College of Education
The College of Education comprises the following:
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Department of Educational Studies
Department of Teacher 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 in elementary, middle, and high schools 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 certification program and be prepared to incorporate additional changes that may be required by program revisions. 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:- The principal academic fields
- The knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values underlying teaching
- General/liberal education
Besides university General Education Requirements, you must complete
the certification requirements established for the program you are
following.
If you plan to teach in the elementary grades, 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 certificate to teach in the elementary grades and kindergarten, depending upon your preparation.
If you plan to teach middle school, high school, or special subjects (e.g., music, art, physical education), enroll 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 certificate to teach the subjects indicated on the certificate.
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 certificate to teach in classrooms for the severe behavioral handicapped, specific learning disabled, multihandicapped, and developmentally handicapped.
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 from the Student Services Office in McCracken Hall.
Programs
All undergraduate teacher education programs at Ohio University conform to state standards for certification issued by the State Department of Education of Ohio and NCATE.These programs and courses apply to all students entering Ohio University in the 1999-00 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 any questions about your program requirements, contact your advisor or Student Services, Ohio University, McCracken Hall 124, Athens OH 45701-2979, telephone 740-593-4420.
E-mail: sedu1@ohiou.edu. Internet: https://www.cats.ohiou.edu/~edpldept/
Reading endorsement
A reading endorsement of a standard certificate may be issued. For specific information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.Validation
A validation of a standard license may be issued in the area of Adapted Physical Education (limited to teachers licensed in PE).For specific information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
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 certification 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 forms and related information may be obtained from Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
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 professional expectations is available from the College of Education.Admission to Professional Education
You must be admitted to professional education before taking any education courses numbered 200 and above.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
These requirements are subject to change.- Completion of 45 quarter hours of credit with an overall grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 2.75.
- No grade below a C in any of the following:
a PSY 101 General Psychology
b All Tier I freshman composition and mathematics, and INCO 103 (INCO 101 or 103 for integrated language arts majors or middle childhood majors with a concentration in language arts).
- Satisfactory performance on the Preprofessional Skills Tests (PPST). You must achieve scores of 173 or above in writing and mathematics and 174 or above in reading. OR Satisfactory performance on ACT or SAT. You must achieve scores of 21 or better on the ACT and/or 950 or better on the SAT. Any score less than these is unacceptable, and you may not enroll in education courses.
- Submission of a statement confirming that your record is clear of any felony convictions, obtained from Student Services.
- Submission of results of the tuberculosis skin test (administered by Hudson Health Center or other appropriate office).
- Screening and recommendation by a representative appointed by faculty and admission to Professional Education.
- Submission of two professional references.
- If 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. Methods courses can be taken nomore than twice. Failure to obtain a satisfactory grade can result in dismissal from the program.
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 for relevant information.
These requirements are subject to change.
- General Requirements
- TB test, from Hudson Health Center or other appropriate office.
- Judiciaries approval
- Faculty advisor approval
- Specific requirements for early childhood education
Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each and a 2.75 g.p.a.:
- HCCF 160
- HCCF 160A
- HCCF 170
- HCCF 260
- HCCF 260L
- HCCF 361
- HCCF 361L
- EDSP 271
- EDEC 206
- Specific requirements for middle, adolescent-young adult, multi-age (Pre-K-12) and intervention specialist education
a Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each:
- EDCI 200
- EDCI 201
- EDCI 202
- EDCI 203
b A 2.75 g.p.a. in each teaching field for which certification is being sought.
- Specific requirements for hearing and speech therapy
a Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each:
- PSY 275
- PSY 273 or HCCF 160
- EDSP 270
- EDSP 271 or PSY 376
b A 2.75 accumulative g.p.a. in all hearing and speech science courses completed.
Contact the undergraduate coordinator in Hearing and Speech Sciences for more information.
a Completion of 90 quarter hours of credit with an overall g.p.a. of 2.75.
b Satisfactory reports from:
c Screening and recommendation by a representative appointed by faculty and admission to advanced standing.
