the classroom, the role of motivation and development, and ways to adapt to include all backgrounds when teaching

Adolescent Development

Middle school is a time of transition. This psychology course helps future teachers understand the social, developmental, and physiological stages that their students will be in

Middle Level Block

Explores the various methods for teaching the four major content areas, and opportunities to teach such lessons in the fields.

Academic Skill Intervention for Exceptional Children

Teachers need to be able to include students with many different skill sets. This class provides tested strategies and techniques to better engage students with physical and/or mental disabilities

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Experienced & Accomplished Faculty

Deana Mack

Associate Professor of Education and Chair, Department of Education

David Narigon

Associate Professor of Education

Emily Maddox

Instructor of Education

Michal Wargo

Assistant Professor of Education

Program Overview
Learning Objectives
National Reciprocity

Teachers make a great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals, and Geneva students learn to cultivate their passion to teach in a variety of educational settings. Education is a mission field and at Geneva our graduates are prepared to teach redemptively in both public and Christian schools, or wherever they are called.

Grounded by a Christian worldview, the mission of the education department is to prepare professional teachers committed to excellence and integrity in:

Content knowledge and pedagogy
Responsive differentiated instruction
Respectful collaboration
Continued professional growth

The learning objectives for middle level education majors are:

The teacher candidate understands the content knowledge of the various disciplines, plans meaningful instruction to meet the diverse needs of the students and the curriculum, and continually assesses to evaluate learner growth.
The teacher candidate knows and applies theories of learning and development to create a learning environment that will accommodate a diverse student population.
The teacher candidate understands and uses appropriate instructional strategies and effective communication supported by technology to foster critical thinking and collaboration in the classroom.
The teacher candidate develops reflective professional practices based upon current educational research to improve opportunities for student learning.
The teacher candidate identifies and analyzes educational processes and issues from a Christian perspective.

Pennsylvania is a member of NASDTEC the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. This membership assists in clarification of reciprocity from one state to another. Geneva’s Education program meets Pennsylvania’s educational requirements for licensure. Once Pennsylvania licensure is earned, then the PA license can be evaluated by the other state. To view the current reciprocity agreements, please visit: www.nasdtec.net/page/InterstateAgreements

The most accurate regulations can be found on the state education websites. For example, if you want to convert a PA teaching license to the state of Ohio, you would visit: sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/information-and-resources/educator-licensure-process

Career Outcomes

Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.

100%

of our students pass the PRAXIS exams their first time (2022-23)

“What really blessed me was the genuine commitment that this school and student body has to Christ. While at Geneva, I was challenged to stretch my faith like never before, and I couldn't be more thankful.” – Lydia, education graduate

Be prepared for careers such as...

Reading, Math, Science & Social Studies Teacher Grades 4-6
Special Area Content Teacher for Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies grades 7-8

Further your impact...

Teach in classrooms overseas
Publish works on psychology, education, and teaching strategies
Get certified in Special Education and become a Special Education Teacher

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