At Midland University, you can major in Human Performance with a concentration in Physical Education K-6 and 7-12. The Physical Education concentration prepares students to become teachers who are uniquely equipped to apply their knowledge of human performance in school settings. The degree program is heavily field-based so that students spend a significant amount of time learning through hands-on teaching opportunities. Proximity to diverse elementary school, middle school, and high school settings also provides opportunities to experience multicultural environments.

Religion is an important human phenomenon. Our religion and philosophy department emphasizes the critical analysis of Christianity’s sacred texts and doctrines, reflection on the nature of religious belief and practice, and the integration of faith into daily life.

Students may pursue a sculpture concentration under the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree requires the student to choose an area of intensive studio practice, such as sculpture.

The Social Science composite is an interdisciplinary major that emphasizes a broad exposure to several disciplines including history, sociology and economics. Students do intensive study in one discipline while attaining competence in several social science areas. Although primarily designed for students preparing to teach in the public schools, a non-teaching social science major provides a strong background for a variety of careers.

Teacher Education has been an integral part of Midland University since its founding.  Teacher Education faculty work in partner