Master's in Adolescent-to-Young Adult Education and Multi-Age with Licensure

Majors and Program Codes

We offer a Masters of Education (MEd) in the following majors. Click the relevant program code for additional information.

Major		Grade Band	Program Code
AYA: Integrated Language Arts		7-12	ME6866
AYA: Integrated Mathematics		7-12	ME6867
AYA: Integrated Social Studies		7-12	ME6868
AYA: Sciences
	AYA: Integrated Science	7-12	ME6869
	AYA: Earth/Space Science	7-12	ME6862
	AYA: Life Science	7-12	ME6861
	AYA: Physical Science: Physics and Chemistry	7-12	ME6395
Art Education (additional info)		preK-12	ME6365
Theater Education		preK-12	ME8185

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Program of Study (Required Coursework)

* EDTE 6160 and EDTE 5260 are sometimes swapped depending on course offerings.

Yearlong Teaching Internship / Field Placement

All teacher candidates must complete a yearlong internship in a classroom which includes a Fall seminar (EDPL 6920) and Spring seminar (EDPL 5650). In the Fall term candidates observe and teach in a classroom for a minimum of 2 full days per week and participate in the Rural Urban Collaborative, a non-consecutive four day placement in an urban school setting. During the Spring term candidates observe and teach in a classroom full-time and complete the edTPA assessment.

All placements will be made by the OHIO Center for Clinical Practice in Education and may under no circumstances be initiated by the teacher candidate.

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Prerequisite Coursework

You must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in an area closely related to your chosen content area (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Art, or Theater). If you do not have adequate prior coursework we will provide a list of additional required courses prior to applying.

Before Applying

Applications are due 4/15, so you must begin well in advance of that date. Prior to initiating your application, complete our online interest form. As indicated in the form, if possible, upload an unofficial copy of any relevant transcripts.

You also must pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) licensure test for your content area:

Concentration		Required OAE Exam
Integrated Language Arts		OAE 020 English Language Arts
Integrated Mathematics		OAE 027 Mathematics
Integrated Social Studies		OAE 025 Integrated Social Studies
Sciences
	Integrated Science	OAE 024 Integrated Science
	Earth/Space Science	OAE 014 Earth and Space Science
	Life Science	OAE 007 Biology
	Physical Science	OAE 035 Physics
Art Education		OAE 006 Art
Theater Education		OAE 048 Theater

Admissions Requirements

Applications require:

• Undergraduate transcripts
• Passing OAE test results: official results preferred, but a scan of your unofficial results may be uploaded if needed
• Personal statement: 1-2 page statement on why you want to be a teacher in the subject area you've chosen 
• Resume/CV: a 1-2 page document is generally appropriate
• Writing sample: a paper from a recent class or some form of professional writing
• Three letters of recommendation: these are typically from past professors/instructors, especially in your academic area, but work references, especially if you have worked with children, are also appropriate

For additional admission requirements, visit the Graduate College website.

Apply Now!

Deadline: April 15

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Tuition and Fees

See Graduation Tuition and Fees. Specifically look at the tables under Athens Graduate Tuition.

Scholarships/Funding

Teacher Education Graduate Assistantships

Capstone Project (Master's Research Project)

The capstone project consists of a portfolio, a research study, or a master's thesis. Students must consult with their faculty advisor to determine the capstone project that is most appropriate for their goals. You must complete your capstone project to graduate from the program and obtain your teaching license. You will begin conceptualizing your project in the Fall term in EDTE 6670 and complete the project in the spring and/or summer terms in EDTE 6940. Please be aware that your advisor may not be available to work with you in the summer term and you should discuss your timeline with your advisor before the end of the fall term.

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Licensure

The Patton College of Education will recommend you for licensure after (i) successfully completing all required coursework, and (ii) either scoring 37 or higher on the edTPA assessment or passing the appropriate OAE Assessment of Pedagogical Knowledge:

Major	Required OAE Assessment of Pedagogical Knowledge
All AYA Majors	OAE 003 Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Adolescence to Young Adult (7–12)
Art Education	OAE 004 Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Multi-Age (PK–12)