Student Teaching
Successful student teaching represents the culmination of the program of professional preparation; it is a requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Education for individuals pursuing programs that are designed to result in eligibility for teacher licensure. You may be considered for recommendation for teaching licensure after receiving a passing score on the Praxis II exam and successfully completing at least 16 hours of student teaching and seminar under the supervision of Ohio University.Application
It is your responsibility to enter an application for student teaching in 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 the 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. Majors in secondary academic areas and special fields will normally be assigned to student teaching during one of the quarters of their senior year.The assignment of each student to a school is the responsibility and prerogative of the director of Student Services. You will be assigned to one of our centers in Athens; Chillicothe; Ironton; Lancaster; St. Clairsville; Zanesville; Cleveland; or St. Louis, Missouri.
You must secure your own housing and provide your own transportation to your assignments. You will need a car unless you are assigned to a metropolitan center where public transportation is available. 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. Any exceptions are the responsibility of the director of Student Services. 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.
Criteria for Admission
Requirements must be completed by the time you begin student teaching, not at the time of application.- General requirements
- Specific requirements for early childhood
education: EDPL 461, 462, 465; early childhood practicum
You must meet all general requirements for admission to student teaching and additional requirements in the College of Health and Human Services.
- Specific requirements for middle childhood:
a Completion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each:
- EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371B, 400, 420
- EDMC 300, 301 and 360
- Any additional education courses (to be determined)
- State required reading courses: EDCI 220, 325, 420, and 421
- Specific methods courses, one in each concentration area
b Completion 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.
c An accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought.
- Specific requirements for adolescent-young adult and the modern languages multiage (Pre-K-12) education:
a Completion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each:
- EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371B, 400
- EDMC 300
- Any additional education courses (to be determined)
- Any specific methods courses
b Completion 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.
c An accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought.
- Specific requirements for multi-age art, music, and physical education:
a Completion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each:
- EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371A, 400, 420
- EDMC 300
- Any additional education courses (to be determined)
- Any specific methods courses
b Completion 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. c An accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought.
- Specific requirements for mild-moderate educational needs:
a Completion 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.
b Completion of all field experience courses required in Blocks I, II, III, IV, and EDEL 330, 330L, 331, 331L, EDCI 220, 301, 325 and 400.
- Specific requirements for moderate-intensive educational needs:
a Completion 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.
b Completion of all field experience courses required in Blocks I, II, III, IV, and EDEL 330, 330L, EDCI 220, 301, 325 and 400.
- Specific requirements for hearing and speech therapy:
a Completion of the following courses:
- HSS 619
- HSS 643
- EDSP 474 or equivalent
b Enrollment in master's program in Hearning and Speech Science
These requirements are subject to change.
a Completion 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.
b Completion of at least 135 quarter hours with accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75.
c Completion 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 PPST or equivalent.
d Completion of junior-level English composition requirement with a C or better.
e Completion 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.
f Screening and recommendation for student teaching by a representative appointed by the faculty.
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. 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.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 usefulness 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:
- Those applying for their first license
- Those 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 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.
Currently, the state of Ohio participates in the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel and has entered into an implementation contract with the following states:
Alabama Nebraska
Alaska New Hampshire
California New Jersey
Connecticut New York
Delaware North Carolina
District of Columbia
Florida Oklahoma
Hawaii Pennsylvania
Idaho Rhode Island
Indiana South Carolina
Kansas South Dakota
Kentucky Tennessee
Maine Utah
Maryland Vermont
Massachusetts Virginia
Michigan Washington
Montana West Virginia
Wisconsin
Changes in Ohio state standards for teacher licensure may affect future reciprocal agreements.
Major Field of Specialization
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.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 inservice teachers. Partnership schools support and encourage ongoing professional development for faculty and administrators. Current partnerships exist with The Plains,Federal Hocking, Lancaster, Chauncey, East Elementary, Deering Elementary, and Whitwell.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.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 740-593-4420.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 740-593-4420.Department of Teacher Education
The Department of Teacher Education comprises three major program areas: middle childhood education, secondary education (adolescent-young adult), and special education (intervention specialist). The school 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.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
These requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124 for program updates. Early childhood education prepares you to teach children three years old through third grade. In addition to being able to work with children ages three through third grade, you can also teach in nursery schools, child-care centers, and Head Start programs. 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.
