College of Education
Glenn A. Dotson, Associate Dean
Bonnie Beach, Assistant Dean
The College of Education is a professional college whose major goal is to prepare individuals for future careers related to education. A wide range of programs is offered for teaching at the early childhood, middle childhood, and high school level and for other educational positions. The college provides graduate study in a variety of professional education fields.All undergraduate programs include a broad base of general education, intensive preparation in the subject matter field, and professional emphasis that combines theory with practice. Each program is thus designed to prepare students to enter their future career with a strong background in liberal arts, educational strategies and techniques, and a thorough understanding of teaching and learning processes.
The College of Education is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and is approved for teacher preparation by the State Department of Education of Ohio.
The College of Education shares the mission of Ohio University. Its special mission is to provide supportive and challenging experiences that foster the development of educational and human services professionals and the communities they serve. The college is a center for the development of knowledge and effective practices in education, human development, and organizational leadership. It promotes the efforts of participants to design and experiment with new practices, evaluate their impact, and share the results. Thus, programs evolve and are frequently improved to comply with changing standards established by the State of Ohio and accrediting agencies.
The information provided here does not include changes made after the printing deadline. Students must follow the program requirements that are in effect at the time of their acceptance into a teacher licensure program and be prepared to incorporate additional changes that may be required by program revisions. When you first enroll at Ohio University, the academic requirements and policies you must follow are determined by the catalog of entry and are effective for a period of five years. If you do not meet all requirements within five years, the requirements of the current catalog apply. Contact the Office of Student Services for current information about a particular program.
Besides University General Education Requirements, you must complete the licensure requirements established for the program you are following.
If you plan to teach in the early childhood level, you may enroll in the College of Education or the College of Health and Human Services. This program meets the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualifies you for a provisional license to teach age three through grade three.
If you plan to teach middle school, you should enroll in the College of Education. This program meets the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualifies you for a provisional license to teach the subjects indicated on the license in grades 4-9.
If you plan to teach grades 7-12 of special subjects (e.g., music, art, physical education), entroll in the College of Education or other colleges within the University. These programs meet the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualify you for a provisional license to teach the subjects indicated on the license.
If you plan to teach in special education classrooms, enroll in the College of Education. The curricula offered by the college meet the requirements of the State Department of Education and qualify you for a provisional license to teach in classrooms to students with mild to moderate or moderate to intensive eductional needs.
A reading endorsement of a standard license may be issued. For specific information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Criteria and procedures are available from the Student Services Office in McCracken Hall.
All undergraduate teacher eduction programs at Ohio University conform to state standards for licensure issued by the State Department of Education of Ohio and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
These programs and courses apply to all students entering Ohio University in the 2000-01 school year but are subject to change to conform to any revisions set forth by the State Department of Education and national accrediting agencies. If you have questions about your program requirements, contact your advisor or Student Services, Ohio University, McCracken Hall 124, Athens OH 45701-2979, telephone 740-593-4400. E-mail: education@ohiou.edu. Internet: https://www.ohio.edu/education/
Title II of the Higher Education Act (1998) requires that all institutions engaged in teacher preparation to report information on how the institution performed based on annual data from a national testing company.
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Passing Rates of Certificatin/Licensure Examinations
For initial certification/licensure in the State of Ohio, individuals must pass
PRAXIS II examinations. This series of tests, developed by the Educational
Testing Service, include professional knowledge and the content knowledge
test(s) for the specific certificate/license being sought. In the 1999-2000
academic year, 508 individuals completed teacher education programs at Ohio
University. Ninety-three percent (93%) of these program completers passed all
the PRAXIS II exams that they were required to take. The passing-rate of Ohio
University graduates and the passing-rate of graduates throughout Ohio on
individual tests are reported in the table below
Name of Test Ohio Ohio Ohio
University# University Passing
Taking Test Passing Rate Rate
Professional Knowledge 288 100% 100%
Priciples of Learning
& Teaching K-6 142 85% 89%
Principles of Learning
& Teaching 5-9 10 90% 82%
Principles of Learning
& Teaching 7-12 54 95% 95%
English-Content Knowledge 14 93% 82%
Mathematics-Content Knowledge 8 NC 83%
Chemistry, Phsyics &
General Science 2 NC 97%
Social Studies 5 NC 98%
Social Studies - Content
Knowledge 10 100% 92%
Music - Content Knowledge 14 93% 94%
Art Education 2 NC 98%
Art - Content Knowledge 11 100% 96%
Spanish - Content Knowledge 3 NC 75%
Biology & General Science 5 NC 100%
Mathematics 2 NC 97%
Spanish - Productive
Language Skills 3 NC 42%
Biology 1 NC 100%
Biology - Content Knowledge
Part 1 2 NC 87%
Biology - Content Knowledge
Part 2 2 NC 73%
Chemistry 1 NC 100%
Earth Science - Content
Knowledge 1 NC 88%
Education in the Elementary
School 195 100% 100%
Elementary Education,
Curr., Instr., & Assessment 124 90% 93%
Early Childhood Education 11 100% 98%
Physical Education 1 NC 97%
Physical Education -
Content Knowledge 2 NC 77%
Business Educaiton 1 NC 91%
Home Economics Education 3 NC 100%
Introduction to the
Teaching of Reading 2 NC 96%
Teaching Students with
Mental Retardation 4 NC 98%
Special Education - Application
of Core Principles 32 94% 98%
Special Education - Knowledge-
Based Core Principles 32 97% 99%
*NC (Not Calculated) - When fewer than 10 individuals take a specific test,
the results are not statistically reliablee. Therefore, calculations were
not made.
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You may appeal a decision regarding admission or retention by filing an appeal with the Credential Review Committee. Appeal information may be obtained from Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Generally you apply for admission to professional education during the third quarter of your first year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Student Services, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean's office on the regional campus for information.
1 Completion of 45 quarter hours of credit with an overall grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 2.75. No education courses may be included in the g.p.a. 2 Students must complete the following courses with a grade of "C" or better in each course. a PSY 101 General Psychology b All Tier I freshman composition and mathematics, and INCO 103 (INCO 101 or 103 for integrated language arts majors or middle childhood majors with a concentration in language arts). 3 Satisfactory performance on the Preprofessional Skills Tests (PPST). You must achieve scores of 173 or above in writing and mathematics and 174 or above in reading. OR be exempt from the test due to a standardized test score. You must achieve a composite score of 21 or better on the ACT and/or 990 or better on the SAT to be exempt. You may not enroll in education courses until this requirement is met. 4 Submission of a statement confirming that your record is clear of any felony convictions, obtained from Student Services. 5 Submission of results of the tuberculosis skin test (administered by Hudson Health Center or other appropriate office). 6 Screening and recommendation by a representative appointed by faculty and admission to Professional Education. 7 Submission of two professional references. 8 If you are a transfer student, you may be required to submit recommendations from your previous college. Your g.p.a. may be considered in admission decisions.
Generally you apply for advanced standing in professional education at the end of the third quarter of your sophomore year. Athens campus students must attend a group meeting arranged by Student Services, and regional campus students should check with Student Services or the dean's office on the regional campus for relevant information.
These requirements are subject to change.
