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Teach Future Leaders
The Primary Education (Pre K-5), B.S., major is designed to produce passionate teachers who can deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction to help children achieve life-long academic and social success.
Our Primary Education program gives you more classroom experiences than most universities. We utilize a cohort-based approach to teaching methods and pedagogy, with courses on teaching reading, language arts, science, mathematics, and social studies, as well as courses that help you learn to teach students with special needs.
Primary Education Curriculum and Courses
The courses required for this program will prepare you to earn your teaching license and immediately enter the field of education. You’ll extend your learning way beyond the classroom to every area of your life. Students participate actively in a variety of classrooms and communities, culminating in a 15-week, full-time student teaching experience in which they work closely with mentor teachers. A few of the courses you will take in this major include:
- TCE 272P Introductory Child Development
- TCE 315P Children’s Literature for the PK-5 Classroom
- TCE 473P Childhood Synthesis: Negotiating the Complexities of Teaching
- TCE 474P Classroom Cultures, Community, and Climate
Accreditation
Miami’s Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry is fully accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. While Miami participates in licensure of teachers through an interstate agreement, if you are planning to teach in another state, you should contact that state’s certification office so you can apply for certification or licensure in that state.
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- The program is designed for you to complete in 4 years. You will have your teaching license at the end of your program and will be prepared to immediately enter the field of education.
- Miami is known for providing personal attention to each student. Small classes provide opportunities to get to know our dedicated and excellent faculty members both inside and outside the classroom.
- Our program offers an intense practice-based curriculum where students engage in over 700 hours of field experience, starting as early as their sophomore year.
- Our program prepares you to teach all types of learners in your classroom. Additional opportunities are available to get an even more in-depth understanding–including a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) endorsement.
- Technology integration not only enhances our students’ learning experiences on campus, but also provides opportunities to implement strategies in the field classrooms. TeachLive, e-tutoring, and Project Backpack are some of the innovative technology tools our students use.
- We offer a special program for students interested in teaching young children in urban school settings. The award-winning Urban Cohort provides an alternative experience for interested students.
- Inclusive Education Major with Blended Licensure: This curriculum allows you to prepare for four licenses in four years – K-12 Special Education Mild to Moderate Intervention, K-12 Special Education Moderate to Intensive Intervention, Primary Education PK-5, and K-12 TESOL Endorsement.
- Our program is not only focused on education in the United States, but also provides numerous international opportunities that inspire global engagement.
Additional Opportunities For Education Majors
Teachers prepare, motivate, encourage, and inspire.
Combined Program
The combined program in TCE allows students to begin working toward the Literacy and Language, M.Ed., as juniors or seniors.
Urban Cohort
Urban Cohort is an award-winning community-based approach to teacher education.
Collaborate with high-need schools and community-based organizations to become a teacher who is grounded in the life of the community. Apply during the spring semester of your first year.
Teacher Job Fair
Miami’s annual teaching-specific job fair connects our undergraduate and alumni teacher candidates with school districts from across the country.
Student Teaching Abroad
By teaching abroad, Miami pre-service candidates can broaden their horizons by gaining an increased understanding of cultural differences, comparing and contrasting schools abroad with those in the United States, and gaining confidence in their teaching abilities.
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
pass rate on licensure exam
Title II data for 2018-2019
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
Miami University Data
of 2022 Graduates Were Employed or Continuing Their Education By Fall 2022
Miami University Data
Pair Your Education Major With the Perfect Minor, Certificate, or Endorsement
Enhance Your Teaching Journey and Boost Your Career Prospects
Personalize your education by choosing a minor that excites you, or by adding courses, certificates, or endorsements to broaden your skills and knowledge. Benefit from hands-on experiences led by expert faculty, designed to help you explore your options and guide you toward a fulfilling career that aligns with your passions.
Minors
A minor is a specific program (minimum of 18 hours) taken outside of your major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. A few that are commonly combined with an education degree:
Certificates
Certificates are typically fewer hours than a minor, but will be designated on your transcript. They are a series of related courses showing you have specialized knowledge in that topic.
Endorsements
These are add-ons to a valid Ohio Teaching License. In addition to coursework, passing scores on Praxis and/or Ohio Assessment Exams may also be required. See your advisor for more details.
- Computer Science (PK-12)
- TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Program
Qualified students can simultaneously pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree through a 4 + 1 program for teacher education majors.
Admission and Aid
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.
Contact Us
Undergraduate Admission
513-529-2531
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Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry
McGuffey Hall 401
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-6443
[email protected]