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Should I get an education degree?

To teach at a public school in the state of Ohio, a prospective teacher must complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree, including the approved courses in the chosen licensure areas, as well as additional professional licensure requirements including student teaching.

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鈥淲e get them in the schools early and provide them with support and mentorship. We prepare students to become highly effective teachers and they get jobs.鈥

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Accredited by CAEP

Teach the Bluffton way


Create communities of learning and respect

Remember the teacher who made you believe in yourself? Who opened your eyes to the possibilities? Who gave advice when you struggled?

Be that person for someone else with a Bluffton education degree.

P-5 education/intervention specialist double major

Relating to struggles

In addition to gaining experience in elementary school classrooms, Morgan Deffenbaugh helped teach the Basic Math class at Bluffton. 鈥淚鈥檒l be teaching little kids in the future, but I feel more comfortable because I had this opportunity.鈥

Middle childhood education major

Filling a need

People kept telling Edward Hardaway that he鈥檇 make a good teacher. When he talked to Dr. Gayle Trollinger about middle childhood education, she told him to 鈥渢ake the weekend and talk to God.鈥 鈥淭hose words stuck with me. This is the career I want.鈥

Mathematics with Adolescent Young Adult education

First-year experience

鈥淚 actually started as a P-5 education major. I realized that I loved the kids, but didn鈥檛 like that they were so dependent on me. At the high school level, they challenge you. They ask, 鈥榳hy is that?鈥 I like going in-depth with their questions.鈥 

 

Education licensure majors

Reviewed and approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and included in the CAEP Accreditation Review

Ella Wiley

鈥淏eing a teacher comes with a lot of sacrifice. I knew that from my dad being a teacher. I learned that even though you can鈥檛 see the impact you make every single day. You are making an impact without even thinking about it.鈥 - Ella Wiley
Making an impact

The Primary P-5 license prepares you to teach both typically developing children as well as children with mild-moderate disabilities. A particular focus on teaching reading to children in pre-kindergarten through grade 5.

Middle childhood education majors must select at least two areas of concentration:
You may earn a middle childhood generalist endorsement by completing additional coursework.  

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Four-year plan
A guideline to completing your degree in four years

Math major with AYA licensure and calculus tutor

鈥淚 also help in Basic Math class once a week. It鈥檚 another tutoring opportunity, something else I can do to help get more experience teaching math.鈥 鈥 Cael Rose
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An AYA teaching license requires completing a major in a content area, licensure requirements for that area and professional education courses. Areas in which an adolescent/young adult license may be earned at Bluffton include:

Four-year plans
Follow a guideline for course selection to complete your degree in four years.



Students may choose a teaching licensure program across a broader age range in visual arts.

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Four-year plans
Follow a guideline for course selection to complete your degree in four years:

Ella Meyers


鈥淚 wasn鈥檛 sure about going to college, but my mom said, 鈥業 think intervention specialist is your thing. Working with people with disabilities may be your calling,鈥 and she was right.鈥  鈥 Ella Meyers 鈥26
Helping others succeed

Intervention specialists are responsible for assisting students with their social, behavioral and educational needs in a school setting. 


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Three and four year plans
Follow these guidelines to complete your degree in either three or four years.

A special education minor is offered for students who are interested in working with people with disabilities. Whether in their major field or as a service. 

 


minors, endorsements and non-licensure major

The education studies minor fulfills initial course requirements for the Alternative Pathway to Licensure.

The Alternative Pathway to Licensure provides students interested in teaching a high school subject (other than history, English, mathematics, visual arts or as an intervention specialist) a path to a career in education.

With completion of the education minor and additional requirements. A person may teach for four years while working toward professional teaching licensure.

Students who plan to work in settings where there are educational opportunities (e.g. training, tutoring, program development, religious education, etc.) may also benefit from an education studies minor.

 
Markers of excellence

Bluffton graduates are among the best qualified in the nation. Reflected in the Ohio Educator Preparation Performance Report and in the reputation our graduates enjoy once they enter the teaching profession.

Bluffton received a 10-year national accreditation in 2018. This recognition of excellence is awarded for meeting rigorous standards.

To contact the education department:
Email:  education@bluffton.edu
Phone:  419-358-3331
Fax:  419-358-3074

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First-year field experience

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鈥淲e get them in the schools early and provide them with support and mentorship. We prepare students to become highly effective teachers and they get jobs.鈥

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