Adolescent to Young Adult Education

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Formerly known as “Secondary Education,” Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) programs prepare candidates for an initial teaching license for grades 7 - 12, in junior or senior high schools. Programs are content-specific. Applicants may choose one of the following:

ME6859: AYA Physical Science

Program Overview: Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) graduate programs with licensure requires a minimum of 45 semester hours. The program prepares candidates for an initial content-specific teaching license for grades 7 - 12. The program recognizes and reflects both national and state requirements that lead to teacher licensure. It permits candidates to receive a master’s degree and complete requirements for an initial teaching license at the graduate level. It recognizes that post-baccalaureate students often have background experience relevant for teaching and therefore can profit from graduate study leading to licensure rather than enrolling in an undergraduate licensure program.

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA Physical Science must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of master’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach Physical Science in grades 7-12.

ME6861: AYA Life Science

Program Overview: Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) graduate programs with licensure prepare candidates for an initial content-specific teaching license for grades 7 - 12. The program recognizes and reflects both national and state requirements that lead to teacher licensure. It permits candidates to receive a master’s degree and complete requirements for an initial teaching license at the graduate level. It recognizes that post-baccalaureate students often have background experience relevant for teaching and therefore can profit from graduate study leading to licensure rather than enrolling in an undergraduate licensure program.

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA Life Science must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of master’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach Life Science in grades 7-12.

ME6862: AYA Earth/Space Science

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA Earth & Space Science must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of master’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach Earth and Space Science in grades 7-12.

ME6863: AYA French

Program Overview: Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) graduate multi-age programs with licensure prepare candidates for an initial content-specific teaching license for grades K - 12. The program recognizes and reflects both national and state requirements that lead to teacher licensure. It permits candidates to receive a master’s degree and complete requirements for an initial teaching license at the graduate level. It recognizes that post-baccalaureate students often have background experience relevant for teaching and therefore can profit from graduate study leading to licensure rather than enrolling in an undergraduate licensure program.

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA French must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach French in grades K-12.

ME6864: AYA German

Program Overview: Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) multi-age graduate programs with licensure prepare candidates for an initial content-specific teaching license for grades K - 12. The program recognizes and reflects both national and state requirements that lead to teacher licensure. It permits candidates to receive a master’s degree and complete requirements for an initial teaching license at the graduate level. It recognizes that post-baccalaureate students often have background experience relevant for teaching and therefore can profit from graduate study leading to licensure rather than enrolling in an undergraduate licensure program.

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA German must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach German in grades K-12.

ME6865: AYA Spanish

Program Overview: Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) multi-age graduate programs with licensure prepares candidates for an initial content-specific teaching license for grades K - 12. The program recognizes and reflects both national and state requirements that lead to teacher licensure. It permits candidates to receive a master’s degree and complete requirements for an initial teaching license at the graduate level. It recognizes that post-baccalaureate students often have background experience relevant for teaching and therefore can profit from graduate study leading to licensure rather than enrolling in an undergraduate licensure program.

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA Spanish must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach Spanish in grades K-12.

ME6866: AYA Integrated Language Arts

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA Integrated Language Arts must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates’ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach Language Arts in grades 7-12.

ME6867: AYA Integrated Mathematics

Program Overview: Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) graduate programs with licensure prepare candidates for an initial Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in Integrated Mathematics must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates’ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor’s degree is provided.
Opportunities: Licensed to teach mathematics in grades 7-12.

ME6868: AYA Integrated Social Studies

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in AYA Integrated Social Studies must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of bachelor’s degree is provided.

Change Policy: To change or add your major/minor/certificate at Ohio University contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach Social Studies in grades 7-12.

ME6869: AYA Integrated Science

Admissions Policy: Candidates seeking admission to the initial master’s program with licensure in Integrated Science must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum Grade Point Average [GPA] of 2.90, and submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three Letters of Recommendation as well as a Personal Statement of Professional Goals. In addition, international candidates must submit certified transcripts as well as proof of financial responsibility. Candidates¿ application materials may be reviewed prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree and may be admitted but will not be able to begin registration until an official transcript showing conferral of master’s degree is provided.

Opportunities: Licensed to teach science in grades 7-12.