Middle Childhood Education, Science & Social Studies (GPS)

Fall One

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2100 - Education in a Democracy Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 1100 - Introduction to Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring One

• GEO 2300 - Global Awareness Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 2410 - Mathematics Concepts for Teachers I Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 2120 - American History Since 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1 tk20 by September of fall one
• HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3

Summer One

• CHM 2450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Early and Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5

Fall Two

• MTH 2430 - Mathematics Concepts for Teachers II Credit Hour(s): 3
• PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5
• HST 2110 - American History to 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDT 2800 - Educational Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2700 - Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1 tk20 by January of spring one

Spring Two

• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 2450 - Mathematics Concepts for Teachers III Credit Hour(s): 3
• EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Early and Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5
• EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Summer Two

• BIO 3450 - Concepts of Biology I for Early and Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5

Fall Three

• HST 3600 - Surveys of American History Credit Hour(s): 3
• PLS 2120 - American National Government Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 4770 - ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom Credit Hour(s): 3
• SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 3460 - Concepts in Chemistry II for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 4

Spring Three

• PHY 3460 - Concepts and Applications in Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 3460 - Concepts of Biology II for Early and Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 4
• EC 2000 - Economic Life Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Summer Three

OAE - http://www.oh.nesinc.com

Fall Four

• ED 2270 - Middle Childhood and Adolescent Young Adult Science Pedagogy and Content Seminar Credit Hour(s): 2
• ED 4080 - Phonics and Word Study Instruction Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4210 - MCE Reading and Writing across the Curriculum Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4250 - Field Experience III: Middle Childhood Literacy Credit Hour(s): 1 tk20 by  Jan. of spring three
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring Four

• EES 3460 - Concepts in Earth Science II for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 4
• ED 4220 - Middle Level Teaching: Principles, Practices, and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4060 - Reading and Literacy I: Background and Foundations Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4590 - Classroom Management and Organization Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 3650 - Ohio History Credit Hour(s): 3

Note(s):

*A 2.7 cumulative GPA is required for admission to the MCE licensure program.
 
**The Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education does not lead to teacher licensure, In addition to this degree program, prospective educators must complete the Middle Childhood Education licensure program offered at the graduate level.  MCE licensure program application is typically due Mar. 1st of senior year.  (As of now, there is a one time entrance per year and the licensure program begins summer B term).

Program Description

The Middle Childhood Licensure Program is based on an undergraduate BS Ed. degree in Middle Childhood, graduate coursework and an option of completing a Master of Education (M. Ed.).

Middle Childhood Education concentrations include Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences. Students must choose two of these four areas of study.  Contact the Lake Campus MCE academic advisor, Evelyn Lauterbach, for more information about concentration offerings at the Lake Campus.

Candidates who complete the B.S. Ed. and OAE (Ohio Assessments for Educators) along with graduate coursework are eligible to seek licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. Students have the option of completing the Master of Education (M. Ed.) degree in the College of Education and Human Services.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit the Wright State University Office of Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/administration/career/explorecareers/evaluatemajorscareers.html

Campus Contact Information

Lake Campus Learning Center: http://www.wright.edu/lake/libraries/

Admissions:       http://www.wright.edu/lake/admissions/

Financial Aid:  http://www.wright.edu/lake/admissions/dollars/#FinancialAid

Lake Campus Advising:  http://www.wright.edu/lake/academics/advising.html

Additional Comments

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7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, Ohio 45822

(419) 586-0300