The Teaching major in the Master of Arts degree is a program that is offered to the student who holds a bachelor’s degree and is interested in seeking initial teacher licensure and a Master of Arts degree. These programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) and approved by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). The concentration allows for five licensure options within the Teaching major:
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
The Teaching major with a concentration in Inclusive Early Childhood Education is offered to the student who holds a bachelor’s degree and is interested in working with young children (3 to 8 years of age, who are developing typically or atypically) and with their families and community agencies. The early childhood professional can obtain licensure and/or a master’s degree through the program. See the graduate catalog for course requirements.
Middle Childhood Education (MCE)
The Teaching major with a Concentration in Middle Childhood Education is offered to students who hold a baccalaureate degree and are interested in teaching grades 4-9. All candidates for Middle Childhood Education licensure must have two subject areas chosen from Language Arts, Science, Math or Social Studies. Students are eligible for a middle childhood education license when they successfully complete the program. See the graduate catalog for course requirements.
Adolescent to Young Adult Education (AYA)
The Teaching major with a Concentration in Adolescent to Young Adult Education is offered to students who hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in teaching in grades 7-12. All candidates for AYA licensure must have a subject area concentration for the subject to be taught. This is usually equivalent to an undergraduate degree with a major in the subject area to be taught. See the graduate catalog for course requirements. See the Alternative Licensure section in the graduate catalog for a license to teach Mathematics and Science.
Multicultural Special Education (MSE)
The TEAM-Multicultural Special Education Program offers an accelerated series of courses leading to an alternative resident educator license which enables them to be employed in Ohio as an Intervention Specialist serving children with mild to moderate or moderate to intensive needs. See the graduate catalog for course requirements.
Multi-age Education
The Mount's Education Division offers Multi-age Licensure programs to those who are interested in teaching students from 3 to 21 years of age in the areas of art or music. Candidates must have an undergraduate major in art or music. See the graduate catalog for course requirements.