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Multi-Age Visual Arts

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.  

About the Program

University of Findlay’s Multi-Age Education Program will prepare you for a career in teaching multi-age students with the ability to double major in education and art

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 Multi-Age Post-baccalaureate Licensure option.  

Highlights

At the University of Findlay, an intervention specialist degree sets you up to make a real difference in schools and communities.

Access to the STEAM Education Center and Mazza Museum

Extensive Fieldwork

Strong Mentorship Bonds

Licensure Preparation

Course Requirements

Students earning a Bachelors degree in Middle Childhood Education must complete the following curriculum.

The curriculum consists of required courses  grounded in sculpture, digital design, drawing, and more. View the full core curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.  

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! 

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). 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.