1 General Requirements a Completion of 90 quarter hours of credit with an overall g.p.a. of 2.75. b An accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which a licensure is sought. c Satisfactory reports from: (1) TB test, from Hudson Health Center or other appropriate office. (2) Judiciaries (3) Faculty d Screening and recommendation by a representative appointed by faculty and admission to advanced standing. e Completion of a one-page statement of purpose, including students' goals as future educators. 2 Specific requirements for early childhood education Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each and a 2.75 g.p.a.: (1) HCCF 160 (2) HCCF 160A (3) HCCF 170 (4) HCCF 260 (5) HCCF 260L (6) HCCF 361 (7) HCCF 361L (8) EDSP 271 (9)EDEC 206 3 Specific requirements for middle, adolescent-young adult, multi-age (Pre-K-12) and intervention specialist education a Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each: (1)EDCI 200 (2)EDCI 201 (3)EDCI 202 b A 2.75 g.p.a. in each teaching field for which licensure is being sought.
The assignment of each student to a school is the responsibility and prerogative of the Office of Student Teaching. You will be assigned to one of our centers in Athens; Chillicothe; Ironton; Lancaster; St. Clairsville; or Zanesville.
You must secure your own housing and provide your own transportation to your assignments. You will need a car. Student teaching assignments in the Athens area are made within a commuting radius. The University assumes no responsibility for your transportation.
Enrollment in student teaching is open only to Ohio University degree candidates or to degree holders who are completing Ohio licensure requirements and who will be eligible for Ohio University's recommendation for an Ohio license upon the completion of student teaching.
Requirements must be completed by the time you begin student teaching, not at the time of application.
1 General requirements These requirements are subject to change. a Completion of at least two quarters (30 quarter hours) of residence work at Ohio University. Transfer students must complete at least one-fourth of the preparation in the principal teaching field at Ohio University. b Completion of at least 135 quarter hours with accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75. c Completion of all requirements to be admitted to advanced standing in professional education at least one quarter prior to starting student teaching, including passing scores on PPST or equivalent. d Completion of junior-level English composition requirement with a C or better. e Completion of a significant portion (at least 75 percent) of the general education portion of the teacher education program you are pursuing and all of the University General Education Tier I and Tier II requirements. f Screening and recommendation for student teaching by a representative appointed by the faculty. 2 Specific requirements for early childhood education: EDPL 461, 462, 465; early childhood practicum a You must meet all general requirements for admission to student teaching. b Completion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each: (1) HCCF 160, 160A, 170, 260, 260L, 361, 361L, 363, 363L, 371, 455, 455L, 463, 465, 467 (2) EDCI 220, 371C, EDEC 269 or 206, 225, 319, 330, 330L, 340, 340L, 350, 350L, 421, 421L 3 Specific requirements for middle childhood: a Completion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each. (1) EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371A, 400, 420 (2) EDMC 300, 301 (3) Any additional education courses (to be determined) (4) At least 10 hours of state required reading courses; EDCI 220, 325, 420, and 421 (5) Specific methods courses, one in each concentration area b Completion of a major portion (at least 75 percent) of the work in each of the two concentration areas in which the student wishes to be licensed. c An accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought. 4 Specific requirements for adolescent-young adult and the modern languages multi-age (Pre-K-12) education: a Completion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each: (1) EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371B, 400, (2) EDSE 350, 351 (3) Any specific methods course b Completion of a major portion (at least 75 percent) of the work in each of the teaching fields in which the student wishes to be licensed. c An accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought. 5 Specific requirements for multi-age art, music, and physical education: a Completion of the following courses with a g.p.a. of 2.75 and a minimum grade of C in each: (1) EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203, 301, 371A, 400, 420 (2) EDMC 300, EDMC 301 (3) Any additional education courses (to be determined) (4) Any specific methods courses b Completion of a major portion (at least 75 percent) of the work in each of the teachingng fields in which the student wishes to be licensed. c An accumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 in each teaching field for which licensure is sought. 6 Specific requirements for mild-moderate educational needs: a Completion of all courses in Blocks I, II, III, and IV with a minimum grade of C in each course and a 2.75 g.p.a. in all blocks. b Completion of all field experience courses required in Blocks I, II, III, IV, and EDEC 330, 330L, 331, 331L, EDCI 220, 301, 325 and 400. 7 Specific requirements for moderate-intensive educational needs: a Completion of all courses in Blocks I, II, III, and IV with a minimum grade of C in each course and a 2.75 g.p.a. in all blocks. bCompletion of all field experience courses required in Blocks I, II, III, IV, and EDEL 330, 330L, EDEC 220, 301, 325 and 400. 8 Specific requirements for hearing and speech therapy: a Completion of the following courses: (1) HSS 619 (2) HSS 643 (3) EDSP 474 or equivalent b Enrollment in master's program in Hearing and Speech Science
To be recommended by Ohio University for licensure, you must have a level of preparation in your major area of specialization that corresponds with the outline on the preceding and following pages, even though these requirements in many instances exceed those shown in the state licensure regulations.
Completion of requirements for graduation and of the professional courses required for licensure does not ensure that you will be recommended for licensure. Instructors in various courses, especially in courses in education and student teaching, will evaluate your fitness for the teaching profession in ways other than observation of academic performance in the classroom. Limitations that might impair your effectiveness as a teacher in the public schools will be made a part of your record. When you apply for a license, this record will be examined and your fitness for teaching given further consideration.
All students applying for a teaching license must undergo a background check by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). The State Department of Education will not issue a new license until it receives a copy of the background check from the BCI. This requirement includes:
1 Those applying for their first license Those who have a license but are applying for an additional license
If you are applying for an endorsement or validation, you will not need to undergo a background check.
If you are not planning to teach in Ohio, familiarize yourself with the requirements specified by the state in which you expect to teach.
Once you are issued a two-year provisional license, you are required to complete the Entry Year Program and Performance Based Assessment in order to be eligible for a five-year professional license.
Many states have licensure guidelines that allow all NCATE-accredited colleges to recommend students for licensure. Our NCATE accreditation allows the College of Education to recommend qualified students for teacher licensure in many other states. If you need to obtain licensure outside Ohio, contact the Department of Education in the appropriate state to obtain an application and learn if additional tests or courses are required. Your out-of-state application should be sent to Student Services, McCracken Hall.
Currently, the state of Ohio participates in the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel and has entered into an implementation contract with the following states:
Alabama Montana Alaska Nebraska Arizona New Hampshire Arkansas New Jersey California New York Connecticut North Carolina Delaware Oklahoma District of Columbia Oregon Florida Pennsylvania Georgia Rhode Island Hawaii South Carolina Idaho South Dakota Illinois Tennessee Indiana Utah Kansas Vermont Kentucky Virginia Maine Washington Maryland West Virginia Massachusetts Wisconsin Michigan Mississippi
Changes in Ohio state standards for teacher licensure may affect future reciprocal agreements.
For more information about undergraduate programs contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124, (740-493-4400).
Changes in state standards will dictate requirement changes not available at printing. Check with the student services office for current information.
The early childhood education program is offered in both the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services. Regardless of the college from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach age three through grade three, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam.
Specific Tier I quantitative skills courses that are required:
MATH 120*, Elementary Topics in Math 11 (10 hrs min req'd) 121, 122
Note: These math courses are recommended; however, any math course numbered 120 or above and totaling 10 hours will be acceptable.
Specific Tier II courses that are required:
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
Select one course from the following American history or political science options:
HIST 211 American History to 1828 4 HIST 212 History of U.S., 1828-1900 4 HIST 213 History of U.S. since 1900 4 POLS 101 American National Govt 4 POLS 102 Issues in American Politics 4 POLS 103 The U.S. in World Affairs 4 Biological Science requirement: PHIL 100L World of Plants 5 or BIOL 101 Principles of Biology 5 Earth Science requirement: GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 or GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology Physical science requirement: PSC 100 & 140 Survey of Astronomy & Lab 5 or PSC 100D Moons & Planets: & 140 the Solar System and Lab or PSC 101L Physical World or PSC 105L Color, Light & Sound or PHYS 201 Introduction to Physics
Note: The three required science courses must each include a lab and must appear on an approved list.
