Secondary Education - M.A.T.

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of students. With a focus on hands-on experiences, you'll gain the skills needed to develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics and facilitate student learning.

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Program Information for Secondary Education - M.A.T.

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The Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education serves individuals who have never held a teaching certificate or license.

There are two options of study:

  1. 11-month option, which requires full-time study beginning the summer of the year admitted and continuing throughout the academic year
  2. two-year option, which allows for part-time enrollment

The Secondary Education major comprises the following concentrations:

  • Art
  • Chemistry/Physics
  • Dance
  • Earth Science
  • English/Language Arts
  • French
  • German
  • Health
  • Integrated Science
  • Latin
  • Life Science
  • Life Science-Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Social Studies
  • Spanish

Professional Licensure Disclosure

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 or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Education teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 74,900 number of jobs
  • $72,090 potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -1.6% decline
  • 1,094,500 number of jobs
  • $64,580 potential earnings

Admissions for Secondary Education - M.A.T.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • Essay (1,000 words) explaining desire to teach
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Content evaluation (to be completed before applying)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score

Applicants will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic dimensions and other specific program criteria.

1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: January 15

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Implement current learning theories in the classroom.
  2. Demonstrate continued professional development.
  3. Understand the scope and sequence of curriculum in their content area for grades seven to 12.
  4. Use reflection on teaching as a tool for improving teaching and student learning.
  5. Incorporate the appropriate use of technology in classroom lessons to increase student learning.
  6. Demonstrate how schools work and how support staff, parents and the community can be utilized to foster and improve their future students' success.
  7. Recognize the importance of planning that incorporate national and state standards for their content area.
  8. Develop and refine skills in planning, assessment and classroom management that maximize learning for all students.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ADED 62092ADVANCED PRACTICUM 13
ADED 62145PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY TEACHING 3
ADED 62191SEMINAR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION 4
ADED 62198RESEARCH IN SECONDARY EDUCATION 3
ADED 67147TEACHING ADOLESCENTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CULTURE 3
CULT 65530SCHOOLING AND SOCIETY: HISTORY, AIMS AND POLITICS OF EDUCATION 3
EPSY 68901PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION 3
SPED 53062CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION 3
Culminating Requirement
ADED 63192SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP 29-10
Concentrations
Choose from the following:3-9
Art
Chemistry/Physics
Dance
Earth Science
English/Language Arts
French
German
Health
Integrated Science
Latin
Life Science
Life Science-Chemistry
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Social Studies
Spanish
Minimum Total Credit Hours:37-43
1

Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

2

Candidates seeking multi-age licensures are required to take a total of 10 credit hours of ADED 63192. Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Art Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Methods II Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Chemistry/Physics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Dance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Earth Science Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

English/Language Arts Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Methods II Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

French Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

German Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Health Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Integrated Science Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Latin Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Life Science Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Life Science-Chemistry Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Mathematics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Methods II Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Music Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Physical Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:3

Social Studies Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Spanish Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
Methods I Course (in concentration area)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:6

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a plan of study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. A minimum C grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the M.A.T. degree in Secondary Education.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

What does delivery mean?

Accreditation for Secondary Education - M.A.T.

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Secondary Education - M.A.T.

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Integrated Social Studies Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Integrated Social Studies Additional Licensure Preparation program is designed for individuals who already have a teaching license, this program will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach social studies to students in grades 7-12. You'll learn about a variety of social studies topics, from American history to world geography and gain valuable classroom experience through field placements.

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Program Information for Integrated Social Studies Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

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The Integrated Social Studies Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain an additional teacher license in social studies for grades 7-12. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education. This non-degree program cannot be used for students seeking initial licensure.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for additional licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

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 or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -2.0% decline
  • 633,700 number of jobs
  • $62,970 potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -1.6% decline
  • 1,094,500 number of jobs
  • $64,580 potential earnings

Admissions for Integrated Social Studies Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Applicants will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic dimensions and other specific program criteria.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Plan and implement research-based instruction in the teaching of reading, literature, language and composition.
  2. Implement response-centered literacy instruction that is culturally relevant and sustaining.
  3. Implement fair and equitable assessment strategies to analyze students’ literacy learning.
  4. Engage in reflective practice and pursue continued professional growth and collaboration with colleagues.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements
ADED 57330READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD 3
ADED 63392ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES ADDITIONAL LICENSURE INTERNSHIP 1
ADED 67232SECONDARY SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:7

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.600* 3.000
*

Minimum 2.600 content area GPA is required for the Adolescence to Young Adult 7-12 licensure.

  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum C grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Integrated Social Studies non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass the OAE Content Knowledge Assessment for each teaching field in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Students who do not apply for license within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirements, based on Ohio licensure standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

What does delivery mean?

Accreditation for Integrated Social Studies Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Integrated Social Studies Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Integrated Science Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Integrated Science Additional Licensure Preparation program is designed for those who already have a teaching license but want to expand their expertise to teach integrated science classes. You'll gain valuable skills in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science, giving you a comprehensive understanding of science instruction. With a focus on inquiry-based teaching methods and hands-on learning, this program will prepare you to engage and inspire your students like never before.

