College of Education
McCracken Hall
James L. Heap, DeanGlenn A. Dotson, Associate Dean
Bonnie Beach, Assistant Dean
The College of Education is a professional college whose major goal is to prepare individuals for future careers related to education. A wide range of programs is offered for teaching at the early childhood, middle childhood, and high school levels and for other educational positions. The college provides graduate study in a variety of professional education fields.All undergraduate programs include a broad base of general education, intensive preparation in the subject matter field, and professional emphasis that combines theory with practice. Each program is thus designed to prepare students to enter their future career with a strong background in liberal arts, educational strategies and techniques, and a thorough understanding of teaching and learning processes.
The College of Education is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and is approved for teacher preparation by the State Department of Education of Ohio.
The College of Education shares the mission of Ohio University. Its special mission is to provide supportive and challenging experiences that foster the development of educational and human services professionals and the communities they serve. The college is a center for the development of knowledge and effective practices in education, human development, and organizational leadership. It promotes the efforts of participants to design and experiment with new practices, evaluate their impact, and share the results. Thus, programs evolve and are frequently improved to comply with changing standards established by the State of Ohio and accrediting agencies.
The information provided here does not include changes made after the printing deadline. Students must follow the program requirements that are in effect at the time of their acceptance into a teacher licensure program and be prepared to incorporate additional changes that may be required by program revisions. When you first enroll at Ohio University, the academic requirements and policies you must follow are determined by the catalog of entry and are effective for a period of five years. If you do not meet all requirements within five years, the requirements of the current catalog apply. Contact the Office of Student Services for current information about a particular program.
Bachelor of Science in Education
The Bachelor of Science in Education represents the completion of a program designed to allow you to attain competence in three areas: (1) the principal academic fields; (2) the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values underlying teaching; and (3) general/liberal educationBesides University General Education Requirements, you must complete the licensure requirements established for the program you are following.
If you plan to teach in the early childhood level, you may enroll in the College of Education or the College of Health and Human Services. This program meets the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualifies you for a provisional license to teach children from age three through grade three.
If you plan to teach middle school, you should enroll in the College of Education. This program meets the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualifies you for a provisional license to teach the two subjects indicated on the license in grades 4-9.
If you plan to teach grades 7-12 of special subjects (e.g., music, art, physical education), entroll in the College of Education or other colleges within the University. These programs meet the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualify you for a provisional license to teach the subjects indicated on the license.
If you plan to teach in special education classrooms, enroll in the College of Education. The curricula offered by the college meet the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualify you for a provisional license to teach in classrooms to students with mild to moderate or moderate to intensive eductional needs.
An undergraduate program and a graduate program are available to add a K-12 reading endorsement to any of the licenses mentioned above.
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Some programs have rstrictive admission; i.e, the number of students admitted is limited. Criteria and procedures are available from the Student Services Office in McCracken Hall.
All undergraduate teacher eduction programs at Ohio University conform to state standards for licensure issued by the State Department of Education of Ohio and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
These programs and courses apply to all students entering Ohio University in the 2003-04 school year but are subject to change to conform to any revisions set forth by the State Department of Education and national accrediting agencies. If you have questions about your program requirements, contact your advisor or Student Services, Ohio University, McCracken Hall 124, Athens OH 45701-2979, telephone 740-593-4400. E-mail: education@ohiou.edu. Internet: https://www.ohio.edu/education/
Title II of the Higher Education Act (1998) requires that all institutions engaged in teacher preparation to report information on how the institution performed based on annual data from a national testing company. See chart below for most recent data.
Passing Rates of Certificatin/Licensure ExaminationsFor initial certification/licensure in the State of Ohio, individuals must pass PRAXIS II examinations. This series of tests, developed by the Educational Testing Service, include professional knowledge and the content knowledge test(s) for the specific certificate/license being sought. In the 2000-2001 academic year, 533 individuals completed teacher education programs at Ohio University. Eighty-eight percent (88%) of the program completers passed all the PRAXIS II exams that they were required to take. The passing-rate of Ohio University graduates and the passing-rate of graduates throughout Ohio on individual tests are reported in the table below Name of Test Ohio Ohio Ohio University# University Passing Taking Test Passing Rate RateProfessional Knowledge 42 100% 99% Priciples of Learning & Teaching K-6 315 91% 91% Principles of Learning & Teaching 5-9 16 100% 85% Principles of Learning & Teaching 7-12 117 95% 94% Education in the Elementary School 20 100% 98% Elementary Education 260 94% 94% Early Childhood Education 39 97% 97% English-Content Knowledge 32 91% 83% Mathematics-Content Knowledge 18 78% 89% Chemistry, Phsyics & General Science 3 NC 100% Social Studies 1 NC NC Social Studies - Content Knowledge 19 100% 90% Physical Education - Content Knowledge 4 NC 83% Music - Content Knowledge 12 100% 90% Art - Content Knowledge 11 100% 94% Spanish 1 NC NC Spanish - Content Knowledge 6 NC 86% Biology & General Science 3 NC 100% Mathematics 3 NC 100% Spanish - Productive Language Skills 6 NC 59% Biology - Content Knowledge Part 1 7 NC 89% Biology - Content Knowledge Part 2 7 NC 73% Earth Science - Content Knowledge 1 NC 100% Health Education 7 NC 100% Special Education - Application of Core Principles 18 89% 97% Special Education - Knowledge- Based Core Principles 18 100% 97% *NC (Not Calculated) -Indicates that statistical calculations were not made. When fewer than 10 individuals take a specific test, the results are not s tatistically reliable. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Selective Admission and Retention
The college has a selective admission and retention process that applies to all students who intend to complete the teacher preparation program through Ohio University. Decisions regarding the retention of teacher education students in licensure programs will be made through a continual quarterly evaluation of progress in coursework, clinical experiences, and field-based experiences. Evaluation criteria will be directly related to the specific knowledge, skill, attitude, and value objectives associated with each experience. There are three selection phases in this process, two of which are described below. The third phase is detailed under " Student Teaching."You may appeal a decision regarding admission or retention by filing an appeal with the Credential Review Committee. Appeal information may be obtained from Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Admission to Professional Education
You must be admitted to professional education before taking any education courses numbered 200 and above.Generally you apply for admission to professional education during the third quarter of your first year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Student Services, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean's office on the regional campus for information.
Requirements
Students must include specific courses listed below during their first 45 hours of enrollment. These requirements are subject to change.1Completion of 45 quarter hours of credit with an overall grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 2.75. No education courses may be included in the g.p.a. 2Students must complete the following courses with a grade of "C" or better in each course. aPSY 101 General Psychology bAll Tier I freshman composition and mathematics, and COMS 103 (COMS 101 or 103 for integrated language arts majors or middle childhood majors with a concentration in language arts). 3Satisfactory performance on the Praxis I (PPST/CBT) Test. You must achieve scores of 172 or above in writing and mathematics and 173 or above in reading. ORbe exempt from the test due to a standardized test score. You must have achieve a composite score of 21 or better on the ACT and/or 990 or better on the SAT to be exempt. You may not enroll in education courses until this requirement is met. 4Submission of a statement confirming that your record is clear of any felony convictions, obtained from Student Services. 5Submission of results of the tuberculosis skin test (administered by Hudson Health Center or other appropriate office). 6Screening and recommendation by a representative appointed by faculty. 7Submission of two professional references. 8If you are a transfer student, you may be required to submit recommendations from your previous college. Your g.p.a. may be considered in admission decisions.
Admission to Advanced Standing in Professional Education
You must be admitted to advanced standing before taking any education courses numbered 300 or above. You must maintain an overall g.p.a. of 2.75, as well as a 2.75 g.p.a. in each teaching field for which licensure is sought to continue to take education courses numbered 300 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 you apply for advanced standing in professional education at the end of the third quarter of your sophomore year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Student Services, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean's office on the regional campus for relevant information.
These requirements are subject to change.
1General Requirements aCompletion of 90 quarter hours of credit with an overall g.p.a. of 2.75. bAn accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which a licensure is sought. cSatisfactory reports from: (1)TB test, from Hudson Health Center or other appropriate office. (2)Judiciaries (3)Faculty dScreening and recommendation by a representative appointed by faculty. eCompletion of a one-page statement of purpose, including students' goals as future educators. 2 Specific requirements for early childhood educationCompletion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each and a 2.75 g.p.a.: (1)HCCF 160 (2)HCCF 160A (3)HCCF 170 (4)HCCF 260 (5)HCCF 260L (6)HCCF 361 (7)HCCF 361L (8)EDSP 271 (9)EDEC 206 3 Specific requirements for middle, adolescent-young adult, multi-age (Pre-K-12) and intervention specialist education aCompletion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each: (1)EDCI 200 (2)EDCI 201 (3)EDCI 202 bA 2.75 g.p.a. in each teaching field for which licensure is being sought.
