Middle Childhood Education, Language Arts & Social Studies (GPS)

Fall One

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• EC 2000 - Economic Life Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Social Science Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Arts/Humanities Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring One

• GEO 2300 - Global Awareness Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 1100 - Introduction to Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2100 - Education in a Democracy Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 2110 - American History to 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3

Year One Notes

• Request TK20 account and apply for a Fall Two field placement (ED 2650 ). Application deadline is in mid-January.
• ED 2100  includes tutoring in a local education program.  Transportation is required.

Fall Two

• ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
• CHM 2450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
• HST 2120 - American History Since 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Global Traditions Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring Two

• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

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• PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Educators I Credit Hour(s): 4
• HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Social Science Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Year Two Notes

*MTH 1280 is a pre-requisite for MTH 3430. Can be waived if requirements are met. See your advisor for information.

Fall Three

• ENG 4770 - ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 3700 - Communication Arts for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
• HST 3650 - Ohio History Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 3450 - Concepts in Life Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4

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• CHOOSE ONE:

• ENG 3210 - British Texts: Medieval to 17th Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3220 - British Texts: 1660 to Later 19th Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3230 - British Texts: Mid-19th to 21st Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3310 - American Texts: Colonial -1890 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3320 - American Texts: to 21st Century Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring Three

• ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
• EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
• ENG 3540 - Multigenre Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
• Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Year Three Notes

• Apply for a Spring three field placement ED 2750 ).  Application deadline is in early September.
• Apply for a Fall Four field placement (ED 4250 ). Application deadline is in mid-January.

Fall Four

• ED 4210 - MCE Reading and Writing across the Curriculum Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4080 - Phonics and Word Study Instruction Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3520 - Writing Pedagogy for Integrated Language Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4250 - Field Experience III: Middle Childhood Literacy Credit Hour(s): 1

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• CHOOSE ONE:

• ENG 2050 - African-American Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3210 - British Texts: Medieval to 17th Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3220 - British Texts: 1660 to Later 19th Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3230 - British Texts: Mid-19th to 21st Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3310 - American Texts: Colonial -1890 Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3320 - American Texts: to 21st Century Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 3420 - Post-Colonial Texts Credit Hour(s): 3

Spring Four

• ED 4590 - Classroom Management and Organization Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4060 - Reading and Literacy I: Background and Foundations Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 4220 - Middle Level Teaching: Principles, Practices, and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
• PLS 2120 - American National Government Credit Hour(s): 3

Year Four Notes

• During Fall Four, take and pass the MCE Language Arts and MCE Social Studies Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) exams.
• During Fall Four, begin working on application materials for Graduate School.  Application deadline is March 1st.
• Apply for graduation (BSED) by second Friday of Spring Four.

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).
• ENG 3310 /ENG 3320  and ENG 3500 /ENG 3520  will be offered every other year. Students may take these in either year 3 or year 4.

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 Health, Education, and Human Services.