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.