Transfer to the College of Education
Students from other colleges at Ohio University who wish to transfer into the College of Education must have an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75. Admission requirements are subject to revision.Professional Expectations
Membership in the Ohio University academic community carries with it certain rights and responsibilities that are specifically delineated in the Student Code of Conduct. In addition, membership in the education profession requires that you demonstrate the ability and commitment to respect the dignity, worth, and diversity of all persons with whom you work and study, including peers, school students, and professional contacts on campus and in the community. The complete policy regarding professinal expectations is available from the College of Education.Student Teaching
Successful student teaching represents the culmination of professional preparation; it is a requirement for teacher licensure. Early Childhood and double majors require additional student teaching.Application
It is your responsibility to submit an application for student teaching to the Office of Student Services no later than December 1 preceding the academic year in which a student teaching assignment is desired. Failure to apply by this deadline will place you on a waiting list for your desired quarter.Schedule, Housing, Transportation, and Assignments
You will experience a complete range of the teacher's activities in full-time student teaching assignments for one quarter. You must plan carefully during the first three years of college to provide for a completely free quarter to engage in full-time student teaching.The assignment of each student to a school is the responsibility and prerogative of the Office of Student Teaching. You will be assigned to one of our centers in Athens; Chillicothe; Ironton; Lancaster; St. Clairsville; or Zanesville.
You must secure your own housing and provide your own transportation to your assignments. You will need a car. Student teaching assignments in the Athens area are made within a commuting radius. The University assumes no responsibility for your transportation.
Prerequisites for Student Teaching
Applicants are evaluated for admission to student teaching in terms of the prerequisites described in this section. You are responsible for meeting the appropriate prerequisites prior to the opening of the quarter designated for student teaching on your application. In addition to the prerequisites detailed in this section, applicants in music, physical education, human and consumer sciences, and hearing and speech therapy must have approval of the appropriate departmental head.Enrollment in student teaching is open only to Ohio University degree candidates or to degree holders who are completing Ohio licensure requirements and who will be eligible for Ohio University's recommendation for an Ohio license upon the completion of student teaching.
Requirements must be completed by the time you begin student teaching, not at the time of application.
1 General requirements These requirements are subject to change. aCompletion of at least two quarters (30 quarter hours) of residence work at Ohio University. Transfer students must complete at least one-fourth of the preparation in the principal teaching field at Ohio University. bCompletion of at least 135 quarter hours with accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75. cCompletion of all requirements to be admitted to advanced standing in professional education at least one quarter prior to starting student teaching, including passing scores on PRAXIS I or equivalent. dCompletion of junior-level English composition requirement with a C or better. eCompletion of a significant portion (at least 75 percent) of the general education portion of the teacher education program you are pursuing and all of the University General Education Tier I and Tier II requirements. fScreening and recommendation for student teaching by a representative appointed by the faculty. 2 Specific requirements for early childhood education: EDPL 458, 459, 465; early childhood practicum aYou must meet all general requirements for admission to student teaching. bCompletion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each: (1)HCCF 160, 160A, 170, 260, 260L, 361, 361L, 363, 363L, 371, 455, 455L, 463, 465, 467 (2)EDCI 220, 371C, EDEC 269 or 206, 225, 319, 330, 330L, 340, 340L, 350, 350L, 421, 421L 3 Specific requirements for middle childhood: aCompletion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each. (1)EDCI 200, 201, 202, 371A, 420 (2)EDCS 301, 400 (3)EDCT 203 (4)EDMC 300, 301 (5)At least 10 hours of state required reading courses; EDCI 220, 325, 420, and 421 (6)Specific methods courses, one in each concentration area bCompletion of a major portion (at least 75 percent) of the work in each of the two concentration areas in which the student wishes to be licensed. cAn accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought. 4 Specific requirements for adolescent-young adult and the modern languages multi-age (Pre-K-12) education: aCompletion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each: (1)EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371B, 400, (2)EDCS 301, 400 (3)EDCT 203 (4)EDSE 350, 351 (5)Any specific methods course bCompletion of a major portion (at least 75 percent) of the work in each of the teaching fields in which the student wishes to be licensed. cAn accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought. 5 Specific requirements for multi-age art, music, and physical education: aCompletion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each: (1)EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371A, 400, 420 (2)EDCS 301, 400 (3)EDCT 203 (4)EDMC 300, EDMC 301 (5)Any additional education courses (to be determined) (6)Any specific methods courses bCompletion of a major portion (at least 75 percent) of the work in each of the teaching fields in which the student wishes to be licensed. cAn accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought. 6 Specific requirements for mild-moderate educational needs: aCompletion of all courses in Blocks I, II, III, and IV with a minimum grade of C in each course and a 2.75 g.p.a. in all blocks. bCompletion of all field experience courses required in Blocks I, II, III, IV, and EDEC 330, 330L, EDCI 220, 325 EDCS 301, 400. 7 Specific requirements for moderate-intensive educational needs: aCompletion of all courses in Blocks I, II, III, and IV with a minimum grade of C in each course and a 2.75 g.p.a. in all blocks. bCompletion of all field experience courses required in Blocks I, II, III, IV, and EDEC 330, 330L, EDCI 220, 325, EDCS 301, 400 8 Specific requirements for hearing and speech therapy: aCompletion of the following courses: (1)HSS 619 (2)HSS 643 (3)EDSP 474 or equivalent bEnrollment in master's program in Hearing and Speech Science
Graduation Requirements
Each student must earn at least 192 quarter hours to receive a degree from the College of Education. Students completing two degrees must complete a minimum of 208 hours. No more than 20 hours of courses may be taken through the Pass/Fail option. No more than 6 hours of HSC, HSM, HSW, or PED classes may count in the total hours required for graduation. Additionally, no more than 8 hours of developmental coursework may be used toward the completion of a degree. Although courses can apply to more than one requirement, the hours earned for such classes may only count once in the total. Students are required to have an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75, and to have a 2.75 or higher in the field(s) for which licensure is sought.Teaching Licenses
If you plan to teach in Ohio, you will apply for a teaching license one month before completing the required classes. Before you will be licensed to teach, passing scores for the Praxis II exam must be reported to Student Services in the College of Education. You also need a 2.75 overall g.p.a. and a 2.75 g.p.a in each field for which licensure is sought. Applications may be obtained from Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, or your regional campus student services office. The license is issued by the State Department of Education and qualifies you to teach the subjects indicated on the license.To be recommended by Ohio University for licensure, you must have a level of preparation in your major area of specialization that corresponds with the outline on the preceding and following pages, even though these requirements in many instances exceed those shown in the state licensure regulations.
Completion of requirements for graduation and of the professional courses required for licensure does not ensure that you will be recommended for licensure. Instructors in various courses, especially in courses in education and student teaching, will evaluate your fitness for the teaching profession in ways other than observation of academic performance in the classroom. Limitations that might impair your effectiveness as a teacher in the public schools will be made a part of your record. When you apply for a license, this record will be examined and your fitness for teaching given further consideration.
All students applying for a teaching license must undergo a background check by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). The State Department of Education will not issue a new license until it receives a copy of the background check from the BCI. This requirement includes:
1Those applying for their first license 2Those who have a license but are applying for an additional license
If you are applying for an endorsement or validation, you will not need to undergo a background check.
If you are not planning to teach in Ohio, familiarize yourself with the requirements specified by the state in which you expect to teach.
Once you are issued a two-year provisional license, you are required to complete the Entry Year Program and Performance Based Assessment (PRAXIS III) in order to be eligible for a five-year professional license.
Out-of-State Licensure and Reciprocity
Many states have licensure guidelines that allow all NCATE-accredited colleges to recommend students for licensure. Our NCATE accreditation allows the College of Education to recommend qualified students for teacher licensure in many other states. If you need to obtain licensure outside Ohio, contact the Department of Education in the appropriate state to obtain an application and learn if additional tests or courses are required. Your out-of-state application should be sent to Student Services, McCracken Hall.Partnerships
In conjunction with public schools in southeastern Ohio, the College of Education has developed several partnerships. Partnership programs provide increased field experience opportunities for preservice teachers to learn with, and from, experienced teachers. Partnership schools support and encourage ongoing professional development for faculty and administrators. Current partnerships for Early Childhood Education include: Chauncey Literacy partnership, East R.E.A.D. Partnership, and The Plains Partnership. For Middle Childhood, Adolescent to Young Adult, and Multi-Age majors, the C.A.R.E. partnership is offered.Placement
The Office of Career Services, located in Lindley Hall, offers assistance to undergraduate students seeking educational positions. Information about available teaching and administrative positions in the public schools, as well as openings in education, student personnel, counselor education, and physical education departments of colleges and universities of most states and many foreign countries, is disseminated through the office.Education Abroad
For information about education abroad opportunities, refer to "Office of Education Abroad" in the "University-Wide Academic Opportunities" section.Department of Counseling and Higher Education
The Department of Counseling and Higher Education offers only graduate programs. However, some undergraduate courses are available in career counseling and human relations. For more information about graduate programs, contact Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, telephone 740-593-4400.Department of Educational Studies
The Department of Educational Studies offers only graduate programs; however, some undergraduate courses are provided for licensure programs in the Department of Teacher Education. For more information about graduate programs, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, telephone 740-593-4422.Department of Teacher Education
The Department of Teacher Education comprises four major program areas: early childhood education, middle childhood education, secondary education (adolescent-young adult), and special education (intervention specialist). The department provides the opportunity for students admitted to professional education to pursue undergraduate courses leading to teacher licensure in the state of Ohio. Listed below are program descriptions and course requirements for each of the licensure patterns offered.For more information about undergraduate programs contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, (740-493-4400).
