Pre-Secondary School Education

  What is Pre-Secondary School Education?

Pre-secondary school education is an associate degree program designed to provide the first two years of course work leading toward a baccalaureate degree in secondary school education.

Graduates of the secondary (adolescence to young adult) program must transfer into a baccalaureate program in order to complete the requirements to teach in grades seven through 12 (ages 12 through 21 years) in Ohio or across the country.

The pre-secondary school education transfer program provides a strong basis in liberal arts courses, preparing students to complete course work in two concentration areas, as required for the bachelor's degree. In addition, it is recommended that students take at least one education course with practicum to provide observations in the classroom.

Students completing a bachelor’s degree in secondary school education (AYA) are prepared to teach children in grades seven through 12.

  Success Factors

Successful students in this program typically have a desire to work with adolescents and young adults, are people-oriented, possess good organizational skills, are reliable, punctual and of a high moral character. Teachers are some of the most important contributors to future generations of learners and to society.

  Career Possibilities

Employment opportunities for certified secondary school teachers can be found in both public and private school for grades seven through 12.

Additionally, graduates are qualified for graduate work in education and also in their arts and sciences major. Some students elect to pursue a career in the area of their A&S major. The outlook for secondary school teachers is excellent, with need for these teachers continuing to increase into the future.

Further education can prepare graduates for jobs in supervision and administration.

  Majoring in Pre-Secondary School Education

The pre-secondary school education program takes approximately two years to complete when a student attends full time. Meeting with an advisor can help assure that a student fulfills the requirements in a timely manner.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

FIRST YEAR:
Course Name	Credits
English Composition 1	3
English Composition 2	3
Mathematics (college-level courses)	9
Historical Perspectives (American History)	9
Introduction to Psychology 1, 2, 3 or Introduction to Sociology 1, 2 and Contemporary Social Issues	9
Foreign Languages	9-15
Humanities/Fine Arts (BoK) elective	3
Diversity and Culture (BoK) elective	3
Total	48-54

 

SECOND YEAR
Course Name	Credits
Intermediate English	3
Literature electives	9
Schooling and Teaching in American Society plus Professional Development	4
Foreign Language (if necessary)	9
Natural Science with Lab (BoK)	15
Electives (classes toward major)	15
Total	46-55

 

Notes:
American History should be taken in sequence.

For dual-degree students, the foreign language requirement is met by taking any of the following sequences: 1) a 15-hour elementary sequence; 2) a nine-hour beginning sequence followed in the second year by a nine-hour intermediate sequence; or 3) a nine-hour intermediate or composition & conversation sequence. For single-degree students, academic electives can be substituted, since there is not a foreign language requirement for that degree.

Integrated social studies majors must take Introduction to Sociology I, II and Contemporary Social Issues.

The specific courses (plus their labs where applicable) listed below are required for the specific license you will receive after completing your baccalaureate degree. The courses in each area may vary from one major to another and may be in addition to the general education courses listed above.

• Integrated Mathematics:  Calculus & Analytic Geometry I, II, III; Elementary Probability and Statistics
• Integrated Social Studies:  American History I, II, III; World Regional Geography; Economics I, II; Political I, II.
• Integrated Language Arts:  Effective Public Speaking; Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; American Writers; World Literature Survey; Women in Literature; choose from other literature courses.
• Foreign Languages:  (K-12 Spanish, French, German): See foreign language requirement above. **
• Science:
• Life Science: Biology 101, 102, 103 + Lab; First Year Chemistry 101, 102, 103 + Lab; Organic Chemistry 201, 202, 203+ Lab; College Physics 101, 102, 103 or General Physics 201, 202, 203 + Lab
• Physical Science:  First Year Chemistry 101, 102, 103 + Lab; Organic Chemistry 201, 202, 203 + Lab; College Physics or General Physics + Lab; Biochemistry + Lab
• Integrated Science:  Biology 101, 102, 103 + Lab; First Year Chemistry 101, 102, 103 + Lab; College Physics 101, 102, 103 + Lab

  UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

Successful completion of this program will prepare you to transfer into the junior year at four-year colleges or universities. Your program adviser will guide your course work in order for you to transfer directly to the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services or another four-year institution.

Classes at Raymond Walters College are small and taught by well-qualified faculty who are dedicated to your education and success in school and the start of your career.

Raymond Walters College is conveniently located in suburban Blue Ash and is accessible from I-75, I-71, I-275 and the Ronald Reagan Highway.

  Special Programs

In the education programs available at Raymond Walters College, students have the opportunity to observe in the schools at an early point in their academic career. Early exposure can be an advantage in determining the age group that a student desires to teach before progressing through a majority of a chosen program.

  Admission Requirements

You may enroll in Raymond Walters College (RWC) if you graduated from an accredited high school or preparatory school, or have a GED certificate (minimum composite score of 45). The college’s rolling admissions policy allows you to start any quarter: fall, winter, spring or summer.

High school students who are considering RWC should take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination for use in guidance and counseling. All students entering a degree program must also take the college’s placement test prior to registering for classes. This test is given on the RWC campus.

The RWC admissions office provides an application for admission and all the information you’ll need to enroll in the college. In addition to the college admission requirements, applicants to this program must also take the RWC placement test. 

Admission to Professional Cohort

• All students who plan to apply to professional cohort must attend a mandatory information session offered by CECH during the fall quarter of their sophomore year. Notification of times will be posted on the adviser's door. Typically an e-mail may also be sent to the student's Bearcat online account. Not attending a session will prevent cohort admittance.
• Students must apply for admission to the professional cohort after they have completed approximately 60 quarter hours with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Students must also have taken the SAT or ACT with a qualifying score (see CECH admissions requirements), or have taken the Praxis I with passing scores. The application process is offered only once per year and is typically in January of a student's sophomore year (January of the calendar year the student plans to start their junior year at CECH). Professional cohort begins only in the fall quarter. Students should view professional cohort admittance requirements early in their education career so that all prerequisites and exclusionary factors are clear.
• Admission to a cohort is not guaranteed. When the number of applicants exceeds the number of available openings, the better qualified candidates will be admitted.
  

Since these programs change in response to updates from the Ohio Board of Regents and CECH, please refer to your program adviser and the following Web site for current information: http://www.uc.edu.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Transferring to UC Raymond Walters College
Transfer applications are individually reviewed, and acceptance is based on receipt of application materials, as well as official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges will be processed after the student’s file is complete.

Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by any of the six regional accrediting agencies. Enrollment Services shall have discretionary authority to accept credits from other institutions in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons. Application of transfer credit to the student's program is at the discretion of the appropriate program director or department chairperson.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  International Student Requirements

Students who did not graduate from a high school in the United States of America must take an ability-to-benefit test and achieve the minimum specified score to be eligible for admission to a degree or certificate program at Raymond Walters College. The scores will be used for placement in English courses and general advising for all courses.

  Graduation Requirements

Students must have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements at Raymond Walters College. Students must earn a "C" or better in courses within their major. Students will complete at least 90 credit hours as listed in their specific program.  

  Application Deadlines

You may enroll in Raymond Walters College if you graduated from an accredited high school or preparatory school, or have a GED certificate (minimum composite score of 45). The college's rolling admissions policy allows you to start any quarter: fall, winter, spring or summer.

High school students who are considering RWC should take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination for use in guidance and counseling. All students entering a degree program must also take the college's placement test prior to registering for classes. This test is given on the RWC campus.

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.