BSEd Education – Primary Education at The Ohio State University

Students in the early childhood education program receive training in rigorous methods courses that prepare them to think critically and reflectively about their own teaching practice and to teach across all content areas in inventive ways that meet the needs of all learners. This major is offered on the Columbus, Lima, Marion, Mansfield and Newark campuses. The early childhood education major is one of seven undergraduate programs in Ohio State's Department of Teaching and Learning that provides students the training needed to become a teacher.

Faculty: Education and Human Ecology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information at go.osu.edu/onground. The early childhood education major provides students with the preparation necessary to teach in pre-k to 3rd grade. The components of this major have been designed to meet state and national standards, Ohio licensure requirements and General Education requirements at Ohio State.

Career pathways

Early childhood education graduates may seek teaching positions in pre-k to 3rd grade at public and private schools. Since the state of Ohio has high standards for teacher preparation, graduates could potentially be hired as teachers anywhere in the United States. Many opportunities also exist within the community and public sector.

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