Changes in state standards will dictate requirement changes not available at printing. Check with the student services office for current information.
Early Childhood Education
Major Code BS6854
Early Childhood Education prepares you to teach children three years old through third grade. You must meet the criteria for selective admission and retention in Teacher Education, including a 2.75 g.p.a. in your major, in required professional education courses, and overall. Upon completion of the program and passing the Praxis II exam, you are eligible for an Ohio two-year provisional license in Early Childhood Education. The Early Childhood Education program is offered in both the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services. Regardless of the college from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach age three through grade three, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam.
Restrictive Admission
Enrollment in the program is limited to promote quality instruction, appropriate field placement, and effective advising. Contact the Office of Student Services or your academic advisor for details on the Early Childhood retrictive admission criteria and process.
Required General Education Courses
Ohio requirements for teacher licensure state that you must complete a general studies program that includes the arts, communications, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, sciences, and the social sciences. In addition, the general studies curriculum should incorporate multicultural and global perspectives. You should work closely with your faculty advisor to select courses that would fulfill both Ohio University General Education Requirements (see Graduation Requirements section) and the requirements for teacher licensure.Specific Tier I quantitative skills courses that are required:
MATH 120*, Elementary Topics in Math 11 (10 hrs min req'd) 121, 122 Note: These math courses are recommended; however, any math course numbered 120 or above and totaling 10 hours will be acceptable. Specific Tier II courses that are required:PSY 101 General Psychology 5 Select one course from the following American history or political science options: HIST 200 Survey of United States History 1600-1865 4 HIST 201 Survey of United States History 1865-present 4 POLS 101 American National Govt 4 POLS 102 Issues in American Politics 4 POLS 103 The U.S. in World Affairs 4 Biological Science requirement: PHIL 100L World of Plants 5 orBIOL 101 Principles of Biology 5 Earth Science requirement: GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 orGEOL 101 Introduction to Geology Physical science requirement: PSC 100 & 140 Survey of Astronomy & Lab 5 orPSC 100D Moons & Planets: & 140 the Solar System and Lab orPSC 101L Physical World orPSC 105L Color, Light & Sound orPHYS 201 Introduction to Physics Note: The three required science courses must each include a lab and must appear on an approved list. Speech Requirement: COMS 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
Professional requirements
You must earn a grade of C or better in all of the following courses, except HCCF 462A, HCCF 462B, HCCF 462C or HCCF 462E.
HCCF 160 Intro to Child Development 4
HCCF 160A Observing & Recording
Young Childhood Behavior 3
HCCF 170 Intro to Early Childhood Ed 3
Admission to professional education is required to take the following courses:
HCCF 260 Diversity in Early Childhood
Education 3
HCCF 260L Clinical: Diversity and Awareness 1
HCCF 361 Guidance and Classroom
Management in EC Ed 3
HCCF 361L Clinical: Guidance and
Classroom Mgt 1
HCCF 363 Creative Experiences in
Early Childhood 4
HCCF 363L Clinical: Creative
Experiences 1
HCCF 371 Family Development 3
EDCI 203 Technological Applications
in Education 4
EDCI 220 Phonics 5
EDCI 371C Instructional Adaptations for
Learners with Exceptionalities 4
EDEC 206 Introduction to
Integrated Curriculum 4
EDEC 225 Emergent Reading
and Literacy 4
EDSP 271 Intro to Education of
Exceptional Children 4
After admission to advanced standing, take the following:
HCCF 455 Curriculum & Teaching
Strategies in EC 4
HCCF 455L Clinical: Curriculum &
Teaching Strategies 2
HCCF 463 Preschool Admin. 3
HCCF 465 Parent Education 3
HCCF 467 Philosophy & Theories of
Child Development 3
EDEC 319 Reading & Literature in
EC Classrooms 5
EDEC 330 Mathematics in EC 4
EDEC 330L Clinical: Mathematics in EC 1
EDEC 340 Science in EC 4
EDEC 340L Clinical: Science in EC 1
EDEC 350 Social Studies in EC 3
EDEC 350L Clinical: Social Studies in EC 1
EDEC 421 Observing Children for
Reading Strategies & Skills 2
EDEC 421L Clinical: Observing
Children for Reading
Strategies & Skills 2
Related requirements:
HCFN 128 Intro to Nutrition 4
NRSE 303 Health & Safety in EC 3
PESS 270 Teaching of Physical Ed 3
Select one of the following courses:
HCCF 462A Pluralistic Life Styles 4
HCCF 462B Parenthood 4
HCCF 462C The One-Parent Family 4
HCCF 462E Youth Identity Crisis 4
Primary Student Teaching
(apply by Dec. 1, one year in advance)Take three courses concurrently:
EDPL 458 Student Teaching 7 EDPL 459 Student Teaching 6 EDPL 465 Student Teaching 3
Pre-School Student Teaching
(apply by one year in advance in Grover Center W324)HCCF 474 Early Childhood
Student Teaching 6
HCCF 475 Early Childhood Seminar 3
Middle Childhood Education Programs
To receive a B.S.Ed. in Middle Childhood Education, you must complete one of the following programs and achieve a passing score on the Praxis II exam prior to licensure. Each program curriculum includes coursework well distributed over two academic concentrations. For example, academic concentration combinations can come from language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Upon completing the program and achieving a passing score on the appropriate fields of the Praxis II exam, you are eligible for a two-year provisional teaching license for grades 4-9.Required General Education Courses (minimum required hours: 52)
You are required to fulfill Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Different concentrations may require that a set of general education courses be taken as part of tier requirements. To avoid taking unnecessary courses, it is important that you meet with your advisor when planning your Tier II courses.
Admission to professional education requires that you get a grade of C or better in the following courses:
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 Tier 1 Math COMS 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4 Tier 1 Math
Reminder: 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 Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Professional requirements: 26
All professional courses are taught with a middle childhood focus. The following courses must be completed with a 2.75 g.p.a. and no grade below a C.The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth, and Development 6 EDCI 201 Char. of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Education 2 EDCI 203 Technological Appls. in Education 4 EDCI 301 Educ. and Cult. Diversity 3 EDCI 371A Instr. Adapt. for Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs 4 EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4 Required reading core: 18A grade of C or better is required in each course in the required reading core, EDMC 300, 301, 360, and methods core. EDCI 220 Phonics and the Structure of Language 5 EDCI 325 Literature-Centered Dev. Reading Instruction 5 EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 4 EDCI 421 Foundations of Reading Instruction, Diagnosis, and Remediation 4 All middle childhood majors take the following two courses: EDMC 300 Middle Childhood Instr. Process and Curriculum 4 EDMC 301 Middle Childhood Educ. and Curriculum 5 Two methods courses are required, one in each of the two concentrations chosen: EDMC 310 Teaching Lang. Arts in Middle Childhood Grades 4 EDMC 310L Clinical Experience with EDMC 310 1 EDMC 330 Teaching Mathematics in Middle Childhood Grades 4 EDMC 330L Clinical Experience with EDMC 330 1 EDMC 340 Teaching Sci. in Middle Childhood Grades 4 EDMC 340L Clinical Experience with EDMC 340 1 EDMC 350 Teaching Soc. Studies in Middle Childhood Grades 4 EDMC 350L Clinical Experience with EDMC 350 1 Student TeachingEDPL 461 Student Teaching in Middle Childhood 7 EDPL 462 Student Teaching in Middle Childhood 6 EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3These three courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1 of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. For example, if you plan to student teach during any of the three quarters of the 2004-2005 school year, apply by December 1, 2003. All student teaching and early field experiences must be completed in grade levels associated with the state's definition of middle childhood (fourth grade through ninth grade). For further information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Major Requirements
Select two concentrations from the following four areas of concentration. Some of these courses are Tier II classes.Language Arts Concentration: 45
ENG 200 Intro to Literature 4 ENG 323 American Lit 1918-Present 4 ENG 351 History of Eng. Language 4 ENG 352 Dev. of American English 4 JOUR 133 Precision Language 4 orENG 350 Traditional Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage LING 270 Nature of Language 5 EDMC 321 Adolescent Literature 4 Select one course from: ENG 325 Women and Literature 4 ENG 327 African American Fiction 4 ENG 328 African American Poetry 4 ENG 329 African American Drama 4 ENG 331 Studies in Asian Lit. 4 ENG 332 Studies in Asian Lit. 4 ENG 333 Studies in Asian Lit. 4 Select one course from: ENG 280 Exp. Writing and the Research Paper 4 ENG 361 Creative Writing: Fiction 4 ENG 362 Creative Writing: Poetry 4 ENG 363 Creative Writing: Nonfiction 4 Select two courses from: COMS 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4 COMS 205 Group Discussion 4 COMS 220 Oral Interpretation of Lit. 4 THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals I 4 Mathematics Concentration: 39MATH 120 Elem. Topics in Math. 4 MATH 121 Elem. Topics in Math. 4 MATH 122 Elem. Topics in Math 3 MATH 211 Elem. Linear Algebra 4 MATH 263( * )A,B Calculus 8 MATH 300 History of Mathematics 4 MATH 306 Found. of Mathematics I 4 MATH 330A Found. of Geometry 4 Electives at the 200 level or above 4*Depending on a student's result on the math placement test given at precollege orientation, additional courses beyond those listed in the concentration area may be required. Be sure to check with your advisor to see if any prerequisities for required math courses need to be taken.
