Teacher candidates in Early Childhood Education complete an approved program of coursework, field experiences, and other requirements leading to the application for an initial Provisional Ohio Teaching License for grades Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade 3. Candidates attain real-world classroom experiences through a partnership with the Child Development Center located on campus and experiences in local school classrooms. Coursework includes general education coursework in areas such as English, mathematics, western civilization, art, music, sciences, and others, as well as professional education coursework in areas including culture and schooling, child development, exceptional learners, technology, literacy, methods of teaching, and more.