Primary Education (Pre K-5)
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Teach Future Leaders
Our goal is to produce passionate teachers who can deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction to help children achieve life-long academic and social success. Our Primary Ed. program gives you more classroom experiences than most universities. We utilize a cohort-based approach to teaching methods and pedagogy courses.
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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:
- EDP 256 Psychology of the Exceptional Learner
- EDT 242P Phonics and Literacy Instruction for Teachers
- EDL 318E Teacher Leadership and School Organization
- EDP 432 Assessment and Educational Planning for Children in Preschool through Fifth Grade
- EDT474P Classroom Cultures, Community, and Climate
At Miami, there’s something for everyone
Course CatalogCareer Options
In addition to licensure for teaching pre-kindergarten through grade 5, graduates of this program may work in a variety of settings involving young people, such as non-profit social service agencies, children’s hospitals, court services for youth, museums, recreational programs, and child care settings. Additionally, students who obtain additional education may choose to pursue roles in educational administration.
Additional Opportunities
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Urban Cohort
The Urban Cohort is a community-based approach to teacher education. Miami faculty and Urban Cohort students collaborate with high-need schools and community-based organizations to prepare teachers who are grounded in the life of the community.
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Inclusive PK-5 Pathway Option
Get two teaching licenses – in both general and special education in four years.
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Teacher Job Fair
Miami’s annual teaching-specific job fair connects our undergraduate and alumni teacher candidates with school districts from across the country.
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.
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93%
pass rate on licensure exam
Title II data for 2018-2019
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21st
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
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96%
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
Miami University Data
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins.
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.
Students declare a pre-major in a Teacher Education program at the time of university admission or as soon as possible. After declaring a pre-major, students must apply for acceptance to a cohort—a group of students selected to experience certain parts of the program together. Selection is limited for each cohort to ensure quality instruction and field-related experiences. Admission to Miami University or to the College of Education, Health, and Society as a pre-major neither implies nor guarantees selection to a cohort.
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