College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education

Middle Childhood Education

The Middle Childhood Education Program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree and prepares candidates to qualify for the Ohio license to teach language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics as appropriate, grades 4 - 9. In addition, to general education and professional pedagogy, candidates are required to complete content courses pertinent to selected teaching areas. Candidates majoring in Middle Childhood Education are required to choose two teaching areas from the following list: language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. Curriculum content will vary based on the candidate’s selected teaching areas. 

 

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Professional Education Licensure Program Transitions Map

    • Complete Admission Application
    • Minimum GPA: 2.75
    • Pre-Service Teacher Permit
    • Complete 32 college credit hours
    • Click here to review additional admission requirement options
    • Dispositions EDU 3264
    • Foundations Obs Hrs (20)
    • EDU 3310 Microteaching/PreCPAST
    • Current clear background check
    • Successfully complete all coursework
    • Meet all deadlines to ensure placement by the field and clinical director
    • Attend OAE Workshops
    • Attend Majors Meetings
    • Pass applicable OAE licensure exams
    • Admission to Student Teaching
    • Obtain Ohio Pre-Service Permit
    • Successfully complete all coursework except student teaching
    • Successful completion of Methods TWS PreCPAST, Lesson Plans, Dispositions, CMOT
    • Meet all deadlines to ensure placement by the field and clinical director
    • Minimum Cohort GPA: 3.0
    • Successful completion of 12-15 weeks of Student Teaching
    • Successful completion of Capstone course assignments, including the TWS, CPAST, Lesson Plans
    • Dispositions
    • CMOT
    • ST surveys regarding post-grad plans
    • Degree Awarded
    • Completion of all requirements for licensure
    • Candidate assessment of cooperating teacher
    • Candidate assessment of university supervisor
    • Candidate assessment of EPP
    • Post grad surveys
    • Employer feedback
    • Obtain Ohio License

Professional Education Licensure Co-Curricular Program Map

    • Get to know your FSYSS advisor
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
    • Visit TEAP-C regularly
    • Attend Freshman Convocation
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Register for 12 semester hours
    • Meet with your advisor in the Teacher Education and Advisement Partnership Center (TEAP-C) regularly
    • Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Apply and be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
    • Obtain your background check and Ohio Pre-Service Teacher Permit
    • Begin completing Level 1 field and clinical experience (Observation)
    • Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
    • Take 12 – 18 semester credit hours
    • Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
    • Attend Professional Majors Meetings
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Take practice OAE exams
    • Utilize 240 tutoring
    • Form study groups
    • Build your professional resume
    • Attend OAE workshops/Pass OAEs
    • Have first degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar/chart your path to graduation with your advisor
    • Take 15-18 semester credit hours, if necessary
    • Begin taking Level 2 field and clinical experiences (Methods)
    • Attend CSU Career Expo (October & March)
    • Explore and join professional organizations within your career of interest
    • Attend Professional Education Majors Meetings
    • Join the Aspiring Educators (AE) (annual application)
    • Participate in the Professional Education Alumni Mentoring Program
    • Pass required OAEs
    • Have final degree audit completed by the Office of the Registrar
    • Complete graduation application
    • Participate in Senior Salute
    • Successfully Student Teach
    • Successfully complete Capstone Seminar
    • Update resume
    • Complete job applications and interview for jobs
    • Attend school district job fairs
    • Complete exit survey for EPP
    • Apply for and obtain Ohio teaching license
    • Join professional organizations within your career of interest

Requirements

The curriculum below is to be used in consultation with the student's advisor. The student must be familiar with the University requirements, the General Education Requirements, and Special Requirements for the above degree.

Note: Twelve to fifteen weeks of clinical experience through Student Teaching are required.

 

Curriculum

The minimum number of hours needed to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education will vary based on the candidate's two selected teaching areas.