Science Concentration: 37-40
CHEM 121 Prin. of Chemistry I 4 CHEM 122 Prin. of Chemistry II 4 GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Sci. Survey 3 PHYS 201 Intro to Physics 5 Select one course from: PBIO 102 Plant Biology 5 orPBIO 110L The World of Plants orPBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology or6 Select one course from: BIOS 171 Intro to Zoology 5 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4 PBIO 321 Agri. Plant Ecology 4 Select one course from: GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 215 Environmental Geology 4 GEOL 221 Earth and Life History 4 GEOL 231 Water and Pollution 4 Select one course from: ASTR 100 Survey of Astronomy 4 or PSC 100 ASTR 100D Moons and Planets: or PSC 100D The Solar System 4 Social Studies Concentration: 45ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthro. 5 ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Prin. of Macroeconomics 4 GEOG 121 Human Geography 4 GEOG 201 Environmental Geog. 4 HIST 133 Intro to Non-West/Cultural 4 HIST 200 Amer. Hist. to 1865 4 HIST 201 Hist. of the U.S., 1865 to the Present 4 POLS 101 Amer. National Govt. 4 POLS 150 Current World Problems 4 SOC 201 Contemp. Social Problems 4
Adolescent-Young Adult Education Programs
The following professional and general requirements apply to all adolescent-young adult majors. Individual majors are listed alphabetically in the following pages.Professional Requirements for Adolescent-Young Adult: 35-41
The following courses must be completed with a 2.75 g.p.a. and no grade below a C.
The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth,
and Development 6
EDCI 201 Char. of Learners
with Exceptionalities 3
EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Typical and
Exceptional Student Dev. 2
EDCI 203 Technological Appls.
in Education 4
EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity
and Education 3
EDCI 371B Instr. Adapt. for Learners
with Exceptionalities
and Diverse Needs 4
EDCI 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
EDSE 350 Secondary School
Planning and Instruction 4
EDSE 351 Instructional Processes
and Curriculum 5
Methods in Major Field 4-6
You may enroll in 200-level courses after admission to professional education.
You may enroll in 300- and 400-level courses after admission to advanced standing.
You are strongly urged to preregister for your professional courses so that proper field experience placements in your major area can be identified ahead of time. If you seek to add L (field experience) courses after a quarter begins, you may be required to wait until a field placement is open.
Student Teaching
EDPL 461 Student Teaching 13 and 464 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 3
Required General Education Courses (45 hours)
In addition to the following program requirements, you also must complete Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Consult with your advisor to plan a course of study that will meet both sets of requirements.You must meet departmental prerequisites for all classes if you are seeking licensure. For example, you must take and pass PSY 101 with a minimum grade of C before taking any 200 level education course.
If the courses in each field do not add up to a total of 45 hours, you must elect sufficient hours in one or a combination of the following areas to bring the total hours in general education courses to 45 hours.
If your major is the same as one of the areas below, 10 hours of the major may be counted toward the corresponding general education field as well as the major. For example, if your major is integrated language arts, 10 hours of English may count toward the 45-hour total of general education courses and toward Field 4, below, which is English and/or Foreign Language.
No more than six hours of PED activity courses may be counted toward the degree except for majors in physical eduation, and none may count toward general education.
Science and Mathematics
You are required to complete at least one course in science and one course in mathematics. Appropriate science courses are astronomy, chemistry, physics, plant biology, biological science, physical science, geological sciences, and PSY 226, 312, and 314. Any course in the Department of Mathematics, except 101, 102, or 320L, is acceptable for the mathematics requirement. Also, all Tier I quantitative skills courses count toward the mathematics requirement. Computer science courses do not satisfy this requirement.
Interdisciplinary Arts and/or Philosophy
You are required to complete at least two courses in this area. The two courses need not be in one field. Possibilities include any courses in the Department of Philosophy (except PHIL 120) or School of Interdisciplinary Arts; HUM 107, 108, 109, 307, 308, and 309; theater history courses; Art History; Art except for ART 360, 461, 461L, 462; School of Music courses except for music education courses, music therapy courses, and the one- or two-hour participation courses.
Social Sciences
You are required to complete at least two courses in social sciences. The two courses need not be in the same field. PSY 101, which is required, is included as one of the social sciences courses. Other possibilities include any course in anthropology, economics, economic history, political science, sociology, social work, geography, and psychology, except PSY 120, 226, 275, 312, and 314.
English and Speech
You are required to complete at least three courses in English and speech. Freshman and junior English composition are required courses taken to satisfy the University English composition requirement (see General Education Requirements section) and will be used toward completion of these hours.
Honors Tutorial Program in Adolescent-Young Adult Education
If you are admitted to the Honors Tutorial College in an academic major, you may become licensed in adolescent-young adult education by combining two sets of tutorial experiences: one in the academic area and one in adolescent-young adult education. By completing both tutorial programs in addition to other licensure requirements, you will receive adolescent-young adult teaching licensure and a bachelor's degree from the Honors Tutorial College. For further information, contact Dr. Joan Safran, Coordinator, Honors Tutorial Program in Secondary Education.Life Science
Major code BS6314
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach life science as the major field, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach life science in grades 7-12 inclusive. See also the integrated science major in this section.
Methods Courses
EDSE 440L Field Experience 2
Secondary School
Science Teaching Lab 1
EDSE 440 Teaching of Biology 4
Secondary School
Science Methods
Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must also be completed. Major Requirements: 120-126
BIOS 170 Intro to Zoology 5 orPBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology or6 PBIO 115 Intro to Plant Biology 6 BIOS 171 Intro to Zoology 5 BIOS 172 Intro to Zoology 3 BIOS 173 Intro to Zoology 1 BIOS 221 an 222 Basic Microbiology and Lab 6 orBIOS 321 General Microbiology or5 BIOS 325 General Genetics 5 orPBIO 331 Plant Genetics PBIO 424 Plant Physiology 6 BIOS 275 and 376 Animal and Field Ecol. 7 orPBIO 425 Plant Ecology or5 BIOS 301 Human Anatomy 6 orBIOS 303 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy PBIO 415 Quantitative Methods in Plant Biology 5 PBIO 431 Cell Biology 5 BIOS 479( * ) Evolution 4 orPBIO 475 Plant Speciation and Evolution or3 PBIO 427 Molecular Genetics 3 orPBIO 450 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering or4 CHEM 121, 122, 123( ** ) Principles of Chemistry 12 PHYS 201, 202, 203 Intro to Physics 15 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Precalculus 5 orMATH 163A Intro to Calculus or4 PSY 221 Stats for the Beh. Sci. 5 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 orGEOL 221 Earth and Life History*Request permission from Biology Department to substitute PBIO 331 as prerequisite.
**Before selecting a chemistry sequence, check with an advisor in the College of Education. Some other programs require CHEM 151, 152, and 153 in place of CHEM 121, 122, and 123.
Recommended Tier III:
T3 420C Biol. of Human Social Behavior 4 orT3 420E Disease and Discovery 4 orT3 402A The Human Life Cycle 4 orother appropriate T3 course as determined by your advisor
Earth Science
Major code BS6315
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach earth science as a major field, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. The program prepares you for a two-year provisoinal license that qualifies you to teach earth science in grades 7-12 inclusive. See also the integrated science major in this section.
Methods Courses
EDSE 440 Secondary School
Science Methods 4
EDSE 440L Secondary School
Science Teaching Lab 1
Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must also be completed.
