OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Middle Childhood Mathematics and Science (B.S.Ed.) |
Major code BS6177
Patton College of Education
Department of Teacher Education
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
https://www.ohio.edu/education/teacher-ed
Danielle Dani, contact person
dani@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Middle Childhood Education program includes six majors with academic specializations in any two of the following content specializations: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. To receive a teaching license, students must successfully complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) exams and a Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). This major is aligned with national and state standards and prepares future teachers to help young adolescents in grades 4-9 develop conceptual understanding and fluency in mathematics and science as well as the skills and competencies necessary for active and informed citizenship. The Middle Childhood Education program emphasizes a commitment to equity, justice, and diversity.
Admissions Information
In addition to first-year admission, teacher candidates must meet additional requirements to continue in the program (see below for additional details):
- Admission to Teacher Candidacy (typically at the end of the first year)
- Admission to Advanced Standing (typically at the end of the second year)
- Admission to the Professional Internship (typically at the end of the third year)
Freshman/First-Year Admission
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Criteria and procedures are available in the Office of Student Affairs, 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 their first year.
Requirements:
- Completion of 30 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course:
a. Fulfillment of the Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning general education
requirement with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
b. Completion of the Pre-Teacher Candidacy coursework listed below. - Submission of test scores on one of the following assessments. Admission will be determined holistically in tandem with other requirements and supplementary materials. Students only need to take and submit scores for one of the following tests, not all three.
a. PRAXIS CORE (Academic Skills for Educators) Test
b. ACT
c. SAT - Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D.
- New Transfer Students: Transfer CUM GPA may be considered towards Teacher Candidacy.
Admission to Advanced Standing
Candidates must be admitted to Advanced Standing before taking any education courses numbered 3000 or above. Candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75, as well as a 2.75 GPA in each teaching field for which licensure is sought to continue to take education courses numbered 3000 or above. Methods courses can be taken no more than twice. Failure to obtain a satisfactory grade can result in dismissal from the program.
Generally, candidates apply for Advanced Standing in Teacher Candidacy at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Patton College Office of Student Affairs, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean’s office on the regional campus for information.
Requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester credit hours with cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Cumulative 2.75 GPA in each teaching field for which licensure is being sought.
- Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each:
a. EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development
b. EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities
c. EDTE 2020 - Field Experience in Education
d. EDCS 2010 - Education and Cultural Diversity - Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI. Ohio Revised Code: 3319.291D.
Admission to Professional Internship
During candidates’ final year in the program they will complete a Professional Internship of intensive field experiences in a grades 7-12 classroom. Candidates must apply for admission to the Professional Internship by October 1 of the preceding year. The following requirements must be completed prior to the start of the Professional Internship (contact your advisor for additional details on the application process).
- Apply for admission to the Professional Internship. Candidates must have a current BCI & FBI Background check and been recommended for the internship by a representative appointed by faculty.
- Earn at least 90 hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Earn at least 2 semesters (30 hours) of residence at OU.
- Complete all Educational Core coursework (exception: Language Arts Methods Courses) with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a C (2.0) or higher in each course.
- Have completed at least 75% of the Language Arts Methods Coursework with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Transfer Admission
To obtain information specific to students seeking admission to the program as transfer students from another institution contact the Office of Student Affairs.
Change of Program Policy
To change or add your major/minor/certificate policy, contact the Office of Student Affairs, The Patton College of Education 740.593.4400.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
See Program Overview.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Pre-Teacher Candidacy
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each:
- EDTE 1000 - Introduction to Teacher Education Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 1510 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
MCE Educational Core
Complete courses in four areas with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher across all courses and a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course.
- Educational Foundations
- General Methods
- MCE Reading Core
- Subject Area Methods Courses
Educational Foundations
These courses are typically taken during the sophomore year. Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
- EDCS 2010 - Education and Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
- EDCT 2030 - Technological Applications in Education Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2000 - Learning and Human Development Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2010 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 2020 - Field Experience in Education Credit Hours: 1
General Methods
These courses are typically taken during the junior year. Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
MCE Reading Core
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
- EDTE 2200 - Phonics and the Structure of Language Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 3250 - Literature-Centered Developmental Reading Instruction Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 4200 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas Credit Hours: 3
- EDTE 4210 - Foundations of Reading Instruction, Diagnosis, and Remediation for Classroom Teachers Credit Hours: 3
MCE Mathematics Methods Courses
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
- EDMC 2300 - Introduction to Teaching Middle Childhood Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
- EDMC 3300 - Teaching Middle Childhood Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MCE Science Methods Courses
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each. These courses are included in the 2.75 overall GPA requirement for the Educational Core.
- EDMC 3400 - Teaching Middle Childhood Science Credit Hours: 3
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 4610 - Professional Internship in Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4630 - Professional Internship in Adolescence to Young Adult Credit Hours: 6
- EDPL 4650 - Professional Internship Seminar Credit Hours: 3
MCE Mathematics Coursework
Complete the following courses with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each:
- MATH 1101 - Elementary Topics in Mathematics I Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 1500 - Introductory Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 2110 - Introductory Geometry for Middle School Teachers Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 3050 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MCE Science Coursework
Complete the following courses with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each:
- ASTR 1000 - Survey of Astronomy Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- GEOG 2400 - Environmental Geography Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 1030 - Plants and People Credit Hours: 3
- PHIL 2160 - Philosophy of Science Survey Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 2001 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
Complete one of the following courses
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
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(Must complete BIOS 1700 and 1705)
- PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement: Language Arts and Social Studies (optional)
Ohio University has been approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Ohio Educator Standards Board to offer the Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement. The Endorsement is optional, but available to candidates for the Middle Childhood teaching license who wish to add an additional teaching field, or two additional teaching fields, for grades 4 through 6 only.
Generalist Endorsement: Language Arts
Complete the following courses with no grade below B. No transfer credit will be accepted. Any substitution must be approved by the chair of the Middle Childhood program. In addition, you must achieve a passing score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators for Middle Childhood Social Studies and earn 50 hours of field experience within a grades 4-6 language arts classroom.
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Complete the following courses:
- EDMC 3100 - Teaching Middle Childhood Language Arts Credit Hours: 3
- EDMC 3210 - Children’s Literature for Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 3
Generalist Endorsement: Social Studies
Complete the following courses with no grade below B. No transfer credit will be accepted. Any substitution must be approved by the chair of the Middle Childhood program. In addition, you must achieve a passing score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators for Middle Childhood Social Studies and earn 50 hours of field experience within a grades 4-6 social studies classroom.
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Complete the following courses:
- EDMC 3500 - Teaching Middle Childhood Social Studies Credit Hours: 3
- EDMC 3500L - Teaching Middle Childhood Social Studies - Lab Credit Hours: 1
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Complete one of the following courses:
- GEOG 2320 - Geography of Ohio Credit Hours: 3
- HIST 3170 - Survey of Ohio History Credit Hours: 3