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*, 121, 122 Elementary Topics in Math 11 (10 hrs min req'd) Note: These math courses are recommended; however, any math course numbered 120 or above (except Math 151) 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 211 American History to 1828 4 HIST 212 History of U.S., 1828-1900 4 HIST 213 History of U.S. since 1900 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: BIOS 103 Human Biology 5 or BIOL 101 Principles of Biology 5 Earth Science requirement: GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 or GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology 5 Physical science requirement: PSC 100 & 140 Survey of Astronomy & Lab 5 or PSC 100D & 140 Moons & Planets: the Solar System and Lab or PSC 101L Physical World 5 or PSC 105L Color, Light & Sound 5 or PHYS 201 Introduction to Physics 5
In addition, you must complete INCO 103, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, before you can apply for admission to professional education.
Professional requirements
You must earn a grade of C or better in all of the following courses, except
HCCF 462A, HCCF 462B, or HCCF 462D. HCCF 160 Intro to Child Development 4 HCCF 160A Observing and Recording Children's Behavior 3 HCCF 170 Intro to Early Childhood Ed 3 HCCF 260 Diversity in Early Childhood Education 3 HCCF 260L Clinical: Diversity in Early Childhood Education 1 HCCF 361 Guidance and Classroom Management in EC Ed 3 HCCF 361L Clinical: Guidance & Mgt 1 HCCF 363 Creative Experiences in Early Childhood 4 HCCF 363L Clinical: Creative Exp. in EC 1 HCCF 371 Family Development 3 HCCF 455 Curriculum & Teaching Strategies in EC 4 HCCF 455L Clinical: Curriculum & Teaching Strategies 2 HCCF 463 Admin. in Early Childhood 3 HCCF 465 Parent Education 3 HCCF 467 Philosophy & Theories of Child Development 3 Select one of the following courses: HCCF 462A Pluralistic Life Styles 3 HCCF 462B Parenthood 3 HCCF 462D One-Parent Family 3 Related requirements: HCFN 128 Intro to Nutrition 4 NRSE 303 Health & Safety in EC 3 PESS 228 CPR 1 PESS 270 Teaching of Physical Ed 3
Professional education requirements
EDCI 203 Technological Applications in Education 4 EDCI 220 Phonics and the Structure of Language 5 EDCI *** Instructional Adapt. for Learners with Except. and Diverse Needs - EC EDSP 271 Intro to Education of Exceptional Children 4 EDEC *** Intro to Integrated Curriculum and Clinical EDEC *** Literacy & Reading in the Early Childhood Classroom and Clinical EDEC *** Dev. Reading Through Literature & Clinical EDEC *** Mathematics in Early Childhood & Clinical EDEC *** Science in Early Childhood and Clinical EDEC *** Social Studies in Early Childhood & Clinical
***The above listed courses are in the curriculum process and are awaiting approval. Check with your advisor as to final course numbers, titles, and credit hours.
Student Teaching
EDPL *** Student Teaching in Early Childhood (K-3) 13 EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3 HCCF 474 Student Teaching in EC (Preschool) 6 HCCF *** Student Teaching Seminar in EC (Preschool) 3
***The above listed courses are in the curriculum process and are awaiting approval. Check with your advisor as to final course numbers, titles, and credit hours.
Middle Childhood Education Programs
These requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124 for program updates.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, or other combinations such as mathematics/science or language arts/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 successfully complete:
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
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.
Field Experience
All field experience must be undertaken in a middle school setting. Field experience activities include observation, participation, multicultural field, and student teaching.
Middle Childhood Licensure
Professional requirements: 25All professional courses are taught with a middle school 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 2EDCI 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: 19
EDCI 220 Phonics and the Structure of Language 5
EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 5
EDCI 421 Foundations of Reading Instruction, Diagnosis, and Remediation 4
All middle childhood majors take the following three courses:
EDMC 300 Middle Childhood Instr. Process and Curriculum 4
EDMC 301 Middle Childhood Educ. and Curriculum 5
EDMC 360 Field Experience in Middle School Educ. 2
Two methods courses are required, one in each of the two concentrations chosen:
EDMC 310 Teaching Lang. Arts in Middle Childhood Grades 4
EDMC 330 Teaching Middle School Mathematics 4
EDMC 340 Teaching Sci. in Middle Childhood Grades 4
EDMC 350 Teaching Soc. Studies in Middle Childhood Grades 4
Student Teaching
EDPL 461 Student Teaching in Middle Childhood 7
EDPL 462 Student Teaching in Middle Childhood 6
EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3
These 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 1999-2000 school year, apply by December 1, 1998. You must request placement in an approved middle school.(Grades 6, 7, and 8 are acceptable for early field only when no middle school is available.) For further information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Major Requirements
Select two concentrations from the following four areas of concentration.Language Arts Concentration: 45
Major code BS6302
ENG 200 Intro to Literature 4 ENG 323 American Lit 1918-Present 4
ENG 351 History of English Language 4
ENG 352 Dev. of American English 4
JOUR 133 Precision Language 4
or ENG 350 Traditional Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage
LING 270 Nature of Language 5
EDMC 321 Adolescent Literature* 4
* Course number is to be determined.
