Adolescent Young Adult (AYA) Education
Teach an array of subjects in Grades 7-12
University of Findlay’s AYA Education Program will prepare you for a career in teaching junior high and high-school aged students with the ability to double major in education and your chosen field. The College’s philosophy of embedding theory into practice requires you to begin working with students in classrooms during your freshman year. More extensive field experience in the sophomore and junior years prepare you for student teaching senior year.
The University of Findlay licensure programs meet Ohio licensure requirements, candidates interested in being licensed in another state need to work with that state’s department of education to determine eligibility for the other state.
The University of Findlay’s College of Education prepares students to become teachers through:
- Extensive fieldwork
- Strong mentorships bonds
- Licensure preparation
- Assisting in finding jobs before graduation
Licensure is offered in the following areas of adolescent/young adult (AYA) education
Grades 7-12:
- AYA Integrated Language Arts
- AYA Integrated Mathematics
- AYA Integrated Science – Teach all science
- AYA Life Science – Teach science involving living things (biology, animal sciences, etc.)
- AYA Integrated Social Studies
Questions about the program? Contact Antonio Davis at davisa7@findlay.edu.
Accreditation
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Already have a degree?
If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree but are looking to become a teacher, check out our AYA Post-baccalaureate Licensure option.