The following program tracks qualify students to teach in grades six through eight in the two named focus areas. This degree leads to a Tennessee teaching license.

Career Opportunities

  • Middle Grades Teacher
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Childcare Center Director
  • Home-Based Service Provider
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Teaching Abroad
  • Non-governmental Agency (Education)
  • Missions

What to Expect

Travel/Global Trips

  • New Zealand Education Global Trip 
  • Alaska Education Global Trip 
  • Mexico 
  • Thailand 

Club/Social

  • Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society 
  • Lee Future Educators 

Awards/Honors

  • Departmental Awards 
  • The Jimmy Bilbo Student Teacher Award 

Capstone

The Capstone course is designed to help graduating students integrate their faith with the academic knowledge they have gained throughout their studies. It is regarded as the final reflection of the essential Core Values of Lee University. 

 

Service

Some courses within the major will require in-class service projects.

Research

  • Many courses have research components and writing opportunities. 
  • McNair Scholars 

Home/Location

Students will spend most of their time in the Helen DeVos College of Education and in local schools. 

 

Internships/Practicum

Senior year requires clinical practice involving Methods and fulltime student teaching or internships. 

 

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