Spring 2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College of Education and Human Development
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Introduction
444 Education Building, 419-372-7401
College of Education and Human Development website
The College of Education and Human Development includes 28 teacher preparation programs leading to Ohio licensure and 8 human development programs. The College also offers 9 minors. All undergraduate programs in the College include culminating experiences such as student teaching and internships.
Faculty and students in the College make a difference through innovative projects locally, nationally, and internationally.
Ohio’s most modern facilities are available for the study of biomechanics, motor behavior, exercise physiology, dance, and athletic training as well as apparel merchandising/product development and interior design.
Students in early childhood education and human development and family studies utilize two on-campus child care facilities as learning resources.
More than 125 college-sponsored scholarships totaling over $350,000 are awarded annually.
Nearly all majors have affiliated student organizations to promote networking and professional development outside the classroom.
The College is also affiliated with the Educators in Context & Community Learning Community, which focuses on urban education.
Academic Objectives
Mission
The College of Education and Human Development pursues its mission at BGSU as an academic leader for the interdisciplinary study of teaching, learning, leadership, and human development. Our mission focuses on the education of professionals who will positively impact the development of individuals, families, communities, schools, and other societal institutions.
Areas of Study
The following degrees are offered through the College:
The following programs are available in the College of Education and Human Development. Unless otherwise noted, the areas indicated are majors only.
Office of Registration and Records
(419) 372-8441
Academic Advising
102 Education Building, 419-372-7372
edhdadvising@bgsu.edu
Each student in the College of Education and Human Development has an assigned academic advisor throughout their educational career to assist with a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to, choice of major, course selection, degree requirements, educational opportunities, and overall career goals. Periodically during degree progress, students are required to meet with their advisor, and students are encouraged to seek advising at least once a semester.
The Student and Academic Services Office (365 Education Building) houses many of the academic advisors serving students in their first year at BGSU and is a resource center for all students in the College. These resources form the framework for a partnership between the student, the advisor, and the College to assist in working toward the goals of academic, personal, and professional success.
To ensure this partnership is strong, it is expected that students take personal responsibility to understand academic policies in addition to degree program and licensure requirements that apply to their major of choice.
Accreditation
College of Education and Human Development programs are designed to provide intellectual challenges and opportunities for practical application of knowledge that enable our graduates to assume responsibility as future leaders.
The BGSU Professional Education Unit, including all teacher and other school professional programs, is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in partnership with the Ohio Board of Regents (OBR). In addition to this broad-level accreditation of all professional education programs at BGSU, individual educator preparation programs maintain national recognition through compliance with the standards of their specific professional associations.
EDHD also holds the following national accreditations in Human Development:
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Conceptual Framework
Educational professionals (teachers, administrators, and pupil services) must be well prepared with regard to content knowledge and practical skills as well as understanding of learners and the influences on them. They must understand the factors that impact educational success, be sensitive to cultural, linguistic and socio-economic factors as expressed in the diverse individuals they encounter, work to construct inclusive environments in which all can succeed, skillfully utilize the educational and technological tools available to them, collaboratively engage with colleagues and the community, and systematically reflect and act on the effectiveness of their practice. They must also exhibit appropriate professional dispositions, concern themselves with the ethics of their actions, be accountable for their performance, and be committed to ongoing improvement of their own personal capabilities. The BGSU goal is to empower our educator candidates to act in various capacities to positively impact the future of learners, clients, and colleagues. Toward that end, we hold the following statements as guiding core concepts:
P = An effective educator is broadly and thoroughly prepared.
R = An effective educator is a reflective practitioner.
E = An effective educator is actively engaged within the larger educational community.
P = An effective educator is foremost a professional, with a lifelong commitment to learning and to all learners.
The Professional Education Unit at BGSU is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Organization of the College
The College of Education and Human Development’s academic structure consists of five schools and one department:
- The School of Family and Consumer Sciences
- The School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies
- The School of Counseling and Special Education
- The School of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Policy
- The School of Teaching and Learning
- The Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs
(More information about the schools and department are below)
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
The School of Family and Consumer Sciences provides students with the opportunity to advance and apply knowledge about individuals and families as well as contexts of human development across the life span. Students are educated from a perspective that emphasizes multidisciplinary study across areas of specialization in the School as well as other academic disciplines. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of collaborative partnerships to service the needs of children, families, and individuals across the life-span.
The School provides undergraduate programs through majors in apparel merchandising and product development, human development and family studies, dietetics, interior design, and nutrition sciences. Student organizations related to each major provide opportunities for broadening the educational experience, exploring career and graduate-level options, and developing collegial relationships.