Major Requirements: 91
CHEM 121, 122, 123 Principles of Chemistry 12 GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 GEOG 202 Weather orGEOG 302 Meteorology 5 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 211 Oceanography 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 GEOL 312 Earth Materials 4 Geog 315 Landforms and Landscapes orGEOL 330 Geomorphology 5 GEOL 340 Prin. of Paleontology 4 GEOL 446 Earth Systems Evolution orGEOL 466 Geodynamics: The Earth's Interior 4 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4 orBIOS 100 The Animal Kingdom PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 PHYS 201,202,203 Introduction to Physics 15 PSC 100D Moons and Planets: The Solar System 4 PSC 140 Astronomy Lab 1 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 orMATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. orGEOL 205 Stat. Methods in Geology T3 409A( * ) Geologic Resources 4*Recommended Tier III course for this major.
Integrated Language Arts
Major code BS6306
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated language arts, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach integrated language arts in grades 7-12 inclusive. Methods Courses
ENG 451, 451L Teaching Lang. and Comp. 4
ENG 452, 452L Teaching Literature 4
Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed. Major Requirements: 82
ENG 307J Writing and Research 4
ENG 325 Women and Literature 4
ENG 351 Hist. of the English Lang. 4
Eng 369A Young Adult Literature 4
ENG 399 Literary Theory 4
ENG 453 World Literature 4
COMS 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4
COMS 205 Group Discussion 4
COMS 215 Argumentative Analysis
and Advocacy 4
JOUR 133 Precision Language 4
JOUR 221 Graphics of Comm. 5
JOUR 231 News Writing 4
JOUR 411 Newspaper and Communication
Law 3
THAR 150 Viewing Performance 2
Select two of the following:
ENG 201 Critical Appr. to Fiction 4
ENG 202 Critical Appr. to Poetry 4
ENG 203 Critical Appr. to Drama 4
Select one of the following:
ENG 301 Shakespeare: Histories 4
ENG 302 Shakespeare: Comedies 4
ENG 303 Shakespeare: Tragedies 4
Select one of the following:
ENG 311 English Lit. to 1500 4
ENG 312 English Lit. 1500-1660 4
ENG 313 English Lit. 1660-1800 4
Select one of the following:
ENG 314 English Lit. 1800-1900 4
ENG 315 English Lit. 1900-Present 4
Select one of the following:
ENG 321 Amer. Lit. to 1865 4
ENG 322 Amer. Lit. 1865-1918 4
ENG 323 Amer. Lit. 1918-Present 4
Select one of the following:
ENG 327 African-Amer. Fiction 4
ENG 328 African-Amer. Poetry 4
ENG 329 African-Amer. Drama 4
Intregrated Mathematics
Major code BS6307
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be
licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated mathematics, you must complete the
following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. The program prepares
you for a two-year provisional high school license that qualifies you to teach
integrated mathematics in grades 7-12 inclusive. Methods Course MATH 320L Teaching of Math in Secondary School 5 Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed. Major Requirements: 56MATH 150 Finite Math 4 MATH 211 Elem. Linear Algebra 4 MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. I 4 MATH 251 Intro to Prob. and Stats. II 4 MATH 263 A,B,C,D Calculus 16 MATH 300 History of Mathematics 4 MATH 306 Found. of Mathematics 4 MATH 307 Intro to Number Theory 4 MATH 314 Elem. Abstract Algebra 4 MATH 330A,B Found. of Geometry 8
Integrated Science
Major code BS6309
Regardless of the college or university from which you graduate, if you wish to be
licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated science as the major field,
you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II
exams. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies
you to teach integrated science in grades 7-12 and high school core science courses. You must complete adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements in addition to the major requirements. Information about these requirements is available in Student Services, McCracken 124. Methods Course
EDSE 440 Secondary School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Secondary School Science Teaching Lab 1 Major Requirements: 117-118BIOS 100 The Animal Kingdom 4 BIOS 103 Human Biology 5 BIOS 220 Conservation and Biodiversity 4 BIOS 221 Basic Microbiology 4 BIOS 302 Human Anatomy for Nonmajors 6 CHEM 121,122,123 Prin. of Chemistry 12 Geog 202 Weather 5 orGeog 302( * ) Meteorology GEOG 315 Landsforms and Landscapes 5 orGEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 120 The Mobile Earth 4 GEOL 205 Statistical Meth. in Geol. 4 orGEOG 271 Intro to Stats. in Geog. or5 orPSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning or4 orMATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats.I GEOL 211 Intro to Oceanography 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 GEOL 312 Earth Materials and Resources 5 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Pre-Calculus 5 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4 PBIO 114 Intro to Plant Biology 6 PHIL 216 Phil. of Science Survey 3 PHYS 201,202,203 Intro to Physics 15 PSC 100D Moons and Planets: The Solar System 4 orPSC 100 Survey of Astronomy *Request permission from the geography department to substitute GEOL 101 as a prereq. Recommended Tier III:T3 470C Chemicals: Health and Environment 4
Integrated Social Studies
Major code BS6308
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to
be licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated social studies, you must
complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams.
The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to
teach integrated social studies in grades 7-12 inclusive. Methods Course EDSE 479 Tchng. Social Science in Jr. and Sr. HS 4 Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed. Major Requirements: 94ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Prin. of Macroeconomics 4 GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOG 121 Human Geography 4 HIST 101 Western Civilization in Modern Times 4 orHIST 121 Western Heritage: Class Age HIST 102 Western Civilization in Modern Times 4 orHIST 122 Western Heritage: Medieval Legacy HIST 133 Intro to Non-West/Cultural Hist. 4 HIST 200 American History to 1865 4 HIST 201 Am. Hist. 1865-present 4 HIST 317A Ohio History to 1851 4 HIST 317B Ohio History Since 1851 4 HIST 323A Latin American History: The Colonial Era 4 HIST 329B Ancient Greece 4 orHIST 329C Ancient Rome POLS 101 American National Govt. 4 POLS 102 Issues in American Politics 4 POLS 230 Comparative Politics 4 POLS 250 International Relations 4 POLS 304 State Politics 4 POLS 320 Urban Politics 4 POLS 301 The Politics of Law 4 POLS 405 American Political Parties 4 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 5
Physical Science (Chemistry and Physic)
Major code BS6310
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate,
if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach physics
and chemistry as major fields, you must complete the following program
and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you
for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach physics and
chemistry in grades 7-12 inclusive. See also the integrated science major in this section. Methods Courses
EDSE 440 Secondary School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Secondary School Science Teaching Lab 1 Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed. Major Requirements: 103-104CHEM 151,152,153 Fund. of Chemistry 15 CHEM 241 Quantitative Analysis 4 CHEM 242 Quantitative Analysis Lab 1 CHEM 325 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 4 CHEM 476 Modern Inorganic Chem. 4 CHEM 489 Basic Biochemistry 4 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 orGEOL 221 Earth and Life History MATH 263A, B, C Calculus 12 MATH 340 Differential Equations 4 MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. I 4 orPSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning PBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology 6 orBIOS 170 Intro to Zoology or5 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 PHYS 251,252,253 General Physics 15 PHYS 254 Contemporary Physics 3 PHYS 272, 273 Electronics Lab 4 PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8 Recommended Tier III:T3 415A Entropy and Hum. Activity 4 orT3 450B Technology and Culture orT3 450C Society and New Tech.
Multi-age Education Programs
The following professional and general requirements apply to all multi-age education majors. Individual majors (Visual Arts, Music and Physical Education) are listed in the following pages.Professional Requirements for Multi-Age Programs: 34 hrs. min.
The following courses must be completed with a 2.75 g.p.a. and no grades below
a C.
The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth,
and Development 6
EDCI 201 Char. of Learners
with Exceptiionalities 3
EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Typical and
Exceptional Student Dev. 2
EDCI 203 Technological Appls.
in Education 4
EDCS 301 Cultural Diversity
and Education 3
EDCI 371B Instr. Adapt. for Learners
with Exceptionalities
and Diverse Needs 3
EDCS 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in
Content Area 5
EDMC 300 Middle Child Inst. Process
and Curriculum 4
EDMC 301 Middle Child Ed. & Curric. 5
*Multi-age physical education majors have a different set of general
education requirements which are listed with physical education methods
and major requirements.
Student Teaching
EDPL 461 and 464 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 3These three courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1st of the year in which you plan to student teach. For example, if you plan to student teach during any of the three quarters, of the 2003-2004 school year, apply by December 1, 2003. For further information contact Student Services, McCracken 124.
Required General Education Courses (45 hours)
In addition to the following program requirements, you also must complete Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Consult with your advisor to plan a course of study that will meet both sets of requirements.You must meet departmental prerequisites for all classes if you are seeking licensure. For example, you must take and pass PSY 101 with a minimum grade of C before taking any 200 level education course.
If the courses in each field do not add up to a total of 45 hours, you must elect sufficient hours in one or a combination of the following areas to bring the total hours in general education courses to 45 hours.
If your major is the same os one of the area below, 10 hours of the major may be counted toward the corresponding general education field as well as the major. For example, if your major is integrated language arts, 10 hours of English may count toward the 45-hour total of general education courses and toward Field 4, below, which is English and/or Foreign Languauge.
