Teacher candidates in Middle 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 4-9 in chosen areas of concentration. Candidates choose at least two subject areas of concentration from among Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. Other coursework includes general education classes such as English, mathematics, western civilization, art, music, sciences, and others, as well as professional education coursework such as culture and schooling, adolescent development, exceptional learners, technology, literacy, methods of teaching, and more. Candidates spend extensive time in local classrooms completing professional experience requirements. The Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement is available as an add-on for those who would like to teach in self-contained classrooms in grades 4-6.
