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

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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

MajorProgram Code
Integrated Language ArtsBS6306 (opens in a new window)
Integrated MathematicsBS6307 (opens in a new window)
Integrated Social StudiesBS6308 (opens in a new window)
Sciences
 Integrated ScienceBS6309 (opens in a new window)
 Life ScienceBS6314 (opens in a new window)
 Earth/Space ScienceBS6315 (opens in a new window)
 Physical Science: ChemistryBS6397 (opens in a new window)
 Physical Science: PhysicsBS6396 (opens in a new window)
 Physical Science: Physics and ChemistryBS6395 (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.

 CourseworkField Experiences
Year 1Introductory courses 
Year 2Educational foundations28 hours
Year 3General teaching methods80-120 hours
Year 4FallSubject area-specific teaching methods150 hours
SpringSeminarFull time