Dec 13, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

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


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Major code BS6179

Patton College of Education   
Department of Teacher Education   
Patton Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
www.ohio.edu/education/teacher-ed

Danielle Dani, contact person
dani@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. To receive a teaching license, students must successfully complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) exams and a Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). This major is aligned with national and state standards and prepares future teachers to help young adolescents in grades 4-9 develop conceptual understanding and fluency in language arts and science as well as the skills and competencies necessary for active and informed citizenship. The Middle Childhood Education program emphasizes a commitment to equity, justice, and diversity.

Admissions Information

In addition to first-year admission, teacher candidates must meet additional requirements to continue in the program (see below for additional details):

  • Admission to Teacher Candidacy (typically at the end of the first year)

  • Admission to Advanced Standing (typically at the end of the second year)

  • Admission to the Professional Internship (typically at the end of the third year)

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, Patton 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 their first year. 

Requirements:

These requirements are subject to change.

  1. Completion of 30 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
  2. Completion of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course:
         a.   Fulfillment of the Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning general education   
               requirement with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
         b.   Completion of the Pre-Teacher Candidacy coursework listed below.
  3. Submission of test scores on one of the following assessments. Admission will be determined holistically in tandem with other requirements and supplementary materials. Students only need to take and submit scores for one of the following tests, not all three.
         a.    PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test
         b.    ACT
         c.    SAT
  4. Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D.
  5. 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.
 

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:
         a.   EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development  
         b.   EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners Receiving Services and Supports under IDEA   
         c.   EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development  
         d.   EDTE 2300 - Education and Cultural Diversity   
  4. Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D.

Admission to Professional Internship

During candidates’ final year in the program they will complete a Professional Internship of intensive field experiences in a grades 4-9 classroom. Candidates must apply for admission to the Professional Internship by October 1 of the preceding year. The following requirements must be completed prior to the start of the Professional Internship (contact your advisor for additional details on the application process).

  1. Apply for admission to the Professional Internship. Candidates must have a current BCI & FBI Background check and been recommended for the internship by a representative appointed by faculty.
  2. Earn at least 90 hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in both areas of concentration.
  3. Earn at least 2 semesters (30 hours) of residence at OU.
  4. Complete all Educational Core coursework with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course.
  5. Have completed at least 75% of required coursework in both areas of concentration with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Transfer Admission

To obtain information specific to students seeking admission to the program as transfer students from another institution contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Change of Program Policy

To change or add your major/minor/certificate policy, contact the Office of Student Affairs, The Patton College of Education 740.593.4400.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates of this program may seek teaching positions in grades 4-9 at public and private schools. Additional career opportunities exist in the community and public sector. Having developed an understanding of the complex characteristics of children, families, and their surrounding communities, graduates may enjoy careers with community agencies to create equitable and diverse environments. With their lesson planning and presentation skills, graduates may enjoy corporate training or human resource work. Some graduates leverage their Middle Childhood Education undergraduate degree to enter graduate programs leading to careers as School Counselors, Librarians, or countless other careers that value the knowledge and skills developed while earning a degree in education.

Requirements

University-wide Graduation Requirements


Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the Middle Childhood Language Arts and Science major requires a minimum of 122 semester hours. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide  page.

Pre-Teacher Candidacy


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

MCE Educational Core


Complete courses in four areas with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher across all courses and a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course.

  • Educational Foundations
  • General Methods
  • MCE Reading Core
  • Subject Area Methods Courses

Educational Foundations


These courses are typically taken during the sophomore year. Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.

General Methods


These courses are typically taken during the junior year. Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.

MCE Reading Core


Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.

MCE Language Arts Methods Courses


Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.

MCE Science Methods Course


Complete the following course with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.

MCE Professional Internship in Teaching


Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in EDPL 4650:

MCE Language Arts Coursework


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

English Communication Elective


Complete one of the following:

English Creative Writing Elective


These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for Language Arts Coursework. Complete one of the following:

MCE Science Coursework


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

Complete one of the following courses


Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement: Mathematics & Social Studies (optional)


Ohio University has been approved by the Ohio Departemnt of Higher Education and the Ohio Educator Standards Board to offer the Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement.  The Endorsement is optional, but available to candidates for the Middle Childhood teaching license who wish to add an additional teaching field, or two additional teaching fields, for grades 4 through 6 only.

Generalist Endorsement: Mathematics


Complete the following courses with no grade below B. No transfer credit will be accepted. Any substitution must be approved by the chair of the Middle Childhood program. In addition, you must achieve a passing score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators for Middle Childhood Science and earn 50 hours of field experience within a grades 4-6 mathematics classroom.

Generalist Endorsement: Social Studies


Complete the following courses with no grade below B. No transfer credit will be accepted. Any substitution must be approved by the chair of the Middle Childhood program. In addition, you must achieve a passing score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators for Middle Childhood Social Studies and earn 50 hours of field experience within a grades 4-6 social studies classroom.

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