OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21
[Archived Catalog]
Integrated Science Major (B.S.Ed.) |
Major code BS6309
Patton College of Education
Department of Teacher Education
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.597.2198
Fax: 740.593.0477
www.cehs.ohio.edu/academics/teacher-preparation/department-of-teacher-education/index.cfm
Frans H. Doppen, contact person
Program Overview
The Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) program includes 7 majors: Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Social Studies, Integrated Science, Earth/Space Science, Life Science and Physical Science. Regardless of the college of the university from which you will graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated science, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) exams and a Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). This major prepares you for an Ohio four-year Resident Educator teaching license that qualifies you to teach all science courses in grades 7-12.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Criteria and procedures are available in the Office of Student Affairs, McCracken Hall.
Regional campus students should check with their Office of Student Affairs or the Dean’s office on the regional campus for information.
Admission to Teacher Candidacy
Candidates must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy before taking any education courses numbered 2000 and above. (Exception EDCT 2030)
Generally, candidates apply for admission to Teacher Candidacy during the second semester of your first year.
Requirements
These requirements are subject to change.
- Completion of 30 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 3.00.
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course:
- Tier I Math course (1M) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
- Tier I Freshman Composition course (1E) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
- EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
- Satisfactory test score (only passing scores on one assessment required)
- PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test.
- Reading: 156
- Math: 150
- Writing: 162
- ACT: 21 (comp)
- SAT
- 990 (taken before March 2016)
- 1070 (taken after March 2016)
- PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test.
- Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D
- Submission of results of the tuberculosis skin test (administered by Campus Care or other appropriate office).
- New Transfer Students: Transfer CUM GPA may be considered towards Teacher Candidacy.
Admission to Advanced Standing
Candidates must be admitted to Advanced Standing before taking any education courses numbered 3000 or above. Candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75, as well as a 2.75 GPA in each teaching field for which licensure is sought to continue to take education courses numbered 3000 or above. Methods courses can be taken no more than twice. Failure to obtain a satisfactory grade can result in dismissal from the program.
Generally, candidates apply for Advanced Standing in Teacher Candidacy at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Patton College Office of Student Affairs, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean’s office on the regional campus for information.
These requirements are subject to change.
- General requirements
- Completion of 60 semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 2.75.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 in each teaching field for which a licensure is sought.
- Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each:
- EDTE 2020
- EDTE 2010
- EDTE 2000
- Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D
Change of Program Policy
To change or add your major/minor/certificate policy, contact the Office of Student Affairs, in The Patton College of Education, 740-593-4400.
External 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.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
See Program Overview.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Department-Level Requirements for Teacher Education
View the Department-Level Requirements for Teacher Education .
Pre-Teacher Candidacy
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better:
- EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
AYA Teacher Candidacy
Complete the following courses with a 2.75 GPA and a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each. Methods courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for AYA teacher candidacy:
- EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2020 - Field Experience in Education Credit Hours: 1
- EDCT 2030 - Technological Applications in Education Credit Hours: 3
- EDCS 3010 - Education and Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
- EDSE 3500 - Secondary School Planning and Management of Instruction Credit Hours: 3
- EDSE 3510 - Secondary School Teaching and Monitoring of Learning Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 3730 - Instructional Adaptations for Adolescent-Young Adult Learners with Exceptionalities & Diverse Needs Credit Hours: 3
Methods Course
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. Methods are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for AYA teacher candidacy.
- EDSE 4400 - Secondary School Science Methods Credit Hours: 3
- EDSE 4400L - Secondary School Science Teaching Lab Credit Hours: 1
AYA Professional Internship in Teaching
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in EDPL 4650:
- EDPL 3600 - Field Experience Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- EDPL 4630 - Professional Internship in Adolescence to Young Adult Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4640 - Professional Internship in Adolescence to Young Adult Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4650 - Professional Internship Seminar Credit Hours: 3
Science Teaching Requirements:
Complete the following courses with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher:
- BIOS 1000 - Animal Diversity Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 2200 - Conservation and Biodiversity Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 2210 - Microbes and Humans Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- GEOL 1010 - How The Earth Works Credit Hours: 4
- GEOL 1350 - Natural Disasters Credit Hours: 3
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OR
- GEOL 2150 - Environmental Geology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2170 - Water Resources and Sustainability Credit Hours: 3
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OR
- GEOL 2310 - Water and Pollution Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2210 - Earth and Life History Credit Hours: 3
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OR
- GEOL 2550 - Historical Geology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 3120 - Earth Materials and Resources Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 1200 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 4
- PHIL 2160 - Philosophy of Science Survey Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 2001 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 2002 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
Complete one of the following
Complete the following two BIOS course or the PBIO course:
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
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and
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
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or
- PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
Complete one of the following courses:
- ASTR 1000 - Survey of Astronomy Credit Hours: 3
- ASTR 1001 - Moons and Planets: The Solar System Credit Hours: 3
Complete one of the following courses:
- BIOS 2750 - Ecology in the 21st Century Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 2090 - Plant Ecology Credit Hours: 3