Primary Education
With a Primary Education major at Muskingum, you will become a licensed teacher in the state of Ohio who encourages, equips, and empowers students in grades pre-K through 5 to reach their highest potential.
- Highlights
- Comprehensive preparation in Science of Reading, an approach to teaching literacy which is one of Ohio鈥檚 highest educational priorities
- Dedicated fieldwork partnerships with Perry Elementary, Bishop Fenwyck, Cambridge City Schools, and Ridgewood Local Schools
- Pedagogy and content preparation in multiple subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Art
- Outcomes
Earn a license from the State of Ohio in Primary Education, grades PreK-5.
Graduates find employment in public and private pre-schools, school districts, and other early childhood educational settings.
Muskingum University offers programs that lead to licensure or certification. These programs prepare students for licensure or certification based on the requirements set by the State of Ohio. Students who plan to seek licensure or certification in other states will need to contact that State Licensure Board for specific requirements.
Our program holds AAQEP Accreditation 鈥� the education profession鈥檚 鈥渟eal of approval鈥� 鈥� which signifies that we meet or exceed the national professional standards for the preparation of teachers and other school specialists, and that our up-to-date, relevant, and research-based educational experience will prepare you well for your teacher licensing examinations.