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 - Seminar in Research Writing
Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36
Note:
IMPORTANT CHECKLISTS
- Application for the Methods Block One and Student Teaching is made at a sign up meeting held the Fall of the junior year. The Methods Block One is offered Spring semester only, Methods Block Two is offered Fall semester only, and Student Teaching is offered Spring semester only.
- Methods Block One Eligibility
- A cumulative BGSU GPA of at least 2.8
- A content specialty GPA of at least 3.0
- Methods Block Two Eligibility
- Attainment of 60 smester hours
- A cumulative BGSU GPA of at least 3.0
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
- Prerequisites for Student Teaching (EDWF 4960 and EDTL 4970 )
- Completion of 90 semester hours
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
______ Passing score on required OAEs (see #7 in “Reminders”)
REMlNDERS:
- PSYC 1010 is a prerequisite to EDFI 3020 , a required education course, and can be used as a social and behavioral science elective.
- ECON 2020 is a required course and can be used as social science electives and as an additional BG perspectives course.
- You may wish to choose a course that meets one of the Arts and Humanities elective requirements that are approved as an International Perspective course requirement.
- Meet with your advisor at least twice each year. The name of your advisor appears in the MyBGSU web page, click on “MyAdvisor”
- BCI/FBI background checks must be renewed annually and send directly to the Office of Student Experience and Support by July 1.
- SENIOR YEAR: You must apply for graduation online prior to the term deadline; complete applications for licensure during your student teaching semester (you will receive instructions for doing so during a required meeting that precedes student teaching).
- A passing score on all required Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) as determined each year by the Department of Education is required to be eligible for the Professional Year Internship (student teaching). (Note: OAE test requirements are subject to change, so continue to check with your program and the Ohio Department of Education for updates).
- Complete at least 30 hours of coursework at BGSU.
- From the MyBGSU web page, click on “My Degree Audit” link to access your degree audit.
NOTE: Undergraduate students and degree holders seeking licensure must meet all specified requirements, including successful completion of all state required assessments to qualify for the Integrated Business and the Marketing licensure. Those holding an undergraduate degree should consider the graduate-level licensure program in Integrated Business and Marketing (contact 419-372-2904).