Middle Childhood Language Arts and Mathematics (B.S.Ed.)

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Major code BS6180

Patton College of Education
Department of Teacher Education
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.597.2198
Fax: 740.593.0477
http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/academics/teacher-preparation/department-of-teacher-education/index.cfm

Frans H. Doppen, contact person

doppen@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Middle Childhood Education program includes six majors with academic specializations in any two of the following content specializations: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Successful completion of the program and passing scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) exams and a Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) will qualify you for an Ohio four-year Resident Educator teaching license. This major will prepare you to teach Language Arts and Mathematics in grades 4-9 in Ohio.

Admission Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention program in teacher education. Criteria and procedures are available in the Office of Student Affairs, McCracken Hall.

Regional campus students should check with the office of student affairs or the dean’s office on the regional campus for information.

Admission to Teacher Candidacy

Candidates must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy before taking any education courses numbered 2000 and above. (Exception EDCT 2030)

Generally, candidates apply for admission to Teacher Candidacy during the second semester of your first year.

Requirements

These requirements are subject to change.

Completion of 30 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Completion of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course:
1. Tier I Math course (1M) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
2. Tier I Freshman Composition course (1E) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
3. EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
4. PSY 1010 - General Psychology with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
Satisfactory test score (only passing scores on one assessment required)
1. PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test.
  - Reading: 156
  - Math: 150
  - Writing: 162
2. ACT: 21 (comp)
3. SAT
  - 990 (taken before March 2016)
  - 1070 (taken after March 2016)
Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D
Submission of results of the tuberculosis skin test (administered by Campus Care or other appropriate office).
New Transfer Students: Transfer CUM GPA may be considered towards Teacher Candidacy.

Admission to Advanced Standing

Candidates must be admitted to Advanced Standing before taking any education courses numbered 3000 or above. Candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75, as well as a 2.75 GPA in each teaching field for which licensure is sought to continue to take education courses numbered 3000 or above. Methods courses can be taken no more than twice. Failure to obtain a satisfactory grade can result in dismissal from the program.

Generally, candidates apply for Advanced Standing in Teacher Candidacy at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Patton College Office of Student Affairs, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean’s office on the regional campus for information.

These requirements are subject to change.

General requirements
1. Completion of 60 semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 2.75.
2. An accumulative GPA of 2.75 in each teaching field for which a licensure is sought.
3. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each:
  1. EDTE 2020
  2. EDTE 2010
  3. EDTE 2000
4. Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D

Change of Major, Minor, or Certificate Policy

To obtain information about a change of major/minor/certificate policy, contact the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Education.

External Transfer Admission

To obtain information about external transfer admission, contact the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Education.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

See Program Overview.

Requirements

Major Hours Requirement

The middle childhood education language arts and mathematics major requires a minimum of 123 hours.

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

Department-Level Requirements for Teacher Education

View the Department-Level Requirements for Teacher Education .

Middle Childhood Education Requirements

Your program is designed to meet requirements in three areas: General Education, Teacher Candidacy, and Content for the Teaching Fields.

One or more of your requirements in content for the teaching fields will also qualify to meet a General Education Tier II requirement. You may partially satisfy both requirements with a single course. You are always welcome to meet with an academic advisor for assistance in selecting General Education Tier II courses that also meet requirements in content in the teaching fields.

MCE Pre-Teacher Candidacy

Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each:

EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

MCE Teacher Candidacy

Complete the following with a 2.75 GPA and a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each:

EDCS 3010 - Education and Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
EDCT 2030 - Technological Applications in Education Credit Hours: 3
EDMC 3010 - Curriculum Development in Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 3
EDMC 3000 - Introduction to Middle Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 2020 - Field Experience in Education Credit Hours: 1
EDTE 3720 - Instructional Adaptations for Middle Childhood Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs Credit Hours: 3

MCE Reading Core

Complete the following courses:

EDTE 2200 - Phonics and the Structure of Language Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 3250 - Literature-Centered Developmental Reading Instruction Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 4200 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 4210 - Foundations of Reading Instruction, Diagnosis, and Remediation for Classroom Teachers Credit Hours: 3

MCE Professional Internship in Teaching

The following are taken concurrently to constitute the Professional Internship in Teaching. Applications for admission to the Professional Internship are due on November 1 of the year prior to the year you plan to begin your internship. All Professional Internships, as well as Early Field Experiences, must be completed in classrooms in the middle level grades: 4th through 9th grades. For additional information, contact the Office of Clinical Experiences, 103 McCracken Hall.

Complete the following courses. EDPL 4650 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better:

EDPL 3600 - Field Experience Credit Hours: 1 - 3
EDPL 4610 - Professional Internship in Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 6
EDPL 4620 - Professional Internship in Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 6
EDPL 4650 - Professional Internship Seminar Credit Hours: 3