Speech Requirement: INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
You must earn a grade of C or better in all of the following courses, except HCCF 462A, HCCF 462B, or HCCF 462D.
HCCF 160 Intro to Child Development 4
HCCF 160A Observing & Recording
Young Childhood Behavior 3
HCCF 170 Intro to Early Childhood Ed 3
Admission to professional education is required to take the following courses:
HCCF 260 Diversity in Early Childhood
Education 3
HCCF 260L Clinical: Diversity and Awareness 1
HCCF 361 Guidance and Classroom
Management in EC Ed 3
HCCF 361L Clinical: Guidance and
Classroom Mgt 1
HCCF 363 Creative Experiences in
Early Childhood 4
HCCF 363L Clinical: Creative
Experiences 1
HCCF 371 Family Development 3
EDCI 203 Technological Applications
in Education 4
EDCI 220 Phonics 5
EDCI 371C Instructional Adaptations for
Learners with Exceptionalities 4
EDEC 206 Introduction to
Integrated Curriculum 4
EDEC 225 Emergent Reading
and Literacy 4
EDSP 271 Intro to Education of
Exceptional Children 4
After admission to advanced standing, take the following:
HCCF 455 Curriculum & Teaching
Strategies in EC 4
HCCF 455L Clinical: Curriculum &
Teaching Strategies 2
HCCF 463 Preschool Admin. 3
HCCF 465 Parent Education 3
HCCF 467 Philosophy & Theories of
Child Development 3
EDEC 319 Reading & Literature in
EC Classrooms 5
EDEC 330 Mathematics in EC 4
EDEC 330L Clinical: Mathematics in EC 1
EDEC 340 Science in EC 4
EDEC 340L Clinical: Science in EC 1
EDEC 350 Social Studies in EC 3
EDEC 350L Clinical: Social Studies in EC 1
EDEC 421 Observing Children for
Reading Strategies & Skills 2
EDEC 421L Clinical: Observing
Children for Reading
Strategies & Skills 2
Related requirements:
HCFN 128 Intro to Nutrition 4
NRSE 303 Health & Safety in EC 3
PESS 270 Teaching of Physical Ed 3
PESS 228 CPR 1
Select one of the following courses:
HCCF 462A Pluralistic Life Styles 3
HCCF 462B Parenthood 3
HCCF 462C The One-Parent Family 3
Take three courses concurrently:
EDPL 458 Student Teaching 7 EDPL 459 Student Teaching 6 EDPL 465 Student Teaching 3
HCCF 474 Early Childhood
Student Teaching 6
HCCF 475 Early Childhood Seminar 3
Required General Education Courses (minimum required hours: 52)
You are required to fulfill Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Different concentrations may require that a set of general education courses be taken as part of tier requirements. To avoid taking unnecessary courses, it is important that you meet with your advisor when planning your Tier II courses.
Admission to professional education requires that you get a grade of C or better in the following courses:
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 Tier 1 Math INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4 Tier 1 Math
Reminder: All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to the Selective Admission and Retention Program in teacher education. Criteria and procedures are available in the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Field Experience
All field experience must be undertaken in a state-defined middle school childhood grade (4-9). Field experience activities include observation, participation, and student teaching.
The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth,
and Development 6
EDCI 201 Char. of Learners with
Exceptionalities 3
EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Education 2
EDCI 203 Technological Appls.
in Education 4
EDCI 301 Educ. and Cult. Diversity 3
EDCI 371A Instr. Adapt. for Learners
with Exceptionalities
and Diverse Needs 4
EDCI 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
Required reading core: 18
A grade of C or better is required in ech course in the required reading core, EDMC 300, 301, 360, and methods core.
EDCI 220 Phonics and the Structure
of Language 5
EDCI 325 Literature-Centered
Dev. Reading Instruction 5
EDCI 420 Teaching Reading
in the Content Area 4
EDCI 421 Foundations of Reading
Instruction, Diagnosis,
and Remediation 4
All middle childhood majors take the following two courses:
EDMC 300 Middle Childhood Instr.
Process and Curriculum 4
EDMC 301 Middle Childhood Educ.
and Curriculum 5
Two methods courses are required, one in each of the two concentrations chosen:
EDMC 310 Teaching Lang. Arts in
Middle Childhood Grades 4
EDMC 310L Clinical Experience
with EDMC 310 1
EDMC 330 Teaching Mathematics in
Middle Childhood Grades 4
EDMC 330L Clinical Experience
with EDMC 330 1
EDMC 340 Teaching Sci. in Middle
Childhood Grades 4
EDMC 340L Clinical Experience
with EDMC 340 1
EDMC 350 Teaching Soc. Studies in
Middle Childhood Grades 4
EDMC 350L Clinical Experience
with EDMC 350 1
Student Teaching
EDPL 461 Student Teaching in
Middle Childhood 7
EDPL 462 Student Teaching
in Middle Childhood 6
EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3
These three courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1 of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. For example, if you plan to student teach during any of the three quarters of the 2003-2004 school year, apply by December 1, 2002. All student teaching and early field experiences must be completed in grade levels associated with the state's definition of middle childhood (fourth grade through ninth grade). For further information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
ENG 200 Intro to Literature 4
ENG 323 American Lit 1918-Present 4
ENG 351 History of Eng. Language 4
ENG 352 Dev. of American English 4
JOUR 133 Precision Language 4
or ENG 350 Traditional Grammar,
Mechanics, and Usage
LING 270 Nature of Language 5
EDMC 321 Adolescent Literature* 4
Select one course from:
ENG 325 Women and Literature 4
ENG 327 African American Fiction 4
ENG 328 African American Poetry 4
ENG 329 African American Drama 4
ENG 331 Studies in Asian Lit. 4
ENG 332 Studies in Asian Lit. 4
ENG 333 Studies in Asian Lit. 4
Select one course from:
ENG 280 Exp. Writing and
the Research Paper 4
ENG 361 Creative Writing: Fiction 4
ENG 362 Creative Writing: Poetry 4
ENG 363 Creative Writing: Nonfiction 4
Select two courses from:
INCO 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4
INCO 205 Group Discussion 4
INCO 220 Oral Interpretation of Lit. 4
THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals I 4
MATH 120 Elem. Topics in Math. 4
MATH 121 Elem. Topics in Math. 4
MATH 122 Elem. Topics in Math 3
MATH 211 Elem. Linear Algebra 4
MATH 263(*)A,B Calculus 8
MATH 300 History of Mathematics 4
MATH 306 Found. of Mathematics I 4
MATH 330A Found. of Geometry 4
Electives at the 200 level
or above 4
*Depending on a student's result on the math placement test given at precollege orientation, additional courses beyond those listed in the concentration area may be required. Be sure to check with your advisor to see if any prerequisities for required math courses need to be taken.
