2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog

May 01, 2026

2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Middle Childhood Education, BSEd (MIDCHE2-BSED)

Program Description

The Middle Childhood Education (MCE) Program in the Teacher Education Department (TED) in the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) at Wright State University is committed to the quality and success of every teacher candidate. In accordance with the Association for Middle Level Educators (AMLE) national standards, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Ohio Learning standards, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) standards, and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards, the MCE program faculty are committed to ensuring high teacher candidate quality from recruitment and admission, through the progression of courses and clinical experiences, to program completion and graduation of candidates in two content areas (math, science, social studies, English/language arts) and in reading. Because the development of candidate quality is the goal of the program, the MCE program reviews a number of academic and non-academic factors at admissions, during the program, and at completion to determine selection and progression in the program. Faculty and staff work closely with every candidate to ensure a positive experience and to support the learning outcomes of our specific courses and program.

The Department of Teacher Education offers a Bachelor’s of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) degree in Middle Childhood Education. The program is designed for the most talented candidates; candidates who are in the program must meet the academic standards defined below.

The Middle Childhood Education program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with licensure in 2 content areas for grades 4-9 and reading. Choose from the following options:

Language Arts & Social Studies
Language Arts & Mathematics
Language Arts & Science
Social Studies & Mathematics
Social Studies & Science
Mathematics and Science

The degree program is designed so that candidates complete general education and content courses as freshmen and sophomores and begin the MCE program as juniors as members of a cohort group. The cohort portion of the program consists of four semesters of integrated coursework and field experiences and one semester of student teaching. Persons pursuing a teacher licensure program are also required to complete the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce prescribed exams for their intended area of licensure.

NOTE: Licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, and we have not determined if this program meets educational requirements outside of Ohio. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements.

Program Admission Requirements

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.60 or better.
Grade of C or better required for all prerequisite content courses and education courses
A minimum of 60 credit hours (including IP-In Progress)
Grade of C or better required for the following:

All Pre-Professional Core courses: ED 1100, ED 2800, EDS 2900, and MTH 2415
All WSU Core courses related to the applicant’s two respective concentration areas (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)
All Teacher Education courses under the WSU Core requirements: ED 2100, ED 2600, and ED 2700.

Professional Dispositions (CDI) “Meets Requirements” rating for ED 2650
No unresolved Concern Conferences.
Demonstration of competency on a nationally normed test in Reading, Writing and Math via the subtests on the ACT, SAT, and/or Praxis Core Academics for Educators exams. See program website for specific score requirements.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

Apply a strong foundation of content knowledge in two selected teaching fields (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies) and connect this knowledge to effective middle level teaching practices. (CAEP 1; InTASC 4, 5; AMLE 1; OSTP 1)
Design and implement developmentally responsive learning experiences that reflect understanding of young adolescent growth, diversity, and identity formation. (CAEP 1; InTASC 1–3; AMLE 2; OSTP 1)
Employ multiple methods of instruction and assessment to engage learners, monitor progress, and guide data-informed decision making that supports all students’ learning. (CAEP 1; InTASC 6–8; AMLE 3, 4; OSTP 3, 5)
Integrate culturally responsive and inclusive practices that promote equity, belonging, and respect for learners’ diverse backgrounds and perspectives. (CAEP 1; InTASC 2, 3, 9; AMLE 4; OSTP 1, 5)
Demonstrate professionalism, reflective practice, and ethical responsibility through collaboration with families, colleagues, and communities to improve student learning and well-being. (CAEP 2, 3; InTASC 9, 10; AMLE 5; OSTP 6, 7)