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:
INCO 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4
INCO 205 Group Discussion 4
INCO 220 Oral Interpretation of Lit. 4
THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals I 4
Mathematics Concentration: 39
Major code BS6303
MATH 120 Elem. Topics in Math. 4 MATH 121 Elem. Topics in Math. 4
MATH 211 Elem. Linear Algebra 4
MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. I 4
MATH 263A,B Calculus 8
MATH 300 History of Mathematics 4
MATH 306 Found. of Mathematics I 4
MATH 330A Found. of Geometry 4
Electives 4
Science Concentration: 37-40
Major code BS6304
CHEM 121 Prin. of Chemistry I 4 CHEM 122 Prin. of Chemistry II4 GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Sci. Survey 3 PHYS 201 Intro to Physics 5 PBIO 102 Plant Biology 5 PBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology 6 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:
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
ASTR 100D Moons and Planets: The Solar System 4
Social Studies Concentration: 45
Major code BS6305
AAS 106 Intro to African American Studies 4 ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthro. 5 ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 GEOG 121 Human Geography 4 GEOG 201 Environmental Geog. 4 HIST 131 Intro to Non-Western Hist. 4 HIST 211 Amer. Hist. to 828 4 HIST 212 Hist. of the U.S.,1828-1900 4 POLS 101 Amer. National Govt. 4 POLS 150 Current World Problems 4 SOC 201 Contemp. Social Problems 4
Methods Course Requirements
All middle childhood majors take the following three courses:EDMC 300 Middle Childhood Instr. Process and Curriculum 4 EDMC 301 Middle Childhood Educ. and Curriculum 5 EDMC 360 Field Experience in Middle School Educ. 2
Two methods courses are required, one in each of the two concentrations chosen:
EDMC 310 Teaching Lang. Arts in Middle Childhood Grades 4 EDMC 330 Teaching Middle School Mathematics 4 EDMC 340 Teaching Sci. in Middle Childhood Grades 4 EDMC 350 Teaching Soc. Studies in Middle Childhood Grades 4
Adolescent-Young Adult Education Programs
The following professional and general requirements apply to all adolescent-young adult and multiage* education majors. Individual majors are listed alphabetically in the following pages.Professional Requirements: 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
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
Additional or replacement courses are under development; check with your advisor for current information.
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.
The following professional and general* requirements apply to all multi-age Art, Music, and Physical Education majors. Individual majors are listed alphabetically in the following pages.
Professional Requirements: 34 hrs. min.
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 371A Instr. Adapt. for Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs 3 EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4 EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in Content Area 5 EDMC 300 Middle Child Inst. Process & Curriculum 4
*Multi-age physical education majors have a different set of general education requirements which are listed with physical education methods and major requirements.
Professional LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
EDPL 463 and 464* Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 3
*EDPL 461 may be substituted for EDPL 464 where appropriate.
These 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 1999-2000 school year, apply by December 1, 1998. 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.
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.
Comparative Arts and/or PhilosophyYou 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 Comparative 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 SciencesYou 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 education, history, political science, sociology, social work, geography, and psychology, except PSY 120, 226, 275, 312, and 314.
