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Middle Childhood Education
Help middle school students discover their strengths as learners. Prepare to teach two content areas and reading in grades 4–9, with classroom experience beginning in your first year.
Middle Childhood Education at Findlay
Why study Middle Childhood Education at Findlay?
Prepare to teach two content areas and reading in grades 4–9 through Findlay’s Middle Childhood Education program. The degree combines education coursework with school-based experience.
- Choose teaching areas. Build your plan around Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies content areas.
- Practice in classrooms. Field placements begin in the first year and progress toward a 16-week student-teaching placement.
- Explore another route. If you already hold a bachelor’s degree, consider Findlay’s Middle Childhood Licensure pathway.
Findlay’s licensure programs meet Ohio requirements. Candidates seeking another state’s license should confirm eligibility there and review Licensure Programs State Authorization information.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Middle Childhood Education by the Numbers
4–9
Grades
Middle childhood education prepares teachers for grades 4 through 9.
120+
Required credits
Listed for the Middle Childhood Education program.
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At a Glance
College
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Degree
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education must complete the following curriculum.
The education core consists of required courses grounded in teaching methodologies and introductory practices. View the full core curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog. The content areas they choose will determine which methods and content courses they take as well as in which areas they complete their student teaching.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Candidates receive field placement each year of their program. This experience begins with a whole class experience freshman year, six-week half-day placement sophomore year, six-week all day placement junior year, and a full 16-week placement for student teaching.
Additional experiences with students occur through our Clubhouse program for literacy and math, volunteer work at the Children’s Museum, field experience during History Comes Alive with the Hancock Park District and much more!
beyond graduation
Careers
Middle Childhood Education prepares future teachers for grades 4–9, with subject-area and reading instruction. Teaching assignments depend on state licensure.
- Grades 4–6 classroom teacher
- Middle school subject-area teacher
- Reading and subject-area tutor
- Private middle school teacher
Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for middle school teachers and kindergarten and elementary school teachers.
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
Hear directly from students about their experience
at the University of Findlay.
“My experience at the University of Findlay was full of meeting great people and having great opportunities. I loved being able to build strong friendships with those around me in my classes. I also loved that through the College of Education I was able to gain experience every year, which really helped me develop as a teacher! “
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay.
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Accreditation
University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
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