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Middle Childhood Education
Middle school students are incredibly diverse. They can be profound, absurd, honest, juvenile, and everything in between. Their writing and conversations reveal wisdom, curiosity, interest, emotion, passion, deep understanding, and free-thinking energy.
Overview
About the Program
Middle school students are incredibly diverse. They can be profound, absurd, honest, juvenile, and everything in between. Their writing and conversations reveal wisdom, curiosity, interest, emotion, passion, deep understanding, and free-thinking energy.
A middle childhood license in Ohio allows you to teach two content areas and reading in grades 4-9. If you are seeking challenges, opportunities to make a difference, and a rewarding career, then join us in the Middle Childhood program!
Content Areas:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
The University of Findlay’s 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.
If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree but are looking to become a teacher, check out our Middle Childhood Post-baccalaureate Licensure option.
Program
Highlights
At the University of Findlay, an intervention specialist degree sets you up to make a real difference in schools and communities.
High Job Placement Rate
Extensive Fieldwork
Strong Mentorship Bonds
Licensure Preparation
College
At a Glance
Hear from those who found their place here.
College
College of Education
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelors degree in Middle Childhood Education must complete the following curriculum.
Core Curriculum – The education core consists of required courses grounded in teaching methodologies and introductory practices. View the full core curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
Content Areas Curriculum – The content areas they choose will determine which methods and content courses they take as well as in which areas they complete their student teaching.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Candidates receive field placement each year of their program. This experience begins with a whole class experience freshman year, six-week half-day placement sophomore year, six-week all day placement junior year, and a full 16-week placement for student teaching.
Additional experiences with students occur through our Clubhouse program for literacy and math, volunteer work at the Children’s Museum, field experience during History Comes Alive with the Hancock Park District and much more!
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Accreditation
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). All programs are built to address the standards of their specialized professional associations (SPA) and the Middle Childhood Program is aligned with the Association for Middle Level Education. Programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
