
Bachelor's Degrees in Adolescent-to-Young Adult Education

Overview
The Adolescent-to-Young Adult (AYA) program offers a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) that leads to a teaching license in grades 7-12 in one subject area (language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies). The program design is grounded in national and state standards and emphasizes a commitment to equity, justice, and diversity.
Creative, Active, and Reflective Educators (CARE) Program
Candidates can complete the standard AYA program or can apply to participate in the CARE program (opens in a new window). CARE is a unique partnership with the Federal Hocking School District and includes a focus on democratic education, specialized coursework, and additional classroom experiences that emphasize the whole child from K-12.
Overseas Student Teaching
The Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching (COST) program offers teacher candidates the unique opportunity to live abroad for an entire semester while completing their professional internship. The program offers students professional and personal growth in ways that are increasingly important for living and teaching in the United States. For more information see the Office of Global Opportunities website (opens in a new window).
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Majors and Program Codes
Major Program Code Integrated Language Arts BS6306 (opens in a new window) Integrated Mathematics BS6307 (opens in a new window) Integrated Social Studies BS6308 (opens in a new window) Sciences Integrated Science BS6309 (opens in a new window) Life Science BS6314 (opens in a new window) Earth/Space Science BS6315 (opens in a new window) Physical Science: Chemistry BS6397 (opens in a new window) Physical Science: Physics BS6396 (opens in a new window) Physical Science: Physics and Chemistry BS6395 (opens in a new window)
Coursework and Field Experiences
The AYA program emphasizes a strong connection between coursework and field experiences in classrooms, as overviewed in the table below. The specific sequence depends on the major and when a candidate begins the program.
Coursework Field Experiences Year 1 Introductory courses Year 2 Educational foundations 28 hours Year 3 General teaching methods 80-120 hours Year 4 Fall Subject area-specific teaching methods 150 hours Spring Seminar Full time