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7-week 100% online

Early Childhood Education Grades 4 & 5 Generalist Endorsement

The BGSU Early Childhood Education 4-5 Generalist Endorsement (ECE) program prepares currently licensed (pre-k to 3) teachers to teach all subject areas in grades 4 and 5.

Program benefits

  • Seven-week courses
  • 100 percent online
  • Advance your career
  • Enhance your credentials
  • Advance your professional knowledge 

Have questions?

Our online enrollment specialists are here for you from registration to graduation. Contact us with questions about applying, financial aid, program details, student support and more. online@bgsu.edu | 419-372-3226

#1 public university in Ohio for career prep

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Courses/Cost/Time

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Sample courses

  • Upper Elementary Social Studies
  • Upper Elementary Math Instruction
  • Upper Elementary Science Instruction
  • Upper Elementary Language Arts Instruction
  • Development and Learning in Children 8-12
  • Introductory Field Experiences in Grades 4 and 5
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#1 university in Ohio – big or small, public or private – students would choose again

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Quality Matters LogoBGSU is one of only a handful of universities in the nation — and the only one in Ohio — to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing the critical support and academic services that online students need to succeed.

BGSU College of Education and Human Development

You will be enrolled in and receive your graduate certificate from the College of Education & Human Development

Updated: 10/27/2025 11:59AM