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CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY ECE 525: Mathematics Education in Grades 4 & 5 4th/5th Generalist Endorsement (3 credits) ECE 527: Science Education in Grades 4 & 5 (3 Program credits) INTRODUCTION *Taught in a blended web/face-to-face format In response to requests from the field, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) created the 4th & 5th Grade Generalist Endorsement which College of Education and Human prepares students to teach at the 4th and 5th Services grade level in addition to age 3 through 3rd grade, the age band for the current Early Childhood license. The program emphasizes Ohio academic content standards for grades 4 & 5, pedagogy and methods appropriate for 4th and 5th grade students, and a deep understanding of topics related to child development and learning. Students who currently hold or are seeking the Early Childhood Generalist License expand their teaching horizons and enhance their employability by filling an explicit need in the state of Ohio. Schools profit from greater flexibility in teacher assignments, and teachers with the endorsement benefit from a highly competitive edge in the educational job market. ODE has more information on the endorsement WHO CAN TAKE THESE COURSES here: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/ Endorsement courses are open to current teachers who already have an early childhood PROGRAM DESCRIPTION teaching license. With required permissions, This is a four course (12 credit hours) program undergraduate and graduate students who are that can be completed in 2 or 3 semesters. It currently seeking teacher licensure in early provides all the academic requirements to childhood education may also take endorsement receive the ODE 4th/5th Generalist Endorsement. courses. If you have questions about eligibility, Undergraduates in good academic standing can please contact the ESSC advising office at begin the program when they are within 30 hours [email protected]; 216.687.4625. of graduation. Undergraduates can potentially poise themselves to begin their first year of ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS teaching with the capability to teach pre-K Application and admission requirements vary through 5th grade by completing the last half of depending on student status the program in the summer after graduation. (undergraduate/graduate). Courses can be used Two courses (ECE 521 & 523) include a combined as graduate elective credit in certain programs 30-40 hour field component, further preparing should a student decide to pursue a master’s students to pass the endorsement licensing degree at CSU. exam. It can also help prepare you for the new requirements associated with Ohio House Bill For a detailed description of the application and 3313.608 regarding Fourth Grade Reading admission process, please consult the graduate Capability. More information on this bill can be student catalog at the following address found at: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3313.608 http://catalog.csuohio.edu/ or contact the advising office at [email protected]; PROGRAM COURSES 216.687.4625. ECE 521: Development and Education in Grades 4 & 5 * (3 credits) ENDORSEMENT COURSE SCHEDULE ECE 523: Integrated Language Arts & Social Fall 2013 Studies Education in Grades 4 & 5 * (3 credits) ECE 525 ECE 527 ECE 523 Spring 2014 ECE 521 For complete program information: ECE 523 http://www.csuohio.edu/cehs/departments/TE/t Summer 2014 e_ece.html ECE 525