Program Overview

Middle Childhood Education - B.S.E.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Childhood Education equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a middle school teacher. With a focus on hands-on learning, experienced faculty, and real-world experience, this program prepares graduates to make a meaningful impact on young students.

Admissions

Admission to this major is selective. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to a major and/or admission to professional coursework for a selective admission program. To be admitted directly into a teacher education program, it is required that new freshmen have a 2.750 high school GPA.

Coursework

Major Requirements

• CULT 29535: Education in a Democratic Society (min C grade)
• ENG 22071 or ENG 22072: Stories That Built the World: Heroes, Quests and Legends (KHUM) or Stories to Save the World: Literature and the Future of Humanity (KHUM)
• EPSY 29525: Educational Psychology (min C grade)
• MATH 14001: Basic Mathematical Concepts I (KMCR) (min C grade)
• MATH 14002: Basic Mathematical Concepts II (KMCR) (min C grade)
• MCED 20000: Learning and Experience in Middle Childhood Education (min C grade)
• MCED 30001: Teaching Mathematics in Middle Childhood I (min C grade)
• MCED 30002: Integrated Social Studies and Science in Middle Childhood (min C grade)
• MCED 31000: Teaching and Learning in Middle Childhood (min C grade)
• MCED 40005: Effective Use of Phonics in Reading (min C grade)
• MCED 40006: Reading and Writing in Middle Childhood (WIC) (min C grade)
• MCED 40007: Teaching Reading with Literature in Middle Childhood (min C grade)
• MCED 41000: Curriculum and Organization in Middle Childhood (min C grade)
• MCED 42392: Student Teaching in Middle Childhood (ELR)
• MCED 49525: Inquiry into Professional Practice: Middle Childhood (min C grade)
• SPED 23000: Introduction to Exceptionalities (DIVD) (min C grade)

Concentrations

• Language Arts and Mathematics
• Language Arts and Science
• Mathematics and Science
• Mathematics and Social Studies
• Social Studies and Language Arts
• Social Studies and Science

Progression Requirements

Students must meet all professional requirements for admission to advanced study. To be admitted, students must display evidence of the following:

• Adequate communication skills
• Sound content area knowledge (language arts, mathematics, science or social studies)
• Basic understanding of the teaching profession
• Basic understanding of young adolescents
• Dispositions aligned with the conceptual framework of the College of Education, Health and Human Services, including being open-minded, flexible, caring and responsible.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 2.750
• Minimum Overall GPA: 2.750

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

Roadmaps

• Language Arts and Mathematics Concentration
• Language Arts and Science Concentration
• Mathematics and Science Concentration
• Mathematics and Social Studies Concentration
• Social Studies and Language Arts Concentration
• Social Studies and Science Concentration

University Requirements

• Flashes 101 (UC 10001)
• Diversity Domestic/Global (DIVD/DIVG)
• Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR)
• Kent Core
• Writing-Intensive Course (WIC)
• Upper-Division Requirement
• Total Credit Hour Requirement: 120

Kent Core Requirements

• Kent Core Composition (KCMP): 6
• Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (KMCR): 3
• Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (KHUM/KFA): 9
• Kent Core Social Sciences (KSS): 6
• Kent Core Basic Sciences (KBS/KLAB): 6-7
• Kent Core Additional (KADL): 6
• Total Credit Hours: 36-37

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and disposition needed to work collaboratively with diverse others.
2. Demonstrate content knowledge in two licensure specialization areas.
3. Demonstrate in-depth instructional and planning skills to effectively meet the needs of all their students.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.