English and/or Foreign LanguageYou are required to complete at least two courses in English and/or foreign language. The two courses need not be in the same field. Freshman and junior English composition courses taken to satisfy the university English composition requirement (see General Education Requirements section) may be used toward completion of these hours. Either INCO 103 (or INCO 101 for integrated language arts majors only) is a specific requirement in this area and is counted as one of the two courses needed. Possibilities in this area include all English courses except ENG 451 and 452; any linguistics courses; any foreign language courses except ML 410 and 445; HUM 107, 108, 109, 307, 308, and 309. (These humanities courses may NOT count toward the General Education Requirements in both the English and/or foreign language field and the comparative arts and/or philosophy field.)
If two 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 above areas to bring the total hours in general education courses to 45 hours.
If your major is the same as one of the above areas, 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, above, 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.
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.Art Education
Major code BS6201
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, to achieve licensure through Ohio University to teach art, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. This program leads to a two-year provisional special field 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 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, and 212) must also be completed for admission to the Art Education degree program.
If you are interested in majoring in art education, you are encouraged to meet with advisors in both the College of Education and the School of Art.
The art education major is currently under revision. Make regular contact with your advisor and the art department for current information.
Methods Courses
ART 461 Teaching Art in the Elementary School 4 ART 461L Elem. Field Experience 2 ART 462 Teaching Art in the Secondary School 4
**ART 461 and 462 offered fall and winter only.
Multi-age art education professional and general requirements must also be completed.
Major Requirements
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing in the Visual Arts 4 ART 112 Foundations Photography 4 ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4 ART 116, 117, 118 Drawing I, II, III 12 ART 211 Foundation Concepts 4 AH 211, 212, 213 History of Ar 12 ART 212 Color, Perception, and Practice 4 ART 251 Typography 5
or ART 254A Letter Form ART 260* Found. of Art Education 4 Elective in Art History (300 level) 4 Studio Electives 35*B- required; offered spring quarter only.
Requirements include 68 quarter hours of studio art including 8 studio foundation courses; ART 110; 12 quarter hours of art history electives; and courses required for teacher licensure. A 35-hour minimum two-area concentration must be completed. The major concentration must consist of a minimum of 20 hours of four courses at the 200 level or above. The minor concentration must consist of a minimum of 15 hours of three courses at the 200 level or above.
Biology/Life Science
Major code BS6314
You may earn either a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or a B.A. or B.S. in biological sciences or plant biology in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet the teacher licensure requirements. Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach biology as the major field, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school license that qualifies you to teach life science in grades 7-12 inclusive. See also the integrated science major in this section.
Methods Courses
PBIO 360 Field Experience 2
or EDSE 440L Middle and Sec. School Science Teaching Lab or 1
PBIO 368 Teaching of Biology 4
or EDSE 440 Middle and Sec. 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 or PBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology or 6 PBIO 111 Intro to Plant Biology 6 BIOS 171 Intro to Zoology 5 BIOS 172 Intro to Zoology 3 BIOS 173 Intro to Zoology 1 BIOS 325 General Genetics 5
or PBIO 331 Plant Genetics PBIO 424 Plant Physiology 6 BIOS 275 and 376 Animal and Field Ecol. 7
or PBIO 425 Plant Ecology or 5 BIOS 301 Human Anatomy 6
or BIOS 303 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy PBIO 415 Quantitative Methods in Plant Biology or 5 PBIO 431 Cell or 5 BIOS 479* Evolution 4
or PBIO 475 Plant Speciation and Evolution or 3 PBIO 427 Molecular Genetics 3
or PBIO 450 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering or 4 MICR 211 and 212 Environ. Micro and Lab 6
or MICR 311 General Microbiology CHEM 121, 122, 123* Principles of Chemistry 12 PHYS 201, 202, 203 Intro to Physics 15 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Precalculus 5
or MATH 163A Intro to Calculus or 4 PSY 221 Elem. Statistical Reasoning 4 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4
or GEOL 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 CHEM121, 122, and 123.
