Students prepare for teacher licensure in the following areas:
- Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 3)
- Middle Childhood (Grades 4 - 9)
- Adolescent/Young Adult (Grades 7 - 12)
- Multi-Age (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12)
- Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (Kindergarten - Grade 12)
Structured on the theme of Teacher as Reflective Decision Maker, B-W's teacher education curriculum includes numerous field experiences, seminars, class sessions, assessments, and remediation procedures. The Division of Education is committed to providing candidates with a diverse array of clinical/field experiences in a variety of school settings (urban, suburban, and rural).
Click on the links below for additional program information, including curriculum outlines.
Baccalaureate Programs |
Undergraduate degree programs for students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. |
Licensure Only Program |
A post-baccalaureate program for students who hold a degree from B-W or another accredited college or university, and wish to earn an initial teaching license without completing a master’s degree. |
License+Masters Program |
A master's degree program for college graduates who wish to earn an initial teaching license. |
Master of Arts in Education Program |
A master's degree program for licensed teachers to expand their professional credentials, bring their teaching practice to a new level, master the latest technologies, and enhance leadership skills in their schools and communities. |
Division of Education Highlights
Baldwin-Wallace College is approved by the State of Ohio
Department of Education, The Higher Learning Commission, a part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Faculty: The faculty members of the Division of Education are committed to a strong performance-based program of teacher education. The curriculum is arranged around six teacher/educator attributes: content knowledge, professional knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, diversity, educational technology, and professional dispositions.
Praxis II and III Test Results: According to information provided by the Ohio Department of Education, B-W education students meet or exceed statewide performance on Praxis II and III tests.
