College of Education, Health, and Human Services
304 White Hall
E-mail: oss@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-2862
Fax: 330-672-3549
Web: http://www.ehhs.kent.edu
Middle Childhood Education Major (B.S.E.)
The Middle Childhood teaching license is designed for grades 4-9. Students choose two concentration areas from reading and language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for licensure in the selected subject areas, plus reading. In addition to content coursework and a substantial amount of field experiences, the program includes intensive pedagogy courses that prepare students to understand the unique social, physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of the young adolescent; these courses are taken as a cohort. Student teaching occurs during the final semester of the program.
The Ohio Department of Education has defined the Middle Childhood teaching license for grades four through nine. Students who choose this major will be required to select two concentration areas from reading and language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Upon completion, they will be licensed to teach in those two subject areas.
As part of an enrollment management plan, middle childhood majors are admitted to the program on a selective basis. Faculty will select the most qualified applicants based upon evaluation of the standardized test scores, cumulative GPA at Kent State University and a personal interview with faculty. Due to the selective nature of this program, the minimum cumulative GPA is 2.75. Students should contact the Vacca Office of Students Services, 304 White Hall, during the first year of study to inquired into the procedures and criteria associated with admission to the middle childhood education program.
While it is possible to complete the B.S.E. in middle childhood education in four years by taking 16-18 credits each semester, it is more probable that 4.5 years will be needed for certain combinations of concentrations.
Mathematics Concentration
The content coursework in the mathematics concentration includes classes in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, geometry and statistics.
Reading/Language Arts Concentration
The content coursework in the reading/language arts concentration includes classes in communication, grammar, literature, reading and writing.
Science Concentration
The content area coursework in the science concentration includes diverse classes in chemistry, biology, geology, and physics.
Social Studies Concentration
The content area coursework in the social studies concentration includes diverse classes in economics, history, political science, geography, and anthropology.
Social Studies and Science—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
Language Arts and Mathematics—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
Language Arts and Science—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
Mathematics and Science—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
Mathematics and Social Studies—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]
Social Studies and Language Arts—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]