Adolescent-to-Young-Adult - ME

Master of Education in Adolescent-to-Young Adult

Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Physical Science - Physics & Chemistry – ME6395
Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Life Science – ME6861
Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Earth/Space Science – ME6862
Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Integrated Science – ME6869
Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Integrated Language Arts – ME6866
Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Integrated Mathematics – ME6867
Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Integrated Social Studies – ME6868

Department of Teacher Education
McCracken Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4400
doppen@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Overview

The AYA program prepares subject specific secondary teachers (grades 7-12) with licensure in Earth/Space Science, Integrated Language Arts, and Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Science, Integrated Social Studies, Life Science, and Physical Science.

The AYA program offers a research-based dynamic curriculum focusing on the development of professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Program faculty members bring expertise in their disciplines as well as experience working in K-12 schools. Faculty members are committed to student success and collaborate with colleagues in the College of Arts and Science and other stakeholders to ensure program rigor and responsiveness to state, local, and national initiatives. AYA program students enjoy the opportunity to become members in student chapters of disciplinary professional organizations.

A key feature of the AYA program is its yearlong clinical culminating in a professional internship and a Master’s research project. The AYA Master’s program can be completed in 3 academic terms if students (a) begin their program of study during the summer academic term, (b) follow a prescribed sequence of courses, and (c) submit official documentation demonstrating they have successfully passed the required content exam of the Ohio Assessment for Educators. Students who enter the program in fall or spring semester or who must meet additional content knowledge requirements may require more than three academic terms to successfully complete the Master’s program.

Program Learning Outcomes

The AYA program is designed to prepare beginning teachers, who develop:

A strong foundation in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) they teach
An understanding of how children and youth learn, develop and engage with subject matter and with each other
Equitable and inclusive teaching and assessment practices that are responsive to diverse learners, communities, and a global society
The ability to work within and across a range of community and professional contexts
A disposition and skills to critically reflect on and learn from their practice
A strong sense of agency and the capacity to become leaders in their field

Opportunities for Graduates

AYA Master’s program students are eligible to apply for a teaching license in the State of Ohio once they successfully complete the courses listed on their program of study, the required Ohio Assessment for Educators licensure examinations, and the Professional Internship in Teaching. AYA program graduates enjoy careers teaching language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in schools in Ohio and around the nation. Many additionally serve as curriculum specialists for their discipline.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/teacher-ed/masters/aya-multi

Admission Requirements

Applicants whose qualifications satisfy all the following elements are reviewed for admission to the Master of Education in Adolescent-to-Young Adult program:

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited program in a program related to the area of licensure
GPA 3.0 or higher
GRE quantitative reasoning score of 290 or higher (verbal and quantitative combined)
A passing score on the appropriate Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) content exam for their concentration:

Integrated Language Arts - OAE 020 English Language Arts
Integrated Mathematics - OAE 027 Mathematics
Integrated Social Studies - OAE 025 Integrated Social Studies
Integrated Science - OAE 024 Integrated Science
Earth/Space Science - OAE 014 Earth and Space Science
Life Science - OAE 007 Biology
Physical Science - OAE 035 Physics

The application requires three letters of recommendation, an autobiography, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate when applicable), and an academic writing sample. Transfer credit may be considered.

International Students

This program is for the purpose of Ohio teaching licensure and is open only to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. An I-20 may not be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 46 credit hours as follows:

Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Core

All AYA master’s degree students complete the following coursework:

Research

Curriculum and Instruction

Professional Internship

Students must complete a professional internship in a classroom. All placements will be made by the Office of Clinical Experience. In the fall term the internship consists of 150 hours. In the spring term the internship is full time and EDPL 5620 and 5630 provide course credit for this time.

Specialization Requirements

Complete a minimum of 4 hours of content-specific pedagogy coursework (6 hours for Family & Consumer Science):

Natural Science Specializations - ME6395, ME6861, ME6862, ME6868

These courses are required for Physical Science - Physics & Chemistry; Life Science; Earth/Space Science; and Integrated Science.

Integrated Language Arts – ME6866

Take one of the two following sets of courses:

Integrated Mathematics – ME6867

Integrated Social Studies – ME6868

Culminating Experience

The capstone experience consists of a portfolio, a research study, or a master’s thesis. Students must consult with their faculty advisor to determine the capstone experience that is most appropriate for their goals.