Recommended Tier III:
T3 420C** Biol. of Human Social Behavior 4
or T3 420E Disease and Discovery 4
or T3 402A The Human Life Cycle 4or other appropriate T3 course as determined by your advisor
Earth/Space Science
Major code BS6315
You may earn a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or an A.B. or B.S. in geological sciences or geography in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet teacher licensure requirements. 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 exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school 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 Middle and Sec. School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Middle and Sec. 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 4 GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 GEOG 302 Meteorology 5 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 211 Oceanography 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 Geog 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5
or GEOL 330 Geomorphology 5 GEOL 340 Prin. of Paleontology 4 GEOL 446 Earth Systems Evolution
or GEOL 466 Geodynamics: The Earth's Interior 4 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4
or BIOS 100 The Animal Kingdom PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 PSC 201, 202, 203 Introduction to Physics 15 PSC 100D The Universe 4 PSC 140 Astronomy Lab 1 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4
or MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats.
or GEOL 205 Stat. Methods in Geology T3 409A* Geologic Resources 4
*Recommended Tier III course for this major.
Integrated Language Arts
Major code BS6306
Due to changes in Ohio state standards for teacher licensure, these requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, for additional information. Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach English, you must complete the follow-ing program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school license that qualifies you to teach English in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Methods Courses
ENG 451, 451L Tchng. Lang. and Comp. 4
ENG 452, 452L Teaching Literature 4
Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed.
Note: ENG 451 is offered fall only; ENG 452 is offered winter only.
Major Requirements: 79
ENG 307J Writing and Research 4 ENG 325 Women and Literature 4 ENG 351 Hist. of the English Lang. 4 Eng 369A Adolescent Literature* 4 ENG 399 Literary Theory 4 ENG 453 World Literature 4 INCO 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4 INCO 205 Group Discussion 4 INCO 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 4 THAR 150 Viewing Performance 2
* Course number is to be determined.
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
Due to changes in Ohio state standards for teacher licensure, these requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, for additional information. Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach mathematics, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school license that qualifies you to teach mathematics in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Methods Course
MATH 320L Teaching of Math in Secondary School 5Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed.
Major Requirements: 56
MATH 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 314 Elem. Abstract Algebra MATH 330A,B Found. of Geometry 8
Integrated Science
Major code BS6309
You may earn either a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or a B.A. or B.S. in a science in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet the teacher licensure requirements. 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 exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school license that qualifies you to teach integrated science in grades 7�12. 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 Middle and Sec. School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Middle and Sec. School Science Teaching Lab 1
Major Requirements: 117-118
BIOS 100 The Animal Kingdom 4 BIOS 103 Human Biology 5 BIOS 220 Conservation and Biodiversity 4 BIOS 302 Human Anatomy for Nonmajors 6 CHEM 101 Chemistry Applied to Today's World 4 CHEM 121, 122, 123 Prin. of Chemistry 12 Geog 302* Meteorology 5 GEOG 315 Landsforms & Landscapes 5
or GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 120 The Mobile Earth 4 GEOL 205 Statistical Meth. in Geol. 4
or GEOG 271 Intro to Stats. in Geog. or 5
or PSY 120 Elem. Stat.Reasoning or 4
or MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats.I or 4 GEOL 211 Intro to Oceanography 4
or GEOL 255 Historical Geology GEOL 312 Earth Materials and Resources 5 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Pre-Calculus 5 MICR 211 Basic Microbiology 4 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4 PBIO 110 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
or PSC 100 Survey of Astronomy PSC 101L Physical World 5 T3 470C* Chemicals: Health and Environment 4
*Recommended Tier III course for this major.
Integrated Social Studies
Major code BS6308
Due to changes in Ohio state standards for teacher licensure, these requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, for additional information. 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 exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school 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: 90
ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Prin. of Macroeconomics 4 GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOG 121 Human Geography 4
HIST 102 Western Civilization in Modern Times 4
or HIST 122 Western Heritage: Medieval Legacy HIST 131 Intro to Non-Western Hist. 4 or HIST 121 Western Heritage: Classical Age HIST 211 American History to 1828 4 HIST 212 History of the U.S.,1828-1900 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
or HIST 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 401 Amer. Constitutional Law 4 POLS 405 American Political Parties 4 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 5
Note: If you are pursuing a teacher education program at Ohio University, you are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Criteria and procedures are available from Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Modern Languages
French-Major code BS6232
Spanish-Major code BS6235
German-Major code BS6233
Due to changes in Ohio state standards for teacher licensure, these requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, for additional information. 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 exam. This program prepares you for licensure to teach French, German, or Spanish in grades Pre-K-12. You will be required to pass a language proficiency examination before licensure.
You should meet regularly with faculty members in the Department of Modern Languages.