CHEM 121 Prin. of Chemistry I 4
CHEM 122 Prin. of Chemistry II 4
GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4
PHIL 216 Philosophy of Sci. Survey 3
PHYS 201 Intro to Physics 5
Select one course from:
PBIO 102 Plant Biology 5
or PBIO 110L The World of Plants
or PBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology or 6
Select one course from:
BIOS 171 Intro to Zoology 5
PBIO 103 Plants and People 4
PBIO 321 Agri. Plant Ecology 4
Select one course from:
GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5
GEOL 215 Environmental Geology 4
GEOL 221 Earth and Life History 4
GEOL 231 Water and Pollution 4
Select one course from:
ASTR 100 Survey of Astronomy 4
ASTR 100D Moons and Planets:
The Solar System 4
ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthro. 5 ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 GEOG 121 Human Geography 4 GEOG 201 Environmental Geog. 4 HIST 131 Intro to Non-West/Cultural 4 HIST 211 (or201) Amer. Hist. to 1828 4 HIST 212 (or202) Hist. of the U.S.,1828-1900 4 POLS 101 Amer. National Govt. 4 POLS 150 Current World Problems 4 SOC 201 Contemp. Social Problems 4
Professional Requirements for Adolescent-Young Adult: 35-41
The following courses must be completed with a 2.75 g.p.a. and no grade below a C.
The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth,
and Development 6
EDCI 201 Char. of Learners
with Exceptionalities 3
EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Typical and
Exceptional Student Dev. 2
EDCI 203 Technological Appls.
in Education 4
EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity
and Education 3
EDCI 371B Instr. Adapt. for Learners
with Exceptionalities
and Diverse Needs 4
EDCI 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
EDSE 350 Secondary School
Planning and Instruction 4
EDSE 351 Instructional Processes
and Curriculum 5
Methods in Major Field 4-6
You may enroll in 200-level courses after admission to professional education.
You may enroll in 300- and 400-level courses after admission to advanced standing.
You are strongly urged to pre-register for your professional courses so that proper field experience placements in your major area can be identified ahead of time. If you seek to add L (field experience) courses after a quarter begins, you may be required to wait until a field placement is open.
The following professional and general(*) requirements apply to all multi-age Art, Music, and Physical Education majors. Individual majors are listed alphabetically in the following pages.
The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:
EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth,
and Development 6
EDCI 201 Char. of Learners
with Exceptionalities 3
EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Typical and
Exceptional Student Dev. 2
EDCI 203 Technological Appls.
in Education 4
EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity
and Education 3
EDCI 371A Instr. Adapt. for Learners
with Exceptionalities
and Diverse Needs 3
EDCI 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
EDCI 420 Teaching Reading in
Content Area 5
EDMC 300 Middle Child Inst. Process
and Curriculum 4
EDMC 301 Middle Child Ed. & Curric. 4
*Multi-age physical education majors have a different set of general education requirements which are listed with physical education methods and major requirements.
EDPL 463 and 464(*)Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 3
*EDPL 461 may be substituted for EDPL 464 where appropriate.
These three courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1 of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. For example, if you plan to student teach during any of the three quarters of the 2002-2003 school year, apply by December 1, 2001. For further information contact Student Services, McCracken 124.
You must meet departmental prerequisites for all classes if you are seeking licensure. For example, you must take and pass PSY 101 with a minimum grade of C before taking any 200 level education course.
If two courses in each field do not add up to a total of 45 hours, you must elect sufficient hours in one or a combination of the following areas to bring the total hours in general education courses to 45 hours.
If your major is the same as one of the areas below, 10 hours of the major may be counted toward the corresponding general education field as well as the major. For example, if your major is integrated language arts, 10 hours of English may count toward the 45-hour total of general education courses and toward Field 4, below, which is English and/or Foreign Language.
No more than six hours of PED activity courses may be counted toward the degree except for majors in physical eduation, and none may count toward general education.
Science and Mathematics
You are required to complete at least one course in science and one course in mathematics. Appropriate science courses are astronomy, chemistry, physics, plant biology, biological science, physical science, geological sciences, and PSY 226, 312, and 314. Any course in the Department of Mathematics, except 101, 102, or 320L, is acceptable for the mathematics requirement. Also, all Tier I quantitative skills courses count toward the mathematics requirement. Computer science courses do not satisfy this requirement.
Comparative Arts and/or Philosophy
You are required to complete at least two courses in this area. The two courses need not be in one field. Possibilities include any courses in the Department of Philosophy (except PHIL 120) or School of Comparative Arts; HUM 107, 108, 109, 307, 308, and 309; theater history courses; Art History; Art except for ART 360, 461, 461L, 462; School of Music courses except for music education courses, music therapy courses, and the one- or two-hour participation courses.
Social Sciences
You are required to complete at least two courses in social sciences. The two courses need not be in the same field. PSY 101, which is required, is included as one of the social sciences courses. Other possibilities include any course in anthropology, economics, economic history, political science, sociology, social work, geography, and psychology, except PSY 120, 226, 275, 312, and 314.
English and Speech
You are required to complete at least three courses in English and speech. Freshman and junior English composition are required courses taken to satisfy the University English composition requirement (see General Education Requirements section) and will be used toward completion of these hours. Either INCO 103 (or INCO 101 for integrated language arts majors only) is a specific requirement in this area.
To become an art education major, you must complete ART 260 with a grade of B- or better and have a minimum g.p.a. of 2.75.
The foundations program (ART 110, 112, 113, 116, 117, 118, 211, 251, and 255) must also be completed for admission to the Art Education degree program.
If you are interested in majoring in art education, you are encouraged to meet with advisors in both the College of Education and the School of Art.
ART 461(*) Teaching Art in the
Elementary School 4
ART 462(*) Teaching Art in the
Secondary School 4
Multi-age art education professional and general requirements must also be completed.
Major Requirements
ART 110 Seeing and Knowing in
the Visual Arts 4
ART 112 Foundations Photography 4
ART 113 Three-Dimensional Studies 4
ART 116 Descriptive Drawing 4
ART 117 Drawing: System and Color 4
ART 118 Drawing: Process & Synthesis 4
ART 211 Foundation Concepts 4
AH 211, 212, 213 History of Art 12
ART 251 Typography 5
or ART 255 Form and Content
ART 260(*) Found. of Art Education 4
Elective in Art History (300 level) 4
*B- required; offered spring quarter only.
Studio Courses
Thirty (30) hours of studio courses must be completed: A 15 hour concentration in one studio area of courses at the 200 level and above, and 15 hours in at least two other studio areas.
Art History Courses
Select three courses from:
AH 211, 212, 213 or 214 12 Elective in AH (at the 300-400 level) 4Life Science
You may earn either a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or a B.A. or B.S. in biological sciences or plant biology in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet the teacher licensure requirements. Regardless of the college of the University from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach life science as the major field, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school license that qualifies you to teach life science in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Major code BS6314See also the integrated science major in this section.
Methods Courses
EDSE 440L Field Experience 2 Secondary School Science Teaching Lab EDSE 440 Teaching of Biology 4 Secondary School Science MethodsAdolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must also be completed.Major Requirements: 120-126
BIOS 170 Intro to Zoology 5 orPBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology or 6 PBIO 111 Intro to Plant Biology 6 BIOS 171 Intro to Zoology 5 BIOS 172 Intro to Zoology 3 BIOS 173 Intro to Zoology 1 BIOS 221 an 222 Basic Microbiology and Lab 6 or BIOS 321 General Microbiology BIOS 325 General Genetics 5 or PBIO 331 Plant Genetics PBIO 424 Plant Physiology 6 BIOS 275 and 376 Animal and Field Ecol. 7 or PBIO 425 Plant Ecology or 5 BIOS 301 Human Anatomy 6 or BIOS 303 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy PBIO 415 Quantitative Methods in Plant Biology 5 PBIO 431 Cell Biology 5 BIOS 479(*) Evolution 4 or PBIO 475 Plant Speciation and Evolution or 3 PBIO 427 Molecular Genetics 3 or PBIO 450 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering or 4 CHEM 121, 122, 123(**) Principles of Chemistry 12 PHYS 201, 202, 203 Intro to Physics 15 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Precalculus 5 or MATH 163A Intro to Calculus or 4 PSY 221 Elem. Statistical Reasoning 4 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 or GEOL 221 Earth and Life History*Request permission from Biology Department to substitute PBIO 331 as prerequisite.**Before selecting a chemistry sequence, check with an advisor in the College of Education. Some other programs require CHEM 151, 152, and 153 in place of CHEM 121, 122, and 123.
