Adolescence to Young Adult/Secondary Education, Specialization in Integrated Language Arts, BSED

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The Adolescence to Young Adult (Secondary) Education major includes licensure specializations in the following areas: Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Social Studies, Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Science, Single Field Science (Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physical Sciences-Chemistry, and Physical Sciences-Physics), and Dual Field Sciences (Physical Sciences-Chemistry and Physics, Earth Sciences and Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Physics, Life Sciences and Chemistry, Life Sciences and Physics, and Life Sciences and Earth Sciences).

Minimal qualifications for a student to be eligible for an Adolescence to Young Adult (ages 12-21) license valid for teaching the content specialization in grades seven through twelve in the State of Ohio include the successful completion of an appropriate program of study, the achievement of a 2.5 accumulative grade point average, and successful completion of the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) content and pedagogy examinations. However, BGSU teacher education programs are highly competitive and require additional admission and graduation criteria. These requirements include professional disposition reviews, an overall GPA of 3.0, a content GPA of 2.8, and passing scores for all required Ohio Assessments for Educators examinations in each content area required by the State of Ohio. Candidates in this program will also be required to obtain annual BCI/FBI checks in order to participate in required field experiences. To be recommended for a teaching license, BGSU requires majors in the Adolescence to Young Adult (AYA) program to possess an overall GPA of 3.0, a content specialization GPA of 2.8, and successful completion of the appropriate Content and Principles of Learning and Teaching OAE examinations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in the Adolescence to Young Adult (Secondary) Education teacher education program are expected to:

Demonstrate competence of subject matter in the content area of specialization;
Demonstrate competence in the theories and practices of sound pedagogy;
Apply theories of human development and learning to plan, implement and assess daily lessons and units of instruction;
Exhibit professional and ethical behavior when working with students, their parents, other educators, and community members.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Integrated Language Arts Core

American Literature Courses

(6 Credits)

Elective: Diversity in Literature

(3 Credits) (Select one)

Elective: British Literature

(3 Credits) (Select one)

Elective: World Lit

(6 Credits)

Elective: Media Literacy/Communication

(3 Credits) (Select one)

Professional Education

(33-34 Credits)

(Take blocked courses concurrently. “C” or higher required in all Professional Ed courses.)

Year I: What Does It Mean to Be a Teacher?

Take one group of courses each semester.

Year II: Who Are My Students?

Take one group of courses each semester.

Year III: How Do I Teach So All Students Can Learn?

Methods Block 1, Spring Only*

Year IV: The Professional Year: Who Am I as a Teacher?

Methods Block 2, Fall Only*

Student Teaching*

Note:

The chart below indicates Benchmarks required for admission to the AYA Program, Block 1 (spring of Junior year), Block 2 (fall of Senior year), Student Teaching, and Graduation.

Benchmarks for Teaching Progression	Required cumulative GPA	Required content GPA	“C” or higher in classes	Required classes	Content course work completed	OAE	edTPA
Program Admission	3.0	N/A	EDTL 2010 EDTL 2300 EDTL 2750 PSYC 1010 WRIT 1120 EDTL 2020 EDFI 3020 EDIS 2310 EDFI 2980 /EDFI 2990	45	N/A	N/A	N/A
Methods Block 1 Eligibilit	3.0	2.8	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Methods Block 2 Eligibility	3.0	2.8	EDTL 3400 EDTL 3021 EDTL 4200	90 semester hours	80% of content coursework completed	Pass OAE(s) or have taken at least 2 times by July 1	N/A
Student Teaching Eligibility	3.0	2.8	EDTL 4710 EDTL 4181 EDL 4090 EDFI 4020	100 semester hours	N/A	Pass OAE by mid-December	N/A
Graduation Requirements	3.0	N/A	EDTL 4810 EDTL 4970	N/A	100% of content coursework completed	N/A	Complete edTPA

Additional Policies

Transfer Students must complete 15 semester hours at BGSU prior to program admission.
BCI/FBI background checks must be renewed annually and sent directly to the Office of Education Preparation and Partnerships by July 1.
No courses in “Professional Education” may be taken S/U, and no more than one course in “Content for Teaching Specialty” may be taken S/U.

General Advice for Success

Monitor your GPA regularly using your degree audit.
Meet with your academic advisor at least once per semester to ensure you are on track. If you have difficulty connecting with your advisor, contact the Program Coordinator.
Read course descriptions on the BG web page under “Academics.” These descriptions list the courses that are prerequisites for subsequent classes, the GPA required, whether the course includes a field experience, etc.
Freshman and Sophomore Years:
1. Prioritize coursework and studying.
2. Complete 1000 & 2000-level classes, along with major content courses. These are prerequisites for other courses you will need.
3. Education Psychology is a prerequisite for program admission, EDTL 3400 , and several upper-level classes, as shown in the table.