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 Basic 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 Intro to Literature 8 FR 437 Phonetics 4 FR 439 Modern Usage 4
or FR 441 StylisticsAdditional 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. 2 SPAN 348 or 349 Civ. and Culture 4 SPAN 354, 355, 356 Intro to Literature 12 SPAN 439 Modern Usage 4
or SPAN 441 StylisticsAdditional electives at 400 level or above 8
You must have 56 hours above SPAN 200 level.
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 4-8 GER 355 and 356 Intro to Literature 8 GER 439 Modern Usage 4 GER 441 Stylistics 4Additional electives at 400 level or above 4-8
You must have 56 hours above GER 200 level.
Study abroad is highly recommended.
Music Education
Choral Emphasis - Major code BS6242
Instrumental Emphasis - Major Code BS6241
Due to changes in Ohio state standards for teacher licensure, these requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, for additional information.
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 exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional special field license that qualifies you to teach music in grades Pre-K-12 inclusive. If you are majoring in music education, you will normally enroll in the College of Fine Arts. 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 3Plus 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 (9 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 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 261 String Methods and Materials 2
MUS 263 Wind and Percussion (3 qtrs, 2 hrs each) 6
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 2Choose 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 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 263 Wind and Percussion (2 credits each) 12 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 exam. 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.
Due to changes in Ohio state standards for licensing teachers, these requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, for additional information.
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 INCO 103 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 4Methods Courses
All 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 6Multi-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 hours
PESS 125 Human Movement & Fitness Perspectives 4 PESS 202 Intro. to Teaching Phys. Ed. 3 PESS 227 First Aid 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 or BIOS 302 Human Anat. for Non-majors 6 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 or PESS 218 Lifeguard Training 2 or PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors 3
Physical Science (Chemistry and Physic)
Major code BS6310
You may earn a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or a B.A. or B.S. in physics or chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet teacher licensure requirements. 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 high school 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 Middle and Sec. School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Middle and Sec. School Science Teaching Lab 1
Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed.
Major Requirements: 103-104
Total Courses: 48-49CHEM 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
or GEOL 221 Earth and Life History MATH 263A, B, C Calculus 12 MATH 340 Differential Equations 4 MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. 14
or PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning PBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology 6
or BIOS 170 Intro to Zoology or 5 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
or T3 450B Technology and Culture
or T3 450C Society and New Tech.
Intervention Specialist Education Program
Due to changes in Ohio state standards for licensing teachers, these requirements are subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, for additional information.To receive a B.S.Ed. and licensure in intervention specialist education, you must complete the professional preparation program for teaching exceptional children and receive passing scores on the Praxis II exam.
Students who seek admission into Intervention Specialist education courses may be subjec to additional selective admission criteria beyond the College of Education's Selective Admission and Rentetion requirements.
Specific information about programs in hearing and speech therapy is included under the Health and Human Services section of this catalog.
Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate and Moderate-Intensive 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 IINatural Sciences and Mathematics requirement.
Social Science: 12
Twelve 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
or PSY 221 Stat. for Behavioral Sciences 5
Communications: 4
INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4English: 9
ENG 151-153 Freshman Composition 5 ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4
Fine Arts: 3
ART 360A Visual Art Media for Elementary Teachers 3 or MUS 160 Music Fundamentals 3 or MUS 282 Music Therapy Activities for Class 3 or REC 251 Art & Nature Crafts for Rec. Prog. 3 or THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals 4
Health: 4
HLTH 202 Health Sciences & Lifestyle Choices 4
Hearing and Speech Therapy: 4
HSS 108 Intro to Speech Disorders 4
Math: 4
MATH 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: 4
PESS 335 Adapted Physical Educ. for Special Education 4
TIER III: 4
Any 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: 13
EDEL 330 Teaching Math, K-3 2 EDEL 330L Field/Clinical in Teaching Math, K-3 1 EDEL 331 Teaching Math, 4-8 2 EDEL 331L Field/Clinical in Teaching Math, 4-8 1 EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity & Ed. 3 EDCI 400 School, Society, & the Professional Educator 4
Reading Core: 10 or 19
(EDCI 220 and 325 are required for a two-year provisional license; 9 additional quarter hours are required for a five-year professional license which must be completed in the first or second year of teaching.)