Recommended Tier III:
T3 420C Biol. of Human Social Behavior 4 or T3 420E Disease and Discovery 4 or T3 402A The Human Life Cycle 4 or other appropriate T3 course as determined by your advisorEarth Science
You may earn a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or an B.A. or B.S. in geological sciences or geography in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet teacher licensure requirements. Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach earth science as a major field, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach earth science in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Major code BS6315See also the integrated science major in this section.
Methods Courses
EDSE 440 Secondary School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Secondary School Science Teaching Lab 1Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must also be completed.
Major Requirements: 91
CHEM 121, 122, 123 Principles of Chemistry 12 GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 GEOG 202 Weather 5 or GEOG 302 Meteorology 5 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 211 Oceanography 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 GEOL 312 Earth Materials 4 Geog 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 or GEOL 330 Geomorphology 5 GEOL 340 Prin. of Paleontology 4 GEOL 446 Earth Systems Evolution or GEOL 466 Geodynamics: The Earth's Interior 4 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4 or BIOS 100 The Animal Kingdom PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 PSC 201, 202, 203 Introduction to Physics 15 PSC 100D The Universe 4 PSC 140 Astronomy Lab 1 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 or MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. or GEOL 205 Stat. Methods in Geology T3 409A(*) Geologic Resources 4*Recommended Tier III course for this major.Integrated Language Arts
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated language arts, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach integrated language arts in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Major code BS6306
Methods Courses
ENG 451, 451L Teaching Lang. and Comp. ENG 452, 452L Teaching Literature 4Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed.Major Requirements: 82
ENG 307J Writing and Research 4 ENG 325 Women and Literature 4 ENG 351 Hist. of the English Lang. 4 Eng 369A Young Adult Literature 4 ENG 399 Literary Theory 4 ENG 453 World Literature 4 INCO 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4 INCO 205 Group Discussion 4 INCO 215 Argumentative Analysis and Advocacy 4 JOUR 133 Precision Language 4 JOUR 221 Graphics of Comm. 5 JOUR 231 News Writing 4 JOUR 411 Newspaper and Communication Law 3 THAR 150 Viewing Performance 2 Select two of the following: ENG 201 Critical Appr. to Fiction 4 ENG 202 Critical Appr. to Poetry 4 ENG 203 Critical Appr. to Drama 4 Select one of the following: ENG 301 Shakespeare: Histories 4 ENG 302 Shakespeare: Comedies 4 ENG 303 Shakespeare: Tragedies 4 Select one of the following: ENG 311 English Lit. to 1500 4 ENG 312 English Lit. 1500-1660 4 ENG 313 English Lit. 1660-1800 4 Select one of the following: ENG 314 English Lit. 1800-1900 4 ENG 315 English Lit. 1900-Present 4 Select one of the following: ENG 321 Amer. Lit. to 1865 4 ENG 322 Amer. Lit. 1865-1918 4 ENG 323 Amer. Lit. 1918-Present 4 Select one of the following: ENG 327 African-Amer. Fiction 4 ENG 328 African-Amer. Poetry 4 ENG 329 African-Amer. Drama 4Intregrated Mathematics
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated mathematics, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional high school license that qualifies you to teach integrated mathematics in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Major code BS6307Methods Course
MATH 320L Teaching of Math in Secondary School 5Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed.Major Requirements: 56
MATH 150 Finite Math 4 MATH 211 Elem. Linear Algebra 4 MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. I 4 MATH 251 Intro to Prob. and Stats. II 4 MATH 263 A,B,C,D Calculus 16 MATH 300 History of Mathematics 4 MATH 306 Found. of Mathematics 4 MATH 307 Intro to Number Theory 4 MATH 314 Elem. Abstract Algebra 4 MATH 330A,B Found. of Geometry 8Integrated Science
You may earn either a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or a B.A. or B.S. in a science in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet the teacher licensure requirements. Regardless of the college or university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated science as the major field, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach integrated science in grades 7-12 and high core school science courses.
Major code BS6309You must complete adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements in addition to the major requirements. Information about these requirements is available in Student Services, McCracken 124.
Methods Course
EDSE 440 Secondary School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Secondary School Science Teaching Lab 1Major Requirements: 117-118
BIOS 100 The Animal Kingdom 4 BIOS 103 Human Biology 5 BIOS 220 Conservation and Biodiversity 4 BIOS 221 Basic Microbiology 4 BIOS 302 Human Anatomy for Nonmajors 6 CHEM 121,122,123 Prin. of Chemistry 12 Geog 202 Weather or Geog 302(*) Meteorology 5 GEOG 315 Landsforms andLandscapes 5 or GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 120 The Mobile Earth 4 GEOL 205 Statistical Meth. in Geol. 4 or GEOG 271 Intro to Stats. in Geog. or 5 or PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning or 4 or MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats.I or 4 GEOL 211 Intro to Oceanography 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 GEOL 312 Earth Materials and Resources 5 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Pre-Calculus 5 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4 PBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology 6 PHIL 216 Phil. of Science Survey 3 PHYS 201,202,203 Intro to Physics 15 PSC 100D Moons and Planets: The Solar System 4 or PSC 100 Survey of Astronomy *Request permission from the geography department to substitute GEOL 101 as a prereq. Recommended Tier III: T3 470C Chemicals: Health and Environment 4Integrated Social Studies
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach integrated social studies, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach integrated social studies in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Major code BS6308Methods Course
EDSE 479 Tchng. Social Science in Jr. and Sr. HS 4 Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed.Major Requirements: 94
ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Prin. of Macroeconomics 4 GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOG 121 Human Geography 4 HIST 101 Western Civilization in Modern Times 4 or HIST 121 Western Heritage: Class Age HIST 102 Western Civilization in Modern Times 4 or HIST 122 Western Heritage: Medieval Legacy HIST 133 Intro to Non-West/Cultural Hist. 4 HIST 211 American History to 1828 4 or 201 HIST 212 History of the U.S., or 202 1828-1900 4 HIST 317A Ohio History to 1851 4 HIST 317B Ohio History Since 1851 4 HIST 323A Latin American History: The Colonial Era 4 HIST 329B Ancient Greece 4 or HIST 329C Ancient Rome POLS 101 American National Govt. 4 POLS 102 Issues in American Politics 4 POLS 230 Comparative Politics 4 POLS 250 International Relations 4 POLS 304 State Politics 4 POLS 320 Urban Politics 4 POLS 301 The Politics of Law 4 POLS 405 American Political Parties 4 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 5Modern Languages
French-Major code BS6232 Spanish-Major code BS6235 German-Major code BS6233
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, to be licensed through Ohio University to teach one of the modern foreign languages you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. This program prepares you for licensure to teach French, German, or Spanish in grades Pre k-12. You will be required to pass an ral proficiency examination before licensure.You should meet regularly with faculty members in the Department of Modern Languages.