No more than six hours of PED activity courses may be counted toward the degree except for majors in physical education, and none may count toward general education.
Science and Mathematics
You are required to complete at least one course in science and one course in mathematics. Appropriate science courses are astronomy, chemistry, physics, plant biology, biological science, physical science, geological sciences, and PSY 226, 312, and 314. Any course in the Department of Mathematics, except 101, 102, or 320L, is acceptable for the mathematics requirement. Also, all Tier I quantitative skills courses count toward the mathematics requirement. Computer science courses do not satisfy the requirement.
Interdisciplinary Arts and/or Philosophy
You are required to complete at least two courses in this area. The two courses need not be in one field. Possibilities include any courses in the Department of Philosophy (except PHIL 120) or School of Interdisciplinary Arts: HUM 107, 108, 109, 307, 308, and 309; theater history courses; Art History; Art except for ART 360, 461, 461L, 462; School of Music courses except for music education courses, music therapy courses, and the one- or two-hour participation courses.
Social Sciences
You are required to complete at least two courses in social sciences. The two courses need not be in the same field. PSY 101, which is required, is included as one of the social sciences courses. Other possibilities include any course in anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, social work, geography, and psychology, except PSY 120, 226, 275, 312, and 314.
English and Speech
You are required to complete at least three courses in English and speech. Freshman and junior English composition are required courses taken to satisfy the University English composition requirement (see General Education Requirements section) and will be used toward completion of these hours. Either COMS 103 (or COMS 101 for integrated language arts majors only) is a specific requirement in this area.
Visual Arts
Major code BS6201
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, to achieve
licensure through Ohio Unversity to teach art you must complete the following
program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. This program leads to a
two-year provisional license in art, allowing you to teach art in grades Pre-K-12
inclusive. To become an art education major, you must complete Art 260 (recommended spring quarter of freshman year or fall of sophomore year) with a grade of B or better and have a minimum g.p.a. of 2.75.
The foundations program (ART 110, 112, 113, 116, 117, 118, 211, 251 or 255) must also be completed for admission to the Art Education degree program.
If you interested in majoring in art education, you are encouraged to meet with advisors in both the College of Education and the School of Art during your first year.
Methods Courses
ART 461* Teaching Art in the Elementary School 6 ART 462* Teaching Art in the Secondary School 4 Multi-age art education professional and general requirements must also be completed. Major RequirementsART 110 Seeing and Knowing in the Visual Arts 4 ART 112 Foundations Photography 4 ART 113 Three- Dimensional Studies 4 ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4 ART 117 Drawing: System and Colot 4 ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4 ART 211 Studio Concepts 4 ART 251 Typography 5 orART 250 Design Concepts 5 ART 260* Found. of Art Education 4Studio Courses
Thirty (30) hours of studio courses must be completed: A 15 hour concentration in one studio area of courses at the 200 level and above, and 15 hours in at least two other studio areas.
Art History Courses
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 or 214 12 Elective in AH (at the 300-400 level) (4)
Music Education
Choral Emphasis - Major code BS6242
Instrumental Emphasis - Major Code BS6241
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish
to be licensed through Ohio University to teach music, you must complete one of the
following programs and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. An audition is
required for admission to Music Education. The program prepares you for a two-year
provisional special field license that qualifies you to teach music in grades Pre-K-12
inclusive. Music Education - Choral Emphasis
Methods Courses
MUS 364 Secondary School Vocal Techniques 3 MUS 366 Teaching of Music in the Elementary Grades 3 MUS 366B Early Childhood Music ED 3 MUS 468 Gen. Music in Jr. HS 3 Plus any additional methods courses that might be determined. Multi-age music education professional and general education requirements must also be completed. Major Requirements: 127 min.Major Instrument (9 quarters. See music handbook) 18 Minor Instrument (6 quarters. See music handbook) 18 Major Performing Groups (min. one per quarter) 22 MUS 090 Performance Lab (9 qrtrs) MUS 101 Music Theory I 4 MUS 102 Music Theory II 4 MUS 103 Music Theory III 4 MUS 104 Dictation and Sight Singing I 1 MUS 105 Dictation and Sight Singing II 1 MUS 106 Dictation and Sight Singing III 1 MUS 125 Intro. to Music History & Lit. 4 MUS 163 Intro. to Music Ed. 2 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 MUS 179 Technology for Music Ed. 2 MUS 182 Recreational Music Instruments and Materials 3 MUS 201 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 202 Music Theory V 3 MUS 203 Music Theory VI 3 MUS 204 Dictation & Sight Singing IV 2 MUS 205 Dictation & Sight Singing V 2 MUS 206 Dictation & Sight Singing VI 2 MUS 261A Upper Strings Methods & Mat. 2 orMUS 261B Lower Strings Methods & Mat. 2 MUS 263A Percussion Methods & Mat. 2 MUS 263E Trumpet Methods & Materials 2 MUS 263I Clarinet Methods & Materials 2 MUS 321 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 322 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 323 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 455 Basic Conducting 3 MUS 456B Choral Conducting 3 MUS 458D Vocal Pedagogy 2 Music Theory Elective 3
Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis
Methods CoursesMUS 362 Teaching Inst. Music in Elem/Middle School 3 MUS 362L Teaching Inst. Music in Elem/Middle Lab 1 MUS 363 Secondary School Instrumental Methods and Mat. 3 MUS 464 Marching Band Techniques 2 MUS 465 Jazz Ensemble Methods 2 Choose one course from: MUS 366 Teaching of Music in Elem.Grades 3 MUS 366A Intro. to Orff Schulwerk 2 MUS 366B Early Childhood Music Ed 3 MUS 468 General Music in Junior High School 3 Plus any additional methods courses that might be determined. Multi-age music education professional and general education requirements must also be completed. Major Requirements: 128 min.Major Instrument (9 quarters. See music handbook) 18 Minor Instrument (6 quarters. See music handbook) 12 Major Performing Groups (min. one per quarter) 22 MUS 090 Performance Lab (9 qrtrs) MUS 101 Music Theory I 4 MUS 102 Music Theory II 4 MUS 103 Music Theory III 4 MUS 104 Dictation and Sight Singing I 1 MUS 105 Dictation and Sight Singing II 1 MUS 106 Dictation and Sight Singing III 1 MUS 125 Intro to Music History & Lit. 4 MUS 147 Class Voice 2 MUS 148 Class Voice 2 MUS 163 Intro to Music Education 2 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 MUS 179 Technology for Music Ed. 2 MUS 201 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 202 Music Theory V 3 MUS 203 Music Theory VI 3 MUS 204 Dictation & Sight Singing IV 2 MUS 205 Dictation & Sight Singing V 2 MUS 206 Dictation & Sight Singing VI 2 MUS 261A Upper String Methods and Materials 2 MUS 261B Lower String Methods and Materials 2 MUS 263A-K Wind Methods (2 hours each) 10 MUS 304 Instrumentation 3 MUS 321 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 322 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 323 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 455 Basic Conducting 3 MUS 456A Instrumental Conducting 3
Physical Education
Major code BS6312
Regardless of the college of the University from which you graduate, to achieve
licensure through Ohio University to teach physical education, you must complete
the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. This program
leads to a two-year provisional special field license in physical education allowing
you to teach physical education in grades Pre-K-12 inclusive. If you are interested in majoring in physical education, you are encouraged to meet with advisors in both the College of Education and the School of Recreation and Sports Sciences in the College of Health and Human Services. These courses are offered in a yearly sequence, so pay close attention when you are scheduling.
Required General Education Courses
You are required to fulfill Ohio University's general education requirements (Tier I, II, III). Note that some courses in the teaching field simultaneously fulfill Tier II requirements, such as:BIOS 302's prerequisite of BIOS 103 or BIOL 101 fulfill Tier II Natural Science and Math;
HCCF 160 fulfills Tier II Social Sciences;
HLTH 202 fulfills Tier II Applied Science and Technology.