School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies
The School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies includes two divisions (Kinesiology and Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism) and two program areas (Graduate Program and Physical Education General Program). Both divisions have active student organizations that help students explore the career and graduate school opportunities within their majors.
Students in the Kinesiology Division (KNS) study for a variety of careers dealing with human movement. They may become pre-K through grade 12 Physical Educators or Exercise Science specialists. They also may major in Dance, focusing on modern dance and classical ballet, performance/choreography, or teaching in non-school settings. Exercise Science majors specializing in human movement often use their degree as a pre-medical, pre-sports psychology, or pre-physical therapy degree, or as fitness specialists or personal trainers.
Students in the Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism (SMRT) Division major in one of four areas: Sport Management, Recreation, Tourism, or Athletic Training/Clinic Management. These students are preparing to work in the sport/recreation/tourism industries or nonprofit agencies, or they are preparing to become certified athletic trainers in a variety of allied health care settings.
The Physical Education General program (PEG) offers instruction in physical activity and opportunities to exercise for the general University student. These classes take advantage of the modern facilities available in the Gertrude M. Eppler Complex, the Student Recreation Center, the Perry Fieldhouse, and the Ice Arena.
School of Counseling and Special Education
Degree programs offered through the School of Counseling and Special Education prepare individuals to work in school and community settings, providing them with a variety of experiences in the field. The teacher preparation programs enable students to become licensed/endorsed through state licensing boards. Programs include: Deaf/Hard of Hearing (PreK-12), Mild/Moderate (K-12), Moderate/Intensive (K-12), and Developmental Disabilities and Habilitation.
School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy
The School of Leadership and Policy Studies prepares educators to assume leadership roles in formulating and implementing administrative policy to all levels of education. A variety of graduate preparation programs are offered to meet the needs of individuals wishing to begin or continue their graduate education for eventual placement within educational settings ranging from elementary through higher education as well as in cross-cultural and international settings. In addition to the formal graduate degree programs, the school provides programmatic support for both graduate and undergraduate education in the areas of social foundations of education, comparative education, educational psychology, and research methodology.
School of Teaching and Learning
Undergraduate degree programs offered through the School of Teaching and Learning include: Early Childhood Education (pre-kindergarten through grade 3), Middle Childhood Education (grades 4-9), Adolescent/Young Adult Education (mathematics, sciences, social studies, and language arts in grades 7-12), World Language Education (Spanish, French, German, Russian, Latin for ages 3-21), Business Education and Marketing Education (both grades 4-12). The goal of each program is to prepare individuals to work in school settings. All of the programs enable students to become licensed through the Ohio Department of Education, following successful completion of the degree program and state licensure exams. Graduate programs, including assistantships, are available for students who wish to continue their education to earn a reading endorsement or Master of Education degree in Reading, Curriculum and Teaching, Classroom Technology, or Business/Marketing Education.
Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs
The Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs at BGSU is home to two graduate programs: the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Administration and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in College Student Personnel.
The Higher Education Administration program offers a strong but flexible curriculum designed to prepare students for a variety of leadership positions in teaching, academic administration, and student affairs in postsecondary educational settings. In addition to core courses, students complete a cognate of specialized coursework and must develop an understanding of higher education in a non-U.S. setting through a global understanding requirement which can be fulfilled through coursework or study or internships abroad.
The College Student Personnel degree is designed to prepare individuals for employment within the general area of student affairs and student development services in postsecondary education. This program offers both rigorous academic preparation and extensive experiential learning opportunities through a required two-year internship.
See the Graduate Catalog for information about graduate programs in Education and Human Development, including classroom technology, gifted and talented, guidance and counseling, intervention specialist, reading, rehabilitation counseling, school psychology, college student personnel, cross-cultural and international education, administration and supervision, higher education, and leadership studies.
Special Opportunities
Coursework in the College of Education and Human Development is infused with diverse field experiences and internships. Study abroad experiences and exchange opportunities are strongly encouraged.
The College of Education and Human Development offers teacher education majors the opportunity to complete their student teaching internship in a variety of settings. Selected students are placed in an international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, or in Houston, Texas.
Along with university opportunities to study abroad, the College of Education and Human Development offers a semester abroad program at Keele University in England.
Students selecting the Apparel Merchandising and Product Development major may choose to spend one year studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in New York City. Students who apply and are accepted at F.I.T. select one of two programs of study: Advertising and Marketing Communications, or Textile Development and Marketing.