Methods Courses
ML 410 Language Lab 4 ML 435 Teaching Modern Languages in Elem. Sch. 4 ML 445 Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages 4Any additional methods courses (to be determined) Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed.Major Requirements-French: 68
FR 111,112,113 Beginning 12 FR 211,212,213 Intermediate 12 FR 341,342,343 Adv. Conv. and Comp. 12 FR 348 or 349 Civ. and Culture 4 Choose two courses from: FR 354,355 and 356 Intro to Literature 8 FR 437 Phonetics 4 FR 439 Modern Usage 4 or FR 441 Stylistics Additional electives at 400 level or above 1256 hours are required for students who place into 211; 48 hours are required for students who place into 341. Study abroad is highly recommended.Major Requirements-Spanish: 68
SPAN 111,112,113 Beginning 12 SPAN 211,212,213 Intermediate 12 SPAN 341,342,343 Adv. Conv. and Comp. 2 SPAN 348 Civ. and Culture 4 One course from SPAN 349, 350, 351, 352 4 Two courses from SPAN 345, 354, 355, and 356 Intro to Literature 8 Three courses from the following, with at least one in each area: 12 Spanish Linguistics: SPAN 437, 439, 441 Latin American Literature: SPAN 443, 444, 447, 448 Spanish Literature: SPAN 425, 427, 429, 432, 453, 454, 455, 458 Additional electives at 400 level or above 8 56 hours are required for students who place into 211; 48 hours are required for students who place into 341. Study abroad is highly recommended.Major Requirements-German: 68
GER 111,112,113 Beginning 12 GER 211,212,213 Intermediate 12 GER 341,342,343 Adv. Conv. and Comp. 12 GER 348 or 349 Civ. and Culture 4 GER 355 and 356 Intro to Literature 8 GER 439 Modern Usage 4 GER 441 Stylistics 4 Additional electives at 400 level or above 1256 hours are required for students who place into 211; 48 hours are required for students who place into 341.Study abroad is highly recommended.
Music Education
Choral Emphasis - Major code BS6242
Regardless of the college of the university from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach music, you must complete one of the following programs and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. An audition is required for admission to Music Education. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional special field license that qualifies you to teach music in grades Pre-K-12 inclusive.
Instrumental Emphasis - Major Code BS6241Music Education - Choral Emphasis
Methods Courses
MUS 364 Secondary School Vocal Techniques 3 MUS 366 Teaching of Music in the Elementary Grades 3 MUS 366B Early Childhood Music ED 3 MUS 468 Gen. Music in Jr. HS 3 Plus any additional methods courses that might be determined. Multi-age music education professional and general education requirements must also be completed. Major Requirements: 127 min. Major Instrument (9 quarters. See music handbook) 18 Minor Instrument (6 quarters. See music handbook) 18 Major Performing Groups (min. one per quarter) 22 MUS 090 Performance Lab (9 qrtrs) MUS 101 Music Theory I 4 MUS 102 Music Theory II 4 MUS 103 Music Theory III 4 MUS 104 Dictation and Sight Singing I 1 MUS 105 Dictation and Sight Singing II 1 MUS 106 Dictation and Sight Singing III 1 MUS 125 Intro. to Music History & Lit. 4 MUS 163 Intro. to Music Ed. 2 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 MUS 179 Technology for Music Ed. 2 MUS 182 Recreational Music Instruments and Mataerials 3 MUS 201 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 202 Music Theory V 3 MUS 203 Music Theory VI 3 MUS 204 Dictation & Sight Singing IV 2 MUS 205 Dictation & Sight Singing V 2 MUS 206 Dictation & Sight Singing VI 2 MUS 261 String Methods and Materials 2 MUS 263 Wind and Percussion (3 qtrs, 2 hrs each) 6 MUS 321 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 322 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 323 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 455 Basic Conducting 3 MUS 456B Choral Conducting 3 MUS 458D Vocal Pedagogy 2 Music Theory Elective 3Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis
Methods CoursesMUS 362 Teaching Inst. Music in Elem/Middle School 3 MUS 362L Teaching Inst. Music in Elem/Middle Lab 1 MUS 363 Secondary School Instrumental Methods and Mat. 3 MUS 464 Marching Band Techniques 2 MUS 465 Jazz Ensemble Methods 2 Choose one course from: MUS 366 Teaching of Music in Elem.Grades 3 MUS 366A Intro. to Orff Schulwerk 2 MUS 366B Early Childhood Music Ed 3 MUS 468 General Music in Junior High School 3Plus any additional methods courses that might be determined.Multi-age music education professional and general education requirements must also be completed.
Major Requirements: 128 min.
Major Instrument (9 quarters. See music handbook) 18 Minor Instrument (6 quarters. See music handbook) 12 Major Performing Groups (min. one per quarter) 22 MUS 090 Performance Lab (9 qrtrs) MUS 101 Music Theory I 4 MUS 102 Music Theory II 4 MUS 103 Music Theory III 4 MUS 104 Dictation and Sight Singing I 1 MUS 105 Dictation and Sight Singing II 1 MUS 106 Dictation and Sight Singing III 1 MUS 125 Intro to Music History & Lit. 4 MUS 147 Class Voice 2 MUS 148 Class Voice 2 MUS 163 Intro to Music Education 2 MUS 178 Computer Skills for Musicians 2 MUS 179 Technology for Music Ed. 2 MUS 201 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 202 Music Theory V 3 MUS 203 Music Theory VI 3 MUS 204 Dictation & Sight Singing IV 2 MUS 205 Dictation & Sight Singing V 2 MUS 206 Dictation & Sight Singing VI 2 MUS 261A Upper String Methods and Materials 2 MUS 261B Lower String Methods and Materials 2 MUS 263 Wind and Percussion (2 credits each) 12 MUS 304 Instrumentation 3 MUS 321 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 322 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 323 History and Lit. of Music 3 MUS 455 Basic Conducting 3 MUS 456A Instrumental Conducting 3Physical Education
Regardless of the college of the University from which you graduate, to achieve licensure through Ohio University to teach physical education, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exams. This program leads to a two-year provisional special field license in physical education allowing you to teach physical education in grades Pre-K-12 inclusive.
Major code BS6312If you are interested in majoring in physical education, you are encouraged to meet with advisors in both the College of Education and the School of Recreation and Sports Sciences in the College of Health and Human Services. These courses are offered in a yearly sequence, so pay close attention when you are scheduling.
Required General Education Courses
You are required to fulfill Ohio University's general education requirements (Tier I, II, III). Note that some courses in the teaching field simultaneously fulfill Tier II requirements, such as:BIOS 302's prerequisite of BIOS 103 or BIOL 101 fulfill Tier II Natural Science and Math;
HCCF 160 fulfills Tier II Social Sciences;
HLTH 202 fulfills Tier II Applied Science and Technology.
