Overview of the program
Below is a description of the required courses and the year/semester in which you will study them. For more detailed information about the program, please contact Dr. Kristy Pytash (kpytash@kent.edu).
Program Highlights
- Seminars
- Students select two concentrations from the following: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- 12 hours of teaching reading
- 3 years of field experiences in urban, rural, and small town schools
- Cohorts of students and faculty teams
- Technology rich curriculum
- "Blocks" of interdisciplinary classes
Applying for Advanced Study
Students admitted to the College of Education may select Middle Childhood Education (MCED) as their major. Applicants to advanced study in MCED will be reviewed by the Middle Childhood Education faculty toward the end of the sophomore year. In order to manage enrollment and provide a high quality program, the faculty will select the most qualified applicants based on the following criteria:
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