Admission to professional education requires that you complete the following courses with a grade of C or better in each:
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 COMS 103 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 4 Tier I Math Tier II English Methods CoursesAll courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. PESS 310 Prin., Theories, & Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education 6 PESS 330 Prin., Theories, & Methods of Teaching Middle Childhood Physical Education 6 PESS 370 Prin., Theories, & Methods of Teaching Adol. & Young Adult Physical Education 6 Multi-age physical education professional requirements must also be completed. Major Requirements: 65 min.All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Professional Core: 14 hoursPESS 125 Human Movement & Fitness Perspectives 4 PESS 202 Intro. to Teaching Phys. Ed. 3 PESS 227 First Aid: Workplace training 3 HLTH 202 Health Sciences & Lifestyle Choices 4 PESS 204 Hist. and Prin. of Phys. Ed. 4 PESS 205 Movement Skills, Rhythms, & Dance in Phys. Ed. 3 PESS 212 Intro to Coaching 3 PESS 240A Sports & Games I 3 PESS 240B Sports & Games II 3 PESS 302 Biomechanics 4 PESS 333 Adapted Phys. Ed. 4 PESS 345 Intro to Exercise Physiology 4 PESS 405 Motor Learning 4 PESS 409 Assessment in PE & Sport 4 BIOS 301 Human Anatomy for Majors 6 orBIOS 302 Human Anat. for Non-majors HCCF 160 Intro. to Child Development 4 REC 291 Outdoor Pursuits 3 Aquatics requirement: select one of the following courses (2-3 hours): PESS 104 Intermediate Swimming 2 orPESS 218 Lifeguard Training orPESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors or3
Modern Languages
French-Major code BS6232
Spanish-Major code BS6235
German-Major code BS6233
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, to be
licensed through Ohio University to teach one of the modern foreign languages
you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis
II exams. This program prepares you for licensure to teach French, German,
or Spanish in grades Pre k-12. You will be required to pass an ral proficiency
examination before licensure. You should meet regularly with faculty members in the Department of Modern Languages.
Professional Requirements for Modern Languages
The following courses must be completed with a 2.75 g.p.a. and no grade below a C.The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth,
and Development 6
EDCI 201 Char. of Learners
with Exceptionalities 3
EDCT 202 Field Exp. in Typical and
Exceptional Student Dev. 2
EDCT 203 Technological Appls.
in Education 4
EDCS 301 Cultural Diversity
and Education 3
EDCI 371B Instr. Adapt. for Learners
with Exceptionalities
and Diverse Needs 4
EDCS 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
EDSE 350 Secondary School
Planning and Instruction 4
EDSE 351 Instructional Processes
and Curriculum 5
Methods in Major Field 4-6
You may enroll in 200-level courses afer admission to professional education.
You may enroll in 300- and 400-level courses after admission to advanced standing.
You are strongly urged to preregister for your professional courses so that
proper field experience placements in your major area can be identified ahead
of time. If you seek to add L (field experience) courses after a quarter begins,
you may be required to wait until a field placement is open.
Student Teaching
EDP 461 and 464 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 3 These three courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1st of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. For example, if you plan to student teach during any of the three quarters of the 2004-2005 school year, apply by December 1, 2003. For further information contact Student Services, McCracken 124.
Required General Education Courses (45 hours)
In addition to the following program requirements, you also must complete Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Consult with your advisor to plan a course of study that will meet both sets of requirements.
You must meet departmental prerequisites for all classes if you are seeking licensure. For example, you must take and pass PSY 101 with a minimum grade of C before taking any 200 level education course.
If the courses in each field do not add up to a total of 45 hours, you must elect sufficient hours in one or a combination of the following areas to bring the total hours in general education courses to 45 hours.
If your major is the same as one of the areas below, 10 hours of the major may be counted toward the corresponding general education field as well as the major. For example, if your major is integrated language arts, 10 hours of English may count toward the 45-hour total of general education courses and toward Field 4, below, which is English and/or Foreign Language.
No more than six hours of PED activity courses may be counted toward the degree except for majors in physical education, and none may count toward general education.
Science and Mathematics
You are required to complete at least one course in science and once course in mathematics. Appropriate science courses are astronomy, chemistry, physics, plant biology, biological science, physical science, geological sciences, and PSY 226, 312, and 314. Any course in the Department of Mathematics, except 101, 102, or 320 L, is acceptable for the mathematics requirement. Also, all Tier I quantitative skills courses count toward the mathematics requirement. Computer science courses do not satisfy this requirement.
Interdisciplinary Arts and/or Philosophy
You are required to complete at least two courses in this area. The two courses need not be in one field. Possibilities include any courses in the Department of Philosophy (except PHIL 120) or School of Interdisciplinary Arts: HUM 107, 108, 109, 307, 308, and 309; theater history courses; Art History; Art except for ART 360, 461, 461L, 462; School of Music courses except for music education courses, music therapy courses, and the one- or two-hour participation courses.
Social Sciences
You are required to complete at least two courses in social sciences. The two courses need not be in the same field. PSY 101, which is required, is included as one of the social sciences courses. Other possibilities include any course in anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, social work, geography, and psychology, except PSY 120, 226, 275, 312, and 314.
English and Speech
You are required to complete at least three courses in English and speech. Freshman and junior English composition are required courses taken to satisfy the University English composition requirement (see General Education Requirements section) and will be used toward completion of these hours. Either COMS 103 (or COMS 101 for integrated language arts majors only) is a specific requirement in this area.
Methods Courses
ML 410 Language Lab 4
ML 435 Teaching Modern
Languages in Elem. Sch. 4
ML 445 Teaching of Modern
Foreign Languages 4
Any additional methods courses (to be determined)
Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education
requirements must be completed.
Major Requirements--French: 68
FR 111,112,113 Beginning 12 FR 211,212,213 Intermediate 12 FR 341,342,343 Adv. Conv. and Comp. 12 FR 348 or 349 Civ. and Culture 4 Choose two courses from: FR 354,355 and 356 Literature 8 FR 437 Phonetics 4 FR 439 Modern Usage 4 orFR 441 Stylistics Additional electives at 400 level or above 12 56 hours are required for students who place into 211; 48 hours are required for students who place into 341. Study abroad is highly recommended.
Major Requirements-Spanish: 68
SPAN 111,112,113 Beginning 12 SPAN 211,212,213 Intermediate 12 SPAN 341,342,343 Adv. Conv. and Comp. 4 SPAN 348 Civ. and Culture 4 One course from SPAN 349, 350, 351, 352 4 Two courses from SPAN 345, 354, 355, and 356 Intro to Literature 8 Three courses from the following, with at least one in each area: 12 Spanish Linguistics: SPAN 437, 438, 439, 441 Spanish American Content: SPAN 443, 444, 447, 448 Spanish Content: SPAN 425, 427, 429, 432, 453, 454, 455, 458 Additional electives at 400 level or above 8 56 hours are required for students who place into 211; 48 hours are required for students who place into 341. Study abroad is highly recommended.
Major Requirements-German: 68
GER 111,112,113 Beginning 12
GER 211,212,213 Intermediate 12
GER 341,342,343 Adv. Conv. and Comp. 12
GER 348 or 349 Civ. and Culture 4
GER 355 and 356 Intro to Literature 4
GER 439 Modern Usage 4
GER 441 Stylistics 4
Additional electives at 400 level or above 12
56 hours are required for students who place into 211; 48 hours are
required for students who place into 341.
Study abroad is highly recommended.
Special Education-Intervention Specialist Programs K-12
To receive a B.S.Ed. in Special Education and licensure as an Intervention Specialist, you must complete one of the professional preparation programs for teaching students with special needs and receive passing scores on the Praxis II exams. Students should also consult the Special Education program sheets (available in the McCracken Hall lobby) and meet with their advisor about scheduling as early as possible. A recommended course sequence is also included to facilitate scheduling.Students who seek admission into Special Education courses will be subject to additional selective admission criteria beyond the College of Education's Selective Admission and Retention requirements. Enrollment in these programs is limited to promote quality instruction, appropriate field placement, and effective advising. The selective admission process into Special Education includes application for admission to Professional Education, review of your academic record, and your autobiography. Admission applications are available from the Student Services Office, McCracken Hall 124. Applications should be submitted for review the third quarter of your freshman year, or soon thereafter. The application deadline is April 15, to allow for review of applications prior to Fall Quarter pre-registration.
Specific information about programs in hearing and speech is included under the College of Health and Human Services section of this catalog.
Please be sure to see the suggested course sequences at the end of both the Mild-Moderate and Moderate-Intensive sections.
Special Education Intervention Specialist:
Mild-Moderate Educational Needs
Major code BS6316
Required General Education Courses
Humanities: 8Eight hours of humanities are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Natural Sciences: 5
Five hours of natural sciences containing a laboratory component are required. Select courses in natural science which meet Tier II-Natural Sciences and Mathematics requirement.
Social Science: 8
Eight hours of social sciences are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Social Sciences requirement.
Psychology: 9
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 orPSY 221 Stat. for Behavioral Sciences or5 Communications: 4COMS 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4 English: 9ENG 151-153 Freshman Composition 5 ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4 Fine Arts: 3ART 360A Art for Elementary Teachers 3 orMUS 160 Music Fundamentals orMUS 282 Music Therapy Activities orREC 251 Art & Nature Crafts orTHAR 113 Acting Fundamentals or4 Health: 4HLTH 202 Health Sciences & Lifestyle 4 Hearing and Speech Therapy: 5HSS 108 Intro to Comm. Disorders 4 Math: 8MATH 120( * ) Elem. Topics in Math 4 MATH 121 Elem. Topics in Math 4 *Math 120 is recommended; however, any 4-hour math course numbered 120 or above is acceptable. Physical Education & Recreation for Handicapped with Disabilities: 4PESS 335 Adapted Physical Education for Special Education 4 TIER III: 4Any Tier III synthesis course is acceptable. You must also complete Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Consult with your advisor to plan to meet both sets of requirements.