Admission to professional education requires that you complete the following courses with a grade of C or better in each:
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 INCO 103 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 4 Methods Courses All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. PESS 310 Prin., Theories, & Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education 6 PESS 330 Prin., Theories, & Methods of Teaching Middle Childhood Physical Education 6 PESS 370 Prin., Theories, & Methods of Teaching Adol. & Young Adult Physical Education 6 Multi-age physical education professional requirements must also be completed. Major Requirements: 65 min. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Professional Core: 14 hours PESS 125 Human Movement & Fitness Perspectives 4 PESS 202 Intro. to Teaching Phys. Ed. 3 PESS 227 First Aid: Workplace training 3 HLTH 202 Health Sciences & Lifestyle Choices 4 PESS 204 Hist. and Prin. of Phys. Ed. 4 PESS 205 Movement Skills, Rhythms, & Dance in Phys. Ed. 3 PESS 212 Intro to Coaching 3 PESS 240A Sports & Games I 3 PESS 240B Sports & Games II 3 PESS 302 Biomechanics 4 PESS 333 Adapted Phys. Ed. 4 PESS 345 Intro to Exercise Physiology 4 PESS 405 Motor Learning 4 PESS 409 Assessment in PE & Sport 4 BIOS 301 Human Anatomy for Majors 6 or BIOS 302 Human Anat. for Non-majors 6 HCCF 160 Intro. to Child Development 4 REC 291 Outdoor Pursuits 3 Aquatics requirement: select one of the following courses (2-3 hours): PESS 104 Intermediate Swimming 2 or PESS 218 Lifeguard Training 2 or PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors or 3Physical Science (Chemistry and Physic)
You may earn a B.S.Ed. in the College of Education or a B.A. or B.S. in physics or chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences and meet teacher licensure requirements. Regardless of the college of the University from which you graduate, if you wish to be licensed through Ohio University to teach physics and chemistry as major fields, you must complete the following program and earn passing scores on the Praxis II exam. The program prepares you for a two-year provisional license that qualifies you to teach physics and chemistry in grades 7-12 inclusive.
Major code BS6310See also the integrated science major in this section.
Methods Courses
EDSE 440 Secondary School Science Methods 4 EDSE 440L Secondary School Science Teaching Lab 1 Adolescent-young adult education professional and general education requirements must be completed. Major Requirements: 103-104 CHEM 151,152,153 Fund. of Chemistry 15 CHEM 241 Quantitative Analysis 4 CHEM 242 Quantitative Analysis Lab 1 CHEM 325 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 4 CHEM 476 Modern Inorganic Chem. 4 CHEM 489 Basic Biochemistry 4 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 or GEOL 221 Earth and Life History MATH 263A, B, C Calculus 12 MATH 340 Differential Equations 4 MATH 250 Intro to Prob. and Stats. I 4 or PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning PBIO 110 Intro to Plant Biology 6 or BIOS 170 Intro to Zoology or 5 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science 3 PHYS 251,252,253 General Physics 15 PHYS 254 Contemporary Physics 3 PHYS 272, 273 Electronics Lab 4 PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8 Recommended Tier III: T3 415A Entropy and Hum. Activity 4 or T3 450B Technology and Culture or T3 450C Society and New Tech.Specialist Education-Intervention Specialist Programs K-12 Mid-Moderate Educational Needs Major Code BS631
To receive a B.S.Ed. in Special Education and licensure as an Intervention Specialist, you must complete one of the professional preparation programs for teaching students with special needs and receive passing scores on the Praxis II exams. Students should also consult the Special Education program sheets (available in the McCracken Hall lobby) and meet with their advisor about scheduling as early as possible. A recommended course sequence is also included to facilitate scheduling.Students who seek admission into Special Education courses will be subject to additional selective admission criteria beyond the College of Education's Selective Admission and Retention requirements. Enrollment in these programs is limited to promote quality instruction, appropriate field placement, and effective advising. The selective admission process into Special Education includes application for admission to Professional Education, review of your academic record, and your biography. Admission applications are available from the Student Services Office, McCracken Hall 124. Applications should be submitted for review the third quarter of your freshman year, or soon thereafter. The application deadline is April 15, to allow for review of applications prior to Fall Quarter pre-registration.
Specific information about programs in hearing and speech is included under the College of Health and Human Services section of this catalog.
Please be sure to see the suggested course sequences at the end of both the Mild-Moderate and Moderate-Intensive sections.
Special Education Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate Educational Needs Major code BS6316
Required General Education Courses
Humanities: 8 Eight hours of humanities are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.Natural Sciences: 5
Five hours of natural sciences containing a laboratory component are required. Select courses in natural science which meet Tier II-Natural Sciences and Mathematics requirement.
Social Science: 8
Eight hours of social sciences are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Social Sciences requirement.
Psychology: 9
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 or PSY 221 Stat. for Behavioral Sciences or 5 Communications: 4 INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4 English: 9 ENG 151-153 Freshman Composition 5 ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4 Fine Arts: 3 ART 360A Art for Elementary Teachers 3 or MUS 160 Music Fundamentals or MUS 282 Music Therapy Activities or REC 251 Art & Nature Crafts or THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals or 4 Health: 4 HLTH 202 Health Sciences & Lifestyle 4 Hearing and Speech Therapy: 5 HSS 108 Intro to Comm. Disorders 4 Math: 8 MATH 120(*) Elem. Topics in Math 4 MATH 121 Elem. Topics in Math 4 *Math 120 is recommended; however, any 4-hour math course numbered 120 or above is acceptable. Physical Education & Recreation for Handicapped with Disabilities: 4 PESS 335 Adapted Physical Education for Special Education 4 TIER III: 4 Any Tier III synthesis course is acceptable. You must also complete Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Consult with your advisor to plan to meet both sets of requirements.Major Requirements
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to Selective Admission and Retention Requirements prior to taking any education courses. Education: 15 EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity and Education 3 EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4 EDEL 330 Teaching Math to Young Children 3 EDEL 330L Field/Clinical in Teaching Math 1 EDSP 355 Technical Apps. in Special Education 4 Reading Core: EDCI 220 Phonics & Struc. of Lang. 5 EDCI 325 Lit. Centered Reading Inst. 5 (scheduled during Special Education Block II) Professional: EDEL 411(*) Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties 5 EDEL 412* Reading Lab. Practicum 4 ( or advisor approved substitution) Block I (sophomore year, any quarter): 15 (The first three of the following courses must be taken concurrently.) EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth and Development 6 EDCI 201 Nature of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Experience in Typical and Exceptional Development 2 EDCI 203 Technological Applications in Education 4 Block II (junior year, fall quarter): 18 EDSP 260 Field Exp. with Special Education Needs 4 EDSP 373 Curr. Plan for Learners with Special Neds 4 EDSP 374 Learners with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 5 EDCI 325(*) Literature Centered Reading Instruction 5 *Reading requirement. Block III (junior year, winter quarter): 16 EDSP 360 Field Exp. with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 370 Classroom Management 4 EDSP 377 Career Dev., Tran. for Special Needs 5 EDSP 485 Diag. and Eval. of Children with Disabilities 4 Block IV (junior year, spring quarter): 17 EDSP 460 Field Exp. with Mild-Mod. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 376 Methods for Learners with Mild-Mod. Educ. Needs. 5 EDSP 401 Interventions for Emot. Behavior Needs 4 EDSP 477 Collaborate and Consult in Special Education 4 Professional Laboratory Experience (senior year): 16
EDPL 461, 462 Student Teaching 13 EDPSL 465 Student Teaching Semester 3These courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1 of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. You must complete all education courses before you may student teach. For further information, contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Recommended Course Sequence: Mild-Moderate (MM) Educational Needs
(Note: Students must complete 192 quarter hours and all course requirements in the MM program. This list is a suggested sequence only.)