The Sport Management/Recreation and Tourism (SMRT) and Kinesiology (KNS) divisions of the school of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies have exchange agreements with the University of Brighton and with the Chelsea School of Physical Education, Sports Science, Dance, and Leisure at East Sussex, England. Additional opportunities are available through the SMRT division at Southern Cross University in Lismore, Australia (see Education abroad).
Students interested in exploring these special opportunities should direct initial inquiries to the appropriate academic department.
Transfer Students
Students wishing to transfer from another college at BGSU or from the Office of Pre-major Advising on main campus to the College of Education and Human Development must have an overall GPA of 2.0. After visiting with an advisor in the College of Education and Human Development, students complete a college transfer form to declare the new major.
Students wishing to transition to main campus from the Firelands campus must have an overall GPA of 2.0. Advisors from the main campus visit the Firelands campus during the fall and spring semesters to advise students on the transition process. Firelands students are always welcome to contact the Student and Academic Services Office (419-372-7372) to discuss the transfer process.
Students with satisfactory records from other colleges and universities may enroll in the College of Education and Human Development after review of official transcripts and admission to BGSU. Grades are not transferred to BGSU from other institutions. (See also Admissions and Transfer Policies: Transfer students .) However, some programs in the College of Education and Human Development include grades earned at your previous institutions when determining eligibility for program admission and/or enrollment in internships, co-ops, or methods blocks. Once you have been admitted to the College of Education and Human Development, consult your program advisor for more information on this policy.
Methods and Student Teaching/Internship Information
For program-specific requirements, refer to the official program checksheet available in the Student and Academic Services office (365 Education Building). All teacher preparation students must meet their program’s eligibility requirements, as listed on the checksheet, prior to being placed for the methods field experience and subsequent student teaching/internship. Consult the Student Teaching/Internship website for additional policies and information.
Eligibility
Students must be fully admitted to the College of Education and Human Development and accepted into their programs, have successfully completed all prerequisite courses, met any minimum grade requirements, have completed 90 hours of university coursework, and earned the minimum BGSU cumulative GPA and major GPA required for their program by the end of the semester prior to methods and/or student teaching/internship. Students who are declared ineligible for student teaching/internship have the right to appeal to the academic program coordinator.
Sign-up
Students apply for methods and/or student teaching/internship placements at sign-up meetings held the semester prior to the term they will be completing the experience. Separate meetings are held for each program during the first weeks of the term, and it is the student’s responsibility to attend this important and required meeting.
Placement
The Office of Research and Field Experiences obtains all student teaching/internship placements. Students may not arrange their own placements. Students will not be placed in a school where a family member or relative is professionally employed, where the student attended, or from which they graduated. Although student preferences are taken into consideration, they often cannot be guaranteed. Students are placed in approximately a 50-mile radius of Bowling Green and are responsible for their own transportation to and from the site. We strongly recommend that students obtain additional travel and liability insurance prior to beginning the experience, either from their insurance agent or through BGSU (see the Student Teacher Handbook). BGSU also offers international and out-of-state student teaching/internship options for selected students.
Assessment
Student teachers/interns are mentored and evaluated over the course of their student teaching/internship experience by a University Mentor and the Classroom Mentor Teacher. Students should keep copies of all evaluations because the University does not retain these reports as part of the student’s permanent record.
Teacher Licensure
To be recommended for teacher licensure by BGSU, candidates must have proficiency in writing (WRIT 1120 ), communication (COMM 1020 ), and mathematics (by satisfying the BGSU quantitative literacy requirement). They must also complete all licensure program requirements as specified on the program checksheet and in the University catalog, have a minimum BGSU cumulative GPA of 2.50, pass the State of Ohio mandated educator licensure examination(s) specific to their desired licensure area and submit the appropriate application materials and fees to the Student and Academic Services Office (102 Education) for processing and submission to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) or the licensing agency of another state.
In addition, for the ODE to approve a licensure application, a candidate must meet the State of Ohio criteria for being “deemed of good moral character” (defined as being cleared on the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks). Background check information is distributed at the student teaching/internship orientation meeting each semester and is also available from the Office of Accreditation and Licensure (455 Education Building). Complete licensure applications and associated materials should be submitted to the Office of Accreditation and Licensure by the announced deadline in the candidate’s final term of enrollment in the desired licensure program.