Major Requirements
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to Selective Admission and Retention Requirements prior to taking any education courses.Education: 15
EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity and Education 3 EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4 EDEL 330 Teaching Math to Young Children 3 EDEL 330L Field/Clinical in Teaching Math 1 EDSP 355 Technical Apps. in Special Education 4 Reading Core:EDCI 220 Phonics & Struc. of Lang. 5 EDCI 325 Lit. Centered Reading Inst. 5 EDCI 420 Reading in the Content Area 4 EDCI 421 Reading Diagnosis & Assessment 4 Block 1 (sophomore year, fall or winter quarter): 15EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth, and Development 6 EDCI 201 Nature of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Experience in Typical and Exceptional Development 2 EDCI 203 Technological Applications in Education 4 Block II (junior year, fall quarter): 18EDSP 260 Field Exp. with Special Educational Needs 4 EDSP 373 Curr. Plan for Learners with Special Needs 4 EDSP 374 Learners with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 5 EDCI 325* Literature Centered Reading Instruction 5 Block III (junior year, winter quarter): 16EDSP 360 Field Exp. with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 370 Classroom Management 4 EDSP 377 Career Dev., Tran. for Special Needs 4 EDSP 485 Diag. & Eval. of Children with Disabilities 4 Block IV (junior year, spring quarter):17EDSP 460 Field Exp. with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 376 Methods for Learners with Mild-Mod. Needs 5 EDSP 401 Interventions for Emot. Behavior Needs 4 EDSP 477 Collaborate and Consult in Special Education 4 Professional Laboratory Experience (senior year): 16EDPL 461, 462 Student Teaching 13 EDPSL 465 Student Teaching Semester 3 These courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1 of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. You must complete all education courses before you may student teach. For further information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124. Recommended Course Sequence: Mild-Moderate (MM) Education Needs(Note: Students must complete 192 quarter hours and all course requirements in the MM program. This list is a suggested sequence only). Freshman YearENG 151-153 Freshman Comp 5 HLTH 202 Health Choices & Lfestyle 4 HSS 108 Intro to Speech Disorders 5 COMS 103 Public Speaking 4 MATH 120 Elem. Topics in Math 4 MATH 121 Elem. Topics in Math 4 PSY 101 Intro. to Psychology 5 Humanities Electives 8 Natural Sciences One Course with lab 5 (Tier II) Social Sciences Electives 8 (Tier II) Sophomore YearFall or Winter Quarters Fine Arts Choose one of five 3-4 EDCI 200, 201, Special Ed. Block 1 15 202, 203 (200, 201, 202 all in one term) PSY 120 or 221 Stats. for Beh. Sciences 4-5 Spring Quarters EDCI 220 Phonics & Structure of Language 5 EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity 3 EDEC 330/330L Teaching Math 3+1 Spring Quarter (Courses offered only once a year) EDSP 355 Tech. Appl in Sp. Ed. 4 PESS 335 Adapted PE for Sp. Ed. 4 Junior YearSee Blocks above Senior YearFall Quarter ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4 Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter (may be taken after Student Teaching) EDCI 400 School, Society & Prof.Ed. 4 EDCI 420 Reading in the Content Area 5 EDCI 421 Reading Diagnosis & Assesment 4 Tier III Tier III Requirement 4 Winter or Spring Quarter (Note: Student Teaching can be taken any quarter if prerequisites are met) EDPL 461/462 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3
Special Education-Intervention Specialist:
Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs
Major code BS6317
Required General Education Courses
Humanities: 8Eight hours of humanities are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Natural Sciences: 5
Five hours of natural sciences containing a laboratory component are required. Select courses in natural science which meet Tier II Natural Sciences and Mathematics requirement.
Social Science: 8
Eight hours of social sciences are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Social Sciences requirement.
Psychology: 9
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 orPSY 221 Stat. for Behavioral Sciences 5 Communications: 4COMS 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4 English: 9ENG 151-153 Freshman Composition 5 ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4 Fine Arts: 3ART 360A Art for Elem. Teachers 3 orMUS 160 Music Fundamentals orMUS 282 Music Therapy Activities orREC 251 Art & Nature Crafts orTHAR 113 Acting Fundamentals or4 Health: 7HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle 4 HLTH 227 First Aid 3 Hearing and Speech Therapy: 9HSS 108 Intro to Comm. Disorders 5 HSS 378 Sign Language 4 Math: 4MATH 120( * ) Elem. Topics in Math 4 *Math 120 is recommended; however, any 4-hour math course numbered 120 or above is acceptable. Physical Education & Recreation for Handicapped: 4PESS 335 Adapted Physical Education for Special Education 4 TIER III: 4Any Tier III synthesis course is acceptable. You must also complete Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Consult with your advisor to plan to meet both sets of requirements. Minor Area of Concentration: 12A 2.75 g.p.a. is required in the minor courses. Common minors include: art, early childhood, human and consumer sciences, music, physical education, political science, psychology, recreation therapy, residential services, vocational adult services, social work, sociology, hearing and speech sciences. Courses taken to complete General Education Requirements may not apply toward the minor area of concentration.
Major Requirements
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to Selective Admission and Retention Requirements prior to taking any education courses.Education: 15EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity and Education 3 EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4 EDEC 330 Teaching Math to Young Children 3 EDEL 330L Field/Clinical in Teaching Math 1 EDSP 355 Technical Application in Special Education 4 Reading Core:EDCI 220 Phonics and Structure of Language 5 EDCI 325 Lit. Centered Reading Inst. 5 EDCI 411 Diagnosis of Reading Diff. 5 EDCI 412 Reading Laboratory Pract. 4 Block I (sophomore year, any quarter): 15(The first three of the following courses must be taken concurrently.) EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth, and Development 6 EDCI 201 Nature of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Experience in Typical and Exceptional Development 2 EDCI 203 Technological Applications in Education 4 Block II (junior year, fall quarter): 18EDSP 260 Field Exp. with Special Education Needs 4 EDSP 373 Curr. Plan for Learners with Special Needs 4 EDSP 473 Learners with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 5 EDCI 325( * ) Literature-Centered Reading Instruction 5 *Reading requirement. Block III (junior year, winter quarter): 16EDSP 361 Field Exp. with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 370 Classroom Management 4 EDSP 377 Career Dev. and Tran. for Special Needs 4 EDSP 485 Diag. and Eval. of Children with Disabilities 4 Block IV (junior year, spring quarter): 17EDSP 461 Field Exp. with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 475 Methods for Learners with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 5 EDSP 401 Interventions for Emot. Beh. Needs 4 EDSP 477 Collaborate & Consult in Special Education 4 Professional Laboratory Experience (senior year): 16EDPL 461 and 462 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 3These courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1st of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. You must complete all education courses before you may student teach. For further information contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Recommended Course Sequence: Moderate-Intensive (MI)Educational Needs(Note: Students must complete 1992 quarter hours and all courserequirements in the MI program. This list is a suggested sequenceonly.)
Freshman YearENG 151-153 Freshman Comp 5HLTH 202 Health Choices & Lifestyle 4HSS 108 Intro to Speech Disorders 5COMS 103 Public Speaking 4MATH 120 Elem. Topics in Math 4PESS 227 First Aid 3PSY 101 Intro. to Psychology 5Humanities (Tier II) Electives 8Natural Sciences(Tier II) One course with lab 5Social Sciences (Tier II) Electives 8 Sophomore YearFall of Winter QuartersFine Arts Choose one of five 3-4EDCI 200, 201, Special Ed. Block 1 15202, 203 (200, 201, 202 all in one term)PSY 120 or 221 Stats. for Beh. Sciences 4-5Minor Elective Choice 12 Total Concentration (May be taken any quarter)Spring QuartersEDCI 220 Phonics & Structure of Language 5EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity 3EDEC 330/330L Teaching Math 3+1Spring Quarter (Courses offered only once a year)EDSP 355 Tech. Appl in Sp. Ed. 4PESS 335 Adapted PE for Sp. Ed. 4 Junior YearSee Blocks above Senior Year(must be taken prior to student teaching)HSLS 378 Sign Language 4ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter (may be taken after Student Teaching)EDCI 400 School, Society & Prof. Ed. 4EDCI 420 Reading in the Content Area 5EDCI 421 Reading Diagnosis & Assessment 4Tier III Tier III Requirement 4 Winter or Spring Quarter(Note: Student Teaching can be taken any quarter if prerequisites are met)EDPL 461/462 Student Teaching 13EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3 EducationAll programs and courses in the College of Education satisfy the standardsof the Ohio State Department of Education and NCATE. Consult you advisorregarding program requirements and scheduling. In particular, note thatsome pairs or groups of professional education courses must be takenconcurrently. Address questions to Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.Each course in education may be taken no more than twice.
University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/03-04/colleges/educ.htm) on February 27, 2004.
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