Program Overview

Middle Childhood Education Program

The Middle Childhood Education program at Bowling Green State University is a highly competitive, four-and-a-half year program that requires meeting additional criteria beyond the state minimum.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program entails the accumulation of at least 45 credit hours, completion of specific education courses, and an overall GPA of 3.0. Applicants must also submit a writing sample and demonstrate positive dispositions, with possible participation in an interview with faculty.

Program Requirements

Candidates in the program will be required to obtain annual BCI/FBI checks in order to participate in required field experiences. Eligibility for at least one junior-level course requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA, plus a minimum 2.8 GPA in each area of academic specialization.

Specializations

Students must select two of the following specializations:

• Science
• Mathematics
• Social studies
• Reading and language arts

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in the teacher education program are expected to:

• Apply theories of human development and learning to their teaching through the design of lessons and units of instruction
• Plan, implement, and assess instructional strategies
• Exhibit professional and ethical behavior when working with students, their parents, other educators, and community members

Graduation and Licensure

Graduates completing the middle childhood major and meeting the program requirements may apply for Ohio's four-year Resident Educator license, which permits teaching their specialization areas in grades 4-9.

College of Education and Human Development

The program is part of the College of Education and Human Development, which offers highly competitive teacher education programs that require additional admission and graduation criteria. These requirements include evidence of proficiency on a nationally normed achievement assessment, professional disposition reviews, and passing scores for all required Ohio Assessments for Educators examinations in each content area required by the State of Ohio.