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The Middle Childhood Education program prepares students to teach grades four through nine.We prepare students to teach, change lives, and impact communities. The Middle Childhood Education (MCE) Program is both a major and a pathway to a teaching license. Students who pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree with an MCE major can be teachers for grades 4-9. Both a major and a license, the program allows students to focus on two chosen concentrations from the areas of language arts, mathematics, science or social studies.

The program is nationally accredited by the (CAEP) and approved by the (ODE). Pre-professional teachers who complete the middle childhood course work and field work are uniquely qualified to teach at the middle school level.

BE THE CHANGE Program

The BE THE CHANGE program at 外网天堂 is designed to make earning a bachelor’s degree and teaching license more accessible for those who already have already completed two years (or equivalent) of higher education coursework at a community college.

For more information, contact the School of Education at 513-244-4801.

Program Type:

Undergraduate

Certificate/Licensure

Program Format:

On Campus

School & Department:

School of Education

Leadership:

Michael Bindis
Ph.D.
Associate Professor
513-244-1649

michael.bindis@msj.edu

In Ohio for Overall Academic Program Excellence
from NCTQ

A+

In Reading Excellence
from NCTQ

105 Years

The School of Education has been preparing teachers for over 105 years

In Cincy for Educator Preparation

Middle Childhood Education at a Glance

67 + License Content
Credit Hours

$665
Per Credit Hour

On Campus
Learning Format

CAEP
Accredited

Middle Childhood Education at the Mount

Career Potential

Students who complete licensure in MCE receive a Resident Educator License which is good for four years. With the license, a graduate can become a teacher in any public or private school in the state of Ohio which includes grades from 4-9. Many teachers with MCE licensure sponsor extracurricular activities, including clubs, service organizations as well as coach interscholastic sports.

Over time, MCE teachers can take positions of leadership within a school, such as:

Lead teacher
Department chair
Curriculum coordinator
Educational administrator

Curriculum Guide

Featured Courses

Students take courses in their two selected content areas and take courses in pedagogy such as:

Classroom Management
Human Exceptionalities field experience during sophomore year
Introduction to Middle School
Service learning experience during sophomore year
Literacy practicum during junior year
Methods

Hands-On Experience

Field experiences begin in the sophomore year, with service learning experiences in area schools. This continues into the junior year with practicum in literacy. During their senior year, students complete a practicum experience in two chosen content areas. This is followed by a student teaching experience in two of the student's content areas in the subsequent semester.

Launch Experience

The MSJ School of Education, a national leader in reading science, is dedicated to preparing passionate, effective educators who are ready to make a difference. With a strong foundation in both theory and hands-on classroom experience, students develop the skills, confidence, and compassion needed to inspire future generations. You can focus on early childhood, middle childhood, secondary, or special education-and be supported with hands-on experience, small class sizes, and faculty who are invested in your success. Here, you won't just learn how to teach, you'll learn how to lead, connect, and create lasting impact in the lives of students.

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