Freshman Year
ENG 151-153 Freshman Comp 5 HLTH 202 Health Choices & Lifestyle 4 HSS 108 Intro to Speech Disorders 5 INCO 103 Public Speaking 4 MATH 120 Elem. Topics in Math 4 MATH 121 Elem. Topics in Math 4 PSY 101 Intro. to Psychology 5 Humanities (Tier II) Electives 8 Natural Sciences (Tier II) One Course with lab 5 Social Sciences (Tier II) Electives 8 Sophomore Year Fall or Winter Quarters Fine Arts Choose one of five 3-4 EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203 Special Ed. Block 1 15 (200, 201, 202 all in one term) PSY 120 or 221 Stats. for Beh. Sciences 4-5 Winter or Spring Quarters EDCI 220 Phonics & Structure of Language 5 EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity 3 EDEC 330/330L Teaching Math 3+1 Spring Quarter (Courses offered only once a year) EDSP 355 Tech. Appl in Sp. Ed. 4 PESS 335 Adapted PE for Sp. Ed. 4 Junior Year See Blocks above Senior Year Fall Quarter ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4 Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter (may be taken after Student Teaching) EDCI 400 School, Society & Prof.Ed. 4 EDCI 420(* Reading in the Content Area 5 EDCI 421(*) Reading Diagnosis & Assesment 4 Tier III Tier III Requirement 4 *May be taken by students pursuing a professional license, an instructor approved substitute may also be taken Winter or Spring Quarter (Note: Student Teaching can be taken any quarter if prerequisites are met) EDPL 461/462 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3Special Education-Intervention Specialist: Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs Major code BS6317
Required General Education Courses
Humanities: 8Eight hours of humanities are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Natural Sciences: 5
Five hours of natural sciences containing a laboratory component are required. Select courses in natural science which meet Tier II Natural Sciences and Mathematics requirement.
Social Science: 8
Eight hours of social sciences are required. Select from courses which meet the Tier II Social Sciences requirement.
Psychology: 9
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4 or PSY 221 Stat. for Behavioral Sciences 5 Communications: 4 INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4 English: 9 ENG 151-153 Freshman Composition 5 ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4 Fine Arts: 3 ART 360A Art for Elementary Teachers 3 or MUS 160 Music Fundamentals 3 or MUS 282 Music Therapy Activities or REC 251 Art & Nature Crafts or THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals or 4 Health: 7 HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle 4 HLTH 227 First Aid 4 Hearing and Speech Therapy: 9 HSS 108 Intro to Comm. Disorders 5 HSS 378 Sign Language 4 Math: 4 MATH 120(*) Elem. Topics in Math 4 *Math 120 is recommended; however, any 4-hour math course numbered 120 or above is acceptable. Physical Education & Recreation for Handicapped: 4PESS 335 Adapted Physical Educ. for Special Education 4 TIER III: 4 Any Tier III synthesis course is acceptable. You must also complete Ohio University's General Education Requirements. Consult with your advisor to plan to meet both sets of requirements. Minor Area of Concentration: 12 A 2.75 g.p.a. is required in the minor courses. Common minors include: art, early childhood, human and consumer sciences, music, physical education, political science, psychology, recreation therapy, residential services, vocational adult services, social work, sociology, hearing and speech sciences. Courses taken to complete General Education Requirements may not apply toward the minor area of concentration.Major Requirements
All students pursuing teacher education programs at Ohio University are subject to Selective Admission and Retention Requirements prior to taking any education courses. Education: 15 EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity and Education 3 EDCI 400 School, Society, and the Professional Educator 4 EDEL 330 Teaching Math to Young Children 3 EDEL 330L Field/Clinical in Teaching Math 1 EDSP 355 Technical Application in Special Education 4 Reading Core: EDCI 220 Phonics and Structure of Language 5 EDCI 325 Lit. Centered Reading Inst. 5 EDCI 411 Diagnosis of Reading Diff. 5 EDCI 412 Reading Laboratory Pract. 4 Block I (sophomore year, any quarter): 15 (The first three of the following courses must be taken concurrently.) EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth, and Development 6 EDCI 201 Nature of Learners with Exceptionalities 3 EDCI 202 Field Experience in Typical and Exceptional Development 2 EDCI 203 Technological Applications in Education 4 Block II (junior year, fall quarter): 18 EDSP 260 Field Exp. with Special Education Needs 4 EDSP 373 Curr. Plan for Learners with Special Needs 4 EDSP 473 Learners with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 5 EDCI 325(*) Literature-Centered Reading Instruction 5 *Reading requirement. Block III (junior year, winter quarter): 16 EDSP 361 Field Exp. with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 370 Classroom Management 4 EDSP 477 Career Dev. and Tran. for Special Needs 4 EDSP 485 Diag. and Eval. of Children with Disabilities 4 Block IV (junior year, spring quarter): 17 EDSP 461 Field Exp. with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 4 EDSP 475 Methods for Learners with Mod.-Int. Educational Needs 5 EDSP 401 Interventions for Emot. Beh. Needs 4 EDSP 477 Collaborate & Consult in Special Education 4 Professional Laboratory Experience (senior year): 16 EDPL 461 and 462 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Stu. Teaching Seminar 3These courses are taken concurrently in one quarter and constitute the student teaching requirement. Apply for student teaching by December 1 of the year prior to the year in which you plan to student teach. You must complete all education courses before you may student teach. For further information contact the Office of Student Services, McCracken Hall 124.
Recommended Course Sequence: Moderate-Intensive (MI)Educational Needs (Note: Students must complete 1992 quarter hours and all course requirements in the MI program. This list is a suggested sequence only.)
Freshman Year ENG 151-153 Freshman Comp 5 HLTH 202 Health Choices & Lifestyle 4 HSS 108 Intro to Speech Disorders 5 INCO 103 Public Speaking 4 MATH 120 Elem. Topics in Math 4 PESS 227 First Aid 3 PSY 101 Intro. to Psychology 5 Humanities (Tier II) Electives 8 Natural Sciences (Tier II) One course with lab 5 Social Sciences (Tier II) Electives 8 Sophomore Year Fall of Winter Quarters Fine Arts Choose one of five 3-4 EDCI 200, 201, 202, 203 Special Ed. Block 1 15 (200, 201, 202 all in one term) PSY 120 or 221 Stats. for Beh. Sciences 4-5 Minor Concentration Elective Choice 12 Total (May be taken any quarter) Winter or Spring Quarters EDCI 220 Phonics & Structure of Language 5 EDCI 301 Cultural Diversity 3 EDEC 330/330L Teaching Math 3+1 Spring Quarter (Courses offered only once a year) EDSP 355 Tech. Appl in Sp. Ed. 4 PESS 335 Adapted PE for Sp. Ed. 4 Junior Year See Blocks above Senior Year Fall Quarter ENG 305J-308J Junior Composition 4 Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter (may be taken after Student Teaching) EDCI 400 School, Society & Prof. Ed. 4 EDCI 420* Reading in the Content Area 5 EDCI 421* Reading Diagnosis & Assessment 4 Tier III Tier III Requirement 4 (*May be taken by students pursuing a professional license, an instructor approved substitute may also be taken) Winter or Spring Quarter (Note: Student Teaching can be taken any quarter if prerequisites are met) EDPL 461/462 Student Teaching 13 EDPL 465 Student Teaching Sem. 3 Education All programs and courses in the College of Education satisfy the standards of the Ohio State Department of Education and NCATE. Consult you advisor regarding program requirements and scheduling. In particular, note that some pairs or groups of professional education courses must be taken concurrently. Address questions to Student Services, McCracken Hall 124. Each course in education may be taken no more than twice.
University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/02-03/colleges/educ.htm) on December 26, 2002.
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