EDCI 220 Phonics & Struc. of Lang. 5 EDCI 325 Lit. Centered Reading Inst. 5 EDCI 420 Reading in the Content Area 5 EDCI 421 Reading Instruction, Diagnosis, and Remediation 4Block I (sophomore year, any quarter): 15
(The first three of the following courses must be taken concurrently.)
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth & Development 6 EDCI 201 Nature of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Experience in Typical & Exceptional Development 2 EDCI 203 Technological Appl. in Ed. 4Block II (junior year, fall quarter): 17
EDSP 260 Field Exp. with Special Education Needs 4 EDSP 355 Technology Appl. in Sp. Ed. 4 EDSP 373 Curr. Plan for Learners with Special Neds 4 EDSP 374 Learners with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 5Block III (junior year, winter quarter): 17
EDSP 360 Field Exp. with Mild-Mod.Educational Needs 4 EDSP 370 Classroom Management 4 EDSP 376 Methods for Learners with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 5 EDSP 485 Assess Learners with Special Needs 4Block IV (junior year, spring quarter): 16
EDSP 460 Field Exp. with M-M Educational Needs 4 EDSP 377 Career Dev., Tran. & Sec. Meth. in Spec. 4 EDSP 401 Interventions for Emot. Beh. Needs 4 EDSP 477 Collaborate & Consult in Special Education 4
Intervention Specialist: Moderate-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: 12
Twelve 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 or PSY 221 Stat. for Behavioral Sciences 5Communications: 4
INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4English: 9
ENG 151-153 Freshman Composition 5 ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4Fine Arts: 3
ART 360A Visual Art Media for Elementary Teachers 3Health: 7
or MUS 160 Music Fundamentals 3
or MUS 282 Music Therapy Activities for Class 3
or REC 251 Art & Nature Crafts for Rec. Prog. 3
or THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals 4
HLTH 202 Health Sciences & Lifestyle Choices 4 HLTH 227 First Aid 4Hearing and Speech Therapy: 8
HSS 108 Intro to Speech Disorders 4 HSS 378 Sign Language 4Math: 4
MATH 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: 4
PESS 335 Adapted Physical Educ. for Special Education 4TIER III: 4
Any 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: 12
A 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: 10
EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity & Ed. 3 EDEL 330 Teaching Math, K-3 2 EDEL 330L Field/Clinical in Teaching Math, K-3 1 EDCI 400 School, Society, & the Professional Educator 4Reading Core: 10 or 19
(EDCI 220 and 325 are required for a two-year provisional license; 9 additional quarter hours are required for a five-year professional license which must be completed in the first or second year of teaching.)
EDCI 220 Phonics & Struc. of Lang. 5 EDCI 325 Lit. Centered Reading Inst. 5 EDCI 420 Reading in the Content Area 5 EDCI 421 Reading Instruction, Diagnosis and Remediation 4Block I (sophomore year, any quarter): 15 (The first three of the following courses must be taken concurrently.)
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth & Development 6 EDCI 201 Nature of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Experience in Typical & Exceptional Development 2 EDCI 203 Technological Appl. in Ed. 4Block II (junior year, fall quarter): 17
EDSP 260 Field Exp. with Special Education Needs 4 EDSP 355 Technology Appl. in Sp. Ed. 4 EDSP 373 Curr. Plan for Learners with Special Needs 4 EDSP 375 Learners with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 5Block III (junior year, winter quarter): 17
EDSP 361 Field Exp. with Mod.-Int.Educational Needs 4 EDSP 370 Classroom Management 4 EDSP 475 Methods for Learners with M-I Educational Needs 5 EDSP 485 Assess Learners with Special Needs 4Block IV (junior year, spring quarter): 16
EDSP 461 Field Exp. with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 377 Career Dev., Tran. for Special Needs 4 EDSP 401 Interventions for Emot.Beh. Needs 4 EDSP 477 Collaborate & Consult in Special Education 4Professional Laboratory Experience (senior year): 16
EDPL 461 and 462 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 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. For example, if you are doing student teaching during any of the three quarters of the school year 2000-2001, you should apply by December 1, 1999. For further information contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124. You must complete all education courses before entering student teaching.
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