Middle Childhood Education
Street Address
150 Terrace Dr, Kent, OH 44242Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5190Kent, OH 44242-0001
Yes. In order to manage enrollment and provide for a high quality program, the faculty will select up to 50 of the most qualified applicants for admission based on the criteria described on the Bachelor's Degree page.
Early Childhood Education teachers work with children in preschool through grade 5. They focus on teaching children who are typically developing, at-risk, gifted, and those who have mild/moderate educational needs. Adolescent to young adult teachers work with students from ages 12 through 21 (grades 7-12) and develop an expertise in one content area (Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, Earth Science, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, etc.). Middle Childhood Education teachers work with early adolescents in grades 4-9 in two concentrations and reading.
To help students in making the decision about a licensure area, the freshman and sophomore course work provides opportunities to work in a variety of settings. In addition, many students create their own opportunities to work with children of different ages through volunteer work.
The program emphasizes working specifically with early adolescents in grades 4-9. Knowledge about early adolescent development and the teaching strategies that will enhance student learning in these grades is the emphasis of the MCED program.
Schools that are looking for teachers with a strong knowledge base about early adolescence, strong content knowledge in two subject areas and reading, and who are able to work collaboratively on teams with other teachers will be eager to hire Middle Childhood teachers.
The State of Ohio has eliminated the Elementary Teaching Certificate, and now prospective teachers must select from Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, and Adolescent to Young Adult Education.
These courses form the Middle Childhood Core of graduate programs in Middle Childhood Education. However, they by themselves do not constitute a license.
The four concentrations are Mathematics, Science, Reading/Language Arts, and Social Studies. Select areas that are your academic strengths.
You may earn a Master's Degree in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies with an emphasis in Middle Childhood Education.