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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Field of study · Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Pine Bluff

  • Intl. Tuition

    US$18,825 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    US$9,762 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.

Student life (indicative)

Pine Bluff offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

1,807

Staff Ratio

12.0:1

International

2.8%

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

40%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£18,462

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

US$18,825

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$9,762

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

University Life

Rural

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

1,807

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

12:1

Students per staff

International Students

3%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Rural

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Pine Bluff offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

  • Pine Bluff offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene.
  • A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Parks & green spaces
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Undergraduate Students1,807
Student-to-Staff Ratio12:1
International Students3%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

40%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£18,462

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.

  • Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Trades
  • Public Safety

Study Abroad Opportunities

N

  • N

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

US$18,825

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$9,762

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

US$75,300

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)US$18,825per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)US$9,762per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£466/mo
Food & Groceries£229/mo
Transport£43/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£865
Annual living costs£10,380/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,095/month budget (housing $590, food $290, transport $55) covers everything comfortably. An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.

  • A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,095/month budget (housing $590, food $290, transport $55) covers everything comfortably.
  • An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.