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

Create and deliver effective, standards-based instruction that integrates deep disciplinary understanding and promotes meaningful learning for young adolescents. (CAEP 1; InTASC 4–8; AMLE 1, 4; OSTP 1, 4)
Foster equitable and inclusive learning environments that are responsive to students’ developmental, cultural, and linguistic diversity. (CAEP 1; InTASC 2, 3; AMLE 2; OSTP 1)
Assess student learning using a variety of valid, reliable, and developmentally appropriate tools to inform instruction and communicate progress effectively. (CAEP 1; InTASC 6; AMLE 3; OSTP 3, 5)
Engage in continuous reflection and professional growth that enhances teaching practice, ethical judgment, and collaboration with school and community partners. (CAEP 2, 3; InTASC 9, 10; AMLE 5; OSTP 6, 7)
Exemplify the professional dispositions, leadership, and advocacy skills expected of middle level educators committed to the success and well-being of all students. (CAEP 1–3; InTASC 9, 10; AMLE 5; OSTP 6, 7)

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

This program prepares students to be eligible to apply for a professional license to practice in the state of Ohio. Students planning to work in other states or countries should contact the relevant state licensing board in the state where you plan to work before beginning the program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensure requirements. Academic programs and the program graduate must meet standards set by the licensing board in a state in order for the graduate to be eligible for a license in that state.

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Program Requirements

I. Wright State Core: 36-37 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1025 - US Civic Literacy Credit Hour(s): 3

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

MTH 2415 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 1 Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavorial Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required: ED 2700

ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
Select an additional Social and Behavioral Sciences course, with a different course prefix (not ED) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element E - Natural Sciences: 8 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

BIO 3450 - Concepts in Life Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Courses: 3-4 Credit Hours

Students will take 3-4 Additional Core credit hours based on concentration combination. Choose from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

COM 1010 - Essentials of Public Address Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose one course based on the major concentrations chosen (3-4 credit hours):

This course is required for students choosing the concentration combination of Language Arts and Mathematics:
This course is required for students choosing the concentration combination of Social Sciences/Language Arts or Social Sciences/Mathematics:
PLS 2120 - American National Government Credit Hour(s): 3
Students choosing the concentration combination of Science/Social Sciences, Science/Mathematics,or Science/Language Arts will choose ONE of the following courses:
CHM 2450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2460 - Concepts in Physics for Educators I Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course
One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Pre-Professional Core: 13 Credit Hours

ED 2100 - Education in a Democracy Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2435 - Elementary Mathematics Concepts for Educators 2 Credit Hour(s): 4

III. Professional Core: 27 Credit Hours

ED 4180 - Assessment for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4220 - Middle Level Teaching: Principles, Practices, and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4420 - Professional Seminar: Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4590 - Classroom Management and Organization Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 4670 - Collaboration for Inclusion Credit Hour(s): 3
Reading Core Requirement
ED 4062 - Literacy Foundations and Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4064 - Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Word Study Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4262 - Content Literacy, Comprehension, and Vocabulary Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 4264 - Writing Composition and Instruction Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Practicum Experiences: 12 Credit Hours

ED 2650 - Early Field Experience: Introduction to the Education Profession Part 1 Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience: Introduction to the Education Profession Part 2 Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 4310 - MCE Internship Part I: Methods Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 4410 - MCE Internship Part II: Student Teaching Credit Hour(s): 9

V. Concentration Core: 30-35 Credit Hours

Choose two areas of concentration.

Language Arts: 15 credit hours

Mathematics: 17 credit hours

Science: 15 credit hours

Social Studies: 18 credit hours

Language Arts Concentration: 15 Credit Hours

Required 15 Hours Total: ED 4340 AND four choices

ED 4340 - Language Arts Methods for Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose any FOUR ENG 3000-4000 level courses (12 hours)

Recommended Choices: Credits / Units: 12
ED 3700 - Communication Arts for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3520 - Writing Pedagogy for Integrated Language Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3530 - Young Adult Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3540 - Multigenre Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3560 - Writing Workshop Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3570 - Reading Workshop Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 4770 - ESL in the Pre-K-12 Classroom Credit Hour(s): 3

Elective

ELECTIVE ONLY if Science & ELA Concentration Combination - take 1 credit hour Elective

Total: 120-123 Credit Hours

Total by Concentration Combination

Science & Math = 121

Science & ELA = 120

Science & SS = 122

Math & ELA = 120

Math & SS = 123

ELA & SS = 121

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

These guides are valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and are subject to change. These guides are a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.

Three-year GPS

Middle Childhood Education, BSEd (3 yr) (GPS)