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Program Overview
Middle Childhood Education Program
The Middle Childhood Education (MCE) program at Ohio University Lancaster prepares students to teach young adolescents in grades 4-9. The program emphasizes a commitment to equity, justice, and diversity, and focuses on helping students develop conceptual understanding and fluency in various content specializations.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Childhood program includes six majors with academic specializations in any two of the following content specializations: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. A generalist endorsement for each of the four subject specializations is available for candidates who wish to add a third or fourth teaching field to the middle childhood license to teach grades 4-6.
Program Requirements
Upon completing the program and achieving passing scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators exams and a Teacher Performance Assessment, students will be eligible for a four-year provisional teaching license for grades 4-9 in those areas.
Middle Education Courses
The Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education includes courses in language arts, mathematics, the sciences, and social studies. The program catalog outlines the specific requirements for each specialization.
Specializations
- Language Arts and Mathematics
- Language Arts and Science
- Language Arts and Social Studies
- Mathematics and Science
- Mathematics and Social Studies
- Science and Social Studies
Potential Careers
Middle Childhood Education (MCE) prepares students for licensure to teach grades 4 through 9 in elementary school upper primary grades, middle school, junior high school, or high schools (9th grade only). As of May 2024, middle school teachers in Ohio earn an average median wage of $66,790.
Tuition and Fees
The OHIO Guarantee provides a fixed rate table for tuition and most fees for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters). Financial aid for undergraduate students is available in the form of scholarships, grants, and student loans.
Learning Environment
Students enrolled in the Middle Childhood Education program complete their clinical-field placements and professional internships in classrooms and programs for children in grades fourth through nine. Public and private area schools partner with OHIO Lancaster to mentor Middle Childhood Education students enrolled in methods of teaching in a variety of content areas.
Program Admission Requirements
First-Year Students
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Candidates must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy before taking any education courses numbered 2000 and above. Requirements include:
- Completion of 30 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of specific courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course.
- Submission of test scores on one of the following assessments: PRAXIS CORE, ACT, or SAT.
- Submission of the results of a background check through BCI & FBI.
Transfer and Current OHIO Students
Transfer students must either declare the pre-major code or apply for selective admissions. The program follows the protocol outlined in the OHIO catalog for transferring credit from other colleges and universities.
Accreditation Information
The program is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Related Programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Associate in Child Development
Program Details
The Middle Childhood Education program at Ohio University Lancaster is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching and education. With a focus on equity, justice, and diversity, the program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the classroom.