 

2024 - 2025Hours needed for degree completion
Math/Science124
Math/Lang Arts125
Math/Soc Stud131
Science/Lang Arts130
Science/Soc Stud136
Lang/Soc Stud137

 

 

Language Arts/Social Studies
Fall semesterSpring semester
Course #TitleCreditsCourse #TitleCredits
Freshman
ENG 1100Intro to Writing/Reading or Intro to Writing for College5ENG 1102Writing/Researching the Essay4
HIS 1XXX1100, 1121 or 11223SOC 1125Social Problems3
MTH 1750College Algebra3ELECTIVEFrom List D3
USS 1000Undergraduate Student Success2ELECTIVEFrom List C3
EDU 2600Intro to Teacher Education3GEO 1110Fundamentals of Geography3
Total 16  16
Sophomore
ELECTIVEFrom List B3ECO 2210 or ECO 2220Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics3
HIS 2201History of the U.S. to 18773ELECTIVEFrom List D3
HIS 1100Ohio History3HIS 3321History of Europe Since 15003
EDU 2500Professional Education Seminar2HIS 2202History of the US Since 18773
ELECTIVEFrom List B3ELECTIVEFrom List C EDU 2300 Educational Psychology3
PSC 1100American National Government3HHP 1XXXFrom List A1
Total 17  16
Junior
EDU 3263Classroom Management/Field3EDU 3266Individual w/Special Needs3
COM 2200Intro to Mass Communication3EDU 3264Multicultural Education3
EDU 2200Introduction to the Teaching of Reading3EDU 3265Educational Technology3
EDU 3310Language & Literacy3ENG 3021African American Lit II3
ENG 3030American Literature I3EDU 3320Phonics & Reading3
Total 15  15
Senior
EDU 3325Measurement & Assessment3ENG 4200General Linguistics/Am. Grammar3
PSC 2202International Politics3HIS 4371Recent America 1941-Present3
PSC 3304American State/Local Government3EDU 3361MCE/ AYA Language Arts Methods3
EDU 3330Reading in the Content3EDU 3371MCE/ AYA Social Studies Methods3
ENG 3200History of English Language3ENG 3051World Literature3
Total 15  15
5th Year
EDU 4491Student Teaching9   
EDU 4895Capstone Seminar3   
Total 12   

 

 

Science/Mathematics
Fall semesterSpring semester
Course #TitleCreditsCourse #TitleCredits
Freshman
ENG 1100Intro to Writing/Reading or Intro to Writing for College5ENG 1102Writing/Researching the Essay4
HIS 1XXX1100, 1121 or 11223ELECTIVEFrom List C3
MTH 1750College Algebra3MTH 2001Probability & Statistics I3
USS 1000Undergraduate Student Success2GEO 1110Fundamentals of Geography3
   List A HHPPhysical Activity1
Total 13  14
Sophomore
BIO 1801Fundamentals of Biology4PHY 1183Introductory Astronomy2
CHM 1050Chemical Concepts3EDU 2600Intro to Teacher Education3
EDU 2500Professional Education Seminar2ELECTIVEFrom List C
*EDU 2300 Educational Psychology		3
MTH 2502Calculus I4GEL 1101Physical Geology4
EDU 3265Educational Technology3   
Total 16  12
Junior
EDU 3263Classroom Management/Field3EDU 3266Individual w/Special Needs3
EDU 2200Intro to the Teaching of Reading3EDU 3264Multicultural Education3
EDU 3310Language & Literacy3ELECTIVEFrom List D3
MTH 3000Geometry for Teachers3EDU 3320Phonics & Reading3
PHY 2611College Physics l4ELECTIVEFrom List B3
Total 16  15
Senior
EDU 3372MCE/ AYA Science Methods/Field3ELECTIVEFrom List B3
EDU 3325Measurement & Assessment3EDU 3362MCE/ AYA Math Methods/Field3
GEO 3313Weather and Climate3ELECTIVEFrom List D3
EDU 3330Reading in the Content Area3MTH 2503Calculus II5
Total 12  14
5th Year
EDU 4491Student Teaching9   
EDU 4895Capstone Seminar3   
Total 12   

 

 

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