Middle childhood educators teach students in grades 4-9 in Ohio and grades 5-9 in Kentucky. They guide students to delve deeply into academic content while supporting social and civic engagement. Pre-Middle Childhood Education majors must specialize in two content areas selected from: English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. As an aspiring middle school teacher, this program will help you understand the complex human and social factors involved in educating students, as well as practices that support diversity and lifelong learning. A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum requirement to become a teacher. As an associate degree program, UC Clermont offers freshman and sophomore coursework with the expectation that students will transfer to either UC Clifton or Northern Kentucky University to complete their preparation and earn a bachelor's degree.
NOTE: Education majors are required to volunteer in local schools, typically between 10-20 hours per semester, in conjunction with their coursework. Though this time commitment is not significant, it is necessary to have reliable transportation and the ability to visit schools during regular business hours. An annual background check is also required (approximately $60).