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Program Information for Integrated Science Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

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The Integrated Science Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain an additional teacher license in all areas of sciences for grades 7-12. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education. This non-degree program cannot be used for students seeking initial licensure.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for additional licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

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 or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary

  • 4.1% about as fast as the average
  • 10,700 number of jobs
  • $86,350 potential earnings

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.6% slower than the average
  • 14,000 number of jobs
  • $101,390 potential earnings

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

  • 7.3% faster than the average
  • 66,000 number of jobs
  • $83,460 potential earnings

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.2% slower than the average
  • 25,400 number of jobs
  • $86,220 potential earnings

Education teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 74,900 number of jobs
  • $72,090 potential earnings

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.9% slower than the average
  • 9,000 number of jobs
  • $87,710 potential earnings

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary

  • 4.0% about as fast as the average
  • 1,600 number of jobs
  • $100,830 potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -2.0% decline
  • 633,700 number of jobs
  • $62,970 potential earnings

Physics teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.5% slower than the average
  • 17,100 number of jobs
  • $97,360 potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -1.6% decline
  • 1,094,500 number of jobs
  • $64,580 potential earnings

Admissions for Integrated Science Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Applicants will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references, non-academic dimensions and other specific program criteria.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Plan multiple lessons using a variety of inquiry approaches that demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how to engage all students in learning science.
  2. Plan a learning environment and learning experiences for all students that demonstrate chemical safety, safety procedures and the ethical treatment of living organisms within their licensure area.
  3. Plan fair and equitable assessment strategies to analyze student learning and to evaluate if the science learning goals are met.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements
ADED 52277TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3
or CI 61133 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
or CI 61140 CULTURE AND MULTICULTURALISM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
ADED 57330READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD 3
ADED 63592ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT INTEGRATED SCIENCE ADDITIONAL LICENSURE INTERNSHIP 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:7

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.600* 3.000
*

Minimum 2.600 content area GPA is required for the Adolescence to Young Adult 7-12 licensure.

  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum C grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Integrated Science non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass the OAE Content Knowledge Assessment for each teaching field in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Students who do not apply for license within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirements, based on Ohio licensure standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Integrated Science Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Integrated Science Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Integrated Mathematics Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Integrated Mathematics Additional Licensure Preparation program equips licensed teachers with the additional credentials necessary to teach integrated mathematics in grades 7-12. With courses that cover topics such as calculus, geometry, algebra and statistics, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and the best ways to teach it to your students.

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Program Information for Integrated Mathematics Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

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The Integrated Mathematics Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain an additional teacher license in mathematics for grades 7-12. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education. This non-degree program cannot be used for students seeking initial licensure.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for additional licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

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 or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Education teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 74,900 number of jobs
  • $72,090 potential earnings

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.3% slower than the average
  • 58,900 number of jobs
  • $79,350 potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -2.0% decline
  • 633,700 number of jobs
  • $62,970 potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -1.6% decline
  • 1,094,500 number of jobs
  • $64,580 potential earnings

Admissions for Integrated Mathematics Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Applicants will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials; academic or professional references; non-academic dimensions; and other specific program criteria.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Successfully pass the Ohio Assessment Exam.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of the content and pedagogy of required integrated mathematics courses.
  3. Successfully plan three types of lesson plans: conceptual, procedural and relevance to teaching mathematics.
  4. Successfully complete student teaching.
  5. Create a unit plan in secondary mathematics.
  6. Model five problems of antiquity in Desmos or Geogebra.
  7. Fulfill the requirements of edTPA.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements
ADED 52267IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT AND ADULT EDUCATION 3
ADED 63492ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS ADDITIONAL LICENSURE INTERNSHIP 1
CI 67224TEACHING MATHEMATICS WITH TECHNOLOGY 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:7

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.600* 3.000
*

Minimum 2.600 content area GPA is required for the Adolescence to Young Adult 7-12 licensure.

  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum C grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Integrated Mathematics non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass the OAE Content Knowledge Assessment for each teaching field in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Students who do not apply for license within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirements, based on Ohio licensure standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Integrated Mathematics Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Integrated Mathematics Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Integrated Language Arts Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Integrated Language Arts Additional Licensure Preparation program is designed for licensed teachers, this program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach English Language Arts in grades 7-12, while also providing you with the opportunity to explore new teaching methods and gain valuable experience in the classroom.

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Program Information for Integrated Language Arts Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Full Description

The Integrated Language Arts Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain an additional teacher license in integrated language arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening) for grades 7-12. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, which is granted by the Ohio Department of Education. This non-degree program cannot be used for students seeking initial licensure.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for additional licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

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 or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Education teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 74,900 number of jobs
  • $72,090 potential earnings

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

  • 0.0% little or no change
  • 72,200 number of jobs
  • $78,270 potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -2.0% decline
  • 633,700 number of jobs
  • $62,970 potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • -1.6% decline
  • 1,094,500 number of jobs
  • $64,580 potential earnings

Admissions for Integrated Language Arts Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Applicants will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references; non-academic dimensions; and other specific program criteria.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Plan and implement research-based instruction in the teaching of reading, literature, language and composition.
  2. Implement response-centered literacy instruction that is culturally relevant and sustaining.
  3. Implement fair and equitable assessment strategies to analyze students’ literacy learning.
  4. Engage in reflective practice and pursue continued professional growth and collaboration with colleagues.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements
ADED 53315TEACHING LITERATURE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS 3
ADED 63292ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS ADDITIONAL LICENSURE INTERNSHIP 1
TLCS 67312TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:7

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.600* 3.000
*

Minimum 2.600 content area GPA is required for the Adolescence to Young Adult 7-12 licensure.

  • Additional Coursework: An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum C grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the Integrated Language Arts non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass the OAE Content Knowledge Assessment for each teaching field in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Students who do not apply for license within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirements, based on Ohio licensure standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

What does delivery mean?

Accreditation for Integrated Language Arts Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Integrated Language Arts Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

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