For continuously enrolled students (i.e., from admission to program completion), licensure program requirements are specific to the year in which the licensure program was begun and are specified in the catalog and on the program checksheet. Ohio Department of Education (ODE) licensure criteria, including licensure exam requirements and qualifying scores, are subject to change. Applicants must meet the requirements at the time of licensure application. Licensure exam requirements are posted on the ODE and Educational Testing Service (ETS) websites. Students who delay their application for State of Ohio licensure (defined by the date when application is complete and ready for submission to the ODE) for longer than one academic year (or specified grace period extension) from their program completion/graduation must meet current, State-approved program/licensure requirements at the time of application. Changes in these requirements during the interim between program completion/graduation and application may result in the applicant having to meet additional requirements before BGSU can recommend licensure.
Ohio teaching licenses are not automatically transferable to other states. For specific information regarding certification/licensure requirements in other states, contact the associated Department of Education.
Individualized Studies
Some students in the College of Education and Human Development determine late in the four-year sequence that they no longer wish to complete the final requirements of their program (e.g., internship in their major) due to a change in career goals or not meeting the requirements to enroll in their capstone experience. To accommodate such students, the college has a plan whereby students may select the Individualized Studies major as a vehicle to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.
Students desiring an Individualized Studies program must consult with a college advisor in the Student and Academic Services Office and have approval of the Dean or Dean’s designee. If an Individualized Studies program is approved and the student is in a licensure program, the student will not be recommended for licensure upon completion of the undergraduate degree. Students graduating in Individualized Studies may reapply to complete licensure requirements after one year, and pending approval from program faculty and the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Individualized Studies, students must meet the following requirements:
- Earn a minimum of 122 total credit hours, including a minimum of 40 credit hours of courses numbered 3000 and higher;
- Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in courses offered by College of Education and Human Development departments/programs (e.g., AMPD, EDFI, EDIS, EDL, EDTL, EDWF, EXSC, FCS, FMPD, HDFS, HP, ID, PEG, PEHE, SM, THEM);
- Completion of the BG Perspective requirements;
- Submit the Petition to Declare an Individualized Studies major form, which is available from the Student and Academic Services Office and is initiated during a consultation meeting with an advisor.
Spring 2022 course requirements
College Degree Requirements
Candidates for degrees in the College of Education and Human Development must complete a minimum of 122 undergraduate semester hours of coursework with a BGSU cumulative GPA of “C”, or 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.
The College of Education and Human Development also requires all students to have proficiency in writing (“C” or better in WRIT 1120 ) and communication (“C” or better in COMM 1020 ). Students must also meet the BG Perspective requirements. Students must also meet the BG Perspective requirements. Students are encouraged to consult their program checksheets for program-specific suggestions and requirements.
Students completing degree programs in teacher education must attain a BGSU cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in order to be recommended for licensure. Refer to your specific program for additional requirements and admission standards.
Majors/Minors/Endorsements Requirements
Subsequent pages in this section show an alphabetical listing of the majors/minors/endorsements available in the College of Education and Human Development. Please check with the Student and Academic Services Office, 102 Education, for details of programs.
Checksheets indicating all required coursework (content, professional, general) for each major, minor, and/or endorsement are available in the on-line catalog and in the Student and Academic Services Office, 102 Education. These checksheets indicate college retention requirements and, when appropriate, internship eligibility requirements, program area admission/retention requirements, and licensure eligibility requirements.
College Administration
444 Education Building, 419-372-7401
bgsu.edu/education-and-human-development
Office of the Dean (444 Education Building, 419-372-7401)
Dawn Shinew, Ph.D., Dean
Brian Campbell, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Associate Dean for Analytics, Operations and Research/Assoc.
Mary Murray, Ed.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Student Affairs
Maureen Wilson, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Faculty Affairs
Office of Student and Academic Services (102 Education Building, 419-372-7372)
Matt Webb, Director
Schools/Department
School of Family & Consumer Sciences
Deborah Wooldridge, Ph.D., Director
112 Eppler Center, 419-372-2505
School of Human Movement, Sport, & Leisure Studies
Ray Schneider, Ph.D., Director
117 Eppler Center, 419-372-7234
School of Counseling and Special Education
Trinka Messenheimer, Ed.D., Director
451 Education Building, 419-372-7259
School of Educational Foundations, Leadership & Policy
Patrick Pauken, J.D., Ph.D., Director
550 Education Building, 419-372-2550
School of Teaching & Learning
Mark Seals, Ph.D., Director
529 Education Building, 419-372-7622
Department of Higher Education & Student Affairs
Christina Lunceford, Ph.D., Interim Department Chair
310J Education Building, 419-372-7383
*Teacher licensure programs
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