Majors and Program Codes
Majors and Program Codes
We offer a Masters of Education (MEd) in the following majors. Click the relevant program code for additional information.
MajorGrade BandProgram CodeAYA: Sciences
The Master’s Program with Licensure in Adolescent-to-Young-Adult (AYA) and Multi-Age Education is a one-year (3 academic terms), in-person program that leads to an Ohio teaching license in a selected content area:
- Grades 7-12: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Science (multiple science options)
- Art Education (grades K-12)
- Theater Education (grades preK-12)
Features
- One-year program: summer → fall → spring
- Designed for new teachers (not for teachers adding an additional licensure area)
- Full-time commitment (cannot be completed while also working or teaching full-time)
- Focus on educational practice (does not include coursework in the content area)
- Extensive field experiences in area classrooms
- Primarily in person on the Athens campus and in area schools
- Only open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (an I-20 may not be issued for this program)
- Must have transportation for field experiences in area schools
Deadline: April 15
Contact
Brent Goff , Program Coordinator
Program of Study (Required Coursework)
Program of Study (Required Coursework)
Coursework
Credit Hours
Summer Term (classes start in early May)
15
EDCT 5011 Technological Applications in Education
3
EDSP 5700 Nature and Needs of Persons with Exceptionalities
3
EDTE 5100 Principles of Curriculum
3
EDTE 5600 Advanced Studies of Children and Adolescents
3
EDTE 6160 Managing and Monitoring Student Learning*
3
Fall Semester
12-17
EDPL 6920 Internship: Theory into Practice
3
EDTE 5260 Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas*
3
EDTE 6670 Teacher as Action Researcher
3
Teaching methods for your concentration:
- Language Arts: ENG 5510 or ENG 5420 (3cr)
- Mathematics: MATH 5100/L (4cr)
- Social Studies: EDTE 6980/L (4cr)
- Science: EDTE 6931/L (4cr)
- Art: ART 5620/L (4cr)
- Theater: THAR 5140 (4cr) and THAR 5920 (1-4cr)
3-8
Professional Internship 1: 150 hours in area classroom
n/a
Spring Semester
18
Professional Internship 2 (EDPL 5620 & 5630): Full time in area classroom
12
EDPL 5650 Professional Internship Seminar
3
EDTE 6940 Master’s Research Project
3
Total Credit Hours
45-48
* EDTE 6160 and EDTE 5260 are sometimes swapped depending on course offerings.
Yearlong Teaching Internship / Field Placement
All teacher candidates must complete a yearlong internship in a classroom which includes a Fall seminar (EDPL 6920) and Spring seminar (EDPL 5650). In the Fall term candidates observe and teach in a classroom for a minimum of 2 full days per week and participate in the Rural Urban Collaborative, a non-consecutive four day placement in an urban school setting. During the Spring term candidates observe and teach in a classroom full-time and complete the edTPA assessment .
All placements will be made by the OHIO Center for Clinical Practice in Education and may under no circumstances be initiated by the teacher candidate.
Admissions Process and Requirements
Prerequisite Coursework
You must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in an area closely related to your chosen content area (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Art, or Theater). If you do not have adequate prior coursework we will provide a list of additional required courses prior to applying.
Before Applying
Applications are due 4/15, so you must begin well in advance of that date. Prior to initiating your application, complete our online interest form . As indicated in the form, if possible, upload an unofficial copy of any relevant transcripts.
You also must pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) licensure test for your content area:
ConcentrationRequired OAE ExamIntegrated Language ArtsIntegrated MathematicsIntegrated Social StudiesSciencesIntegrated ScienceEarth/Space ScienceLife SciencePhysical ScienceArt EducationTheater Education
Admissions Requirements
Applications require:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Passing OAE test results:official results preferred, but a scan of your unofficial results may be uploaded if needed
- Personal statement:1-2 page statement on why you want to be a teacher in the subject area you've chosen
- Resume/CV:a 1-2 page document is generally appropriate
- Writing sample:a paper from a recent class or some form of professional writing
- Three letters of recommendation:these are typically from past professors/instructors, especially in your academic area, but work references, especially if you have worked with children, are also appropriate
For additional admission requirements, visit the Graduate College website .
Deadline: April 15
Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships
Tuition and Fees
See Graduation Tuition and Fees . Specifically look at the tables under Athens Graduate Tuition.
Scholarships/Funding
Capstone Project (Master's Research Project)
Capstone Project (Master's Research Project)
The capstone project consists of a portfolio, a research study, or a master's thesis. Students must consult with their faculty advisor to determine the capstone project that is most appropriate for their goals. You must complete your capstone project to graduate from the program and obtain your teaching license. You will begin conceptualizing your project in the Fall term in EDTE 6670 and complete the project in the spring and/or summer terms in EDTE 6940. Please be aware that your advisor may not be available to work with you in the summer term and you should discuss your timeline with your advisor before the end of the fall term.
Licensure
Licensure
The Patton College of Education will recommend you for licensure after (i) successfully completing all required coursework, and (ii) eitherscoring 37 or higher on the edTPA assessment or passing the appropriate OAE Assessment of Pedagogical Knowledge:
Major Required OAE Assessment of Pedagogical Knowledge All AYA Majors OAE 003 Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Adolescence to Young Adult (7–12) Art Education OAE 004 Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Multi-Age (PK–12)