+ Middle Childhood Education
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This
is a highly competitive, four-and-a-half year
program that requires meeting additional admission
criteria beyond the state minimum. Admission
to the Middle Childhood program at BGSU requires
completion of 45 hours of credit; a "C"
or higher in GSW 1120, IPC 1020, EDHD 2010,
EDTL 2020, EDTL 2300, MATH 2150, EDFI 3030;
and an overall GPA of 2.8. In order to be eligible
for the methods (professional) semester, students
much achieve senior status, maintain a 2.8 GPA
both cumulatively and in each area of concentration,
and supply documentation of passing scores on
the Praxis II examinations in their two areas
of specialization.
A
graduate completing the middle childhood major,
possessing a minimum 2.5 BGSU cumulative grade
point average, and achieving passing scores
on all applicable Praxis examinations is eligible
for an Ohio Middle Childhood license, valid
for teaching grades four through nine (ages
8-14) in the two concentration areas selected
(refer to the Middle Childhood check-sheet).
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in teacher education programs 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.
Select
two of the following specializations:
- Science
- Mathematics
- Social
studies
- Reading
and language arts
Click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
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