The Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) in Middle Grades Education at Arizona State University prepares students for teacher certification to teach grades 5–9 in Arizona. The program combines general education, teacher preparation coursework, and extensive professional field experiences so graduates are ready to enter the classroom with practical teaching skills and a strong foundation in adolescent development and evidence-based instructional practice. Students also choose a content area focus such as English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies to deepen subject-specific expertise. Coursework emphasizes developmentally responsive curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices grounded in research and equity. Graduates earn a degree that qualifies them to pursue certification and careers as middle-level educators.