The Gladys W. & David H. Patton College of Education and Human Services

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Why OHIO?ESTABLISHED IN 1804, OHIO UNIVERSITY IS THE oldest public institution of higher learning in the historic Northwest Territory and the state of Ohio. As a compre-hensive, national research university, we offer students a distinctive, high-quality education.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Athens’ natural beauty provides a picturesque backdrop for a college town that boasts a vibrant community of more than 21,000 students.

At the heart of OHIO’s scenic campus is a welcoming academic community. We believe that there is no better way to learn about the world than to create an envi-ronment where students of diverse backgrounds and perspectives study, live, learn and socialize together. Such preparation enables OHIO students to graduate well-educated and prepared to take on the complex challenges of today’s interconnected, global workplace.

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SERVING AS A CHANGE AGENT IN THE PATTON COLLEGE of Education and Human Services is not a small task, but as a student at Ohio University’s Gladys W. & David H. Patton College of Education and Human Services, you will have the resources you need to achieve your goals.

As the fi rst public teacher preparation program in Ohio, The Patton College has a proud history dating back to 1886. With more than 100 faculty members serving 2,100 undergraduate and 800 graduate students, The Patton College is committed to providing supportive and challenging experiences that foster the development of educators and human service professionals.

Our faculty’s expertise in research, teaching and outreach extends internationally to four continents. We have distin-guished ourselves by establishing partnerships to address social, economic and educational issues affecting communities worldwide and impacting American students’ ability to learn in our public schools.

While we strive to maintain a close connection with the community and region, the College’s educational excellence reaches across the world to such places as Honduras, Ghana, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates.

As a Unit, we prepare leader-educators, practitioners and human service professionals who share our commitment to lifelong learning and serving society responsibly as change agents in meeting diverse

human and social needs.

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Student Spotlight“One of my favorite things about the Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development program is the number of opportunities. There are two fashion-based organizations, Professional Retail Leaders and Fashion Associates, and I am a member of both. I’ve met some of my best friends in these organizations while also building my resume.”

Name: Kaitlyn Bell

Major: Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development

Hometown: Upper Sandusky, Ohio

PICK A MAJORFamily and Consumer Sciences EducationFamily and Consumer Sciences Education majors gain in-depth knowledge in child and family studies. While earning a teaching certifi cate, students are exposed to specialized course work in nutrition and food science, consumer and fi nancial literacy, textiles and apparel, interior environments and career planning.

Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product DevelopmentRetailing and the promotion of merchandise, including apparel, home furnishing and accessories, present some of the most exciting and challenging career opportunities available. The Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development program combines educational expertise with up-to-date, on-the-job experience.

Restaurant, Hotel and TourismThe Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism program prepares you to meet the challenges of the restaurant, hotel and tourism indus-tries. If you enjoy working with food and would like to learn the details of operating a business, directing the work of others and successfully marketing your operation, then consider ma-joring in this exciting program.

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Student Spotlight“As a student in OHIO’s Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy, I have had the opportunity to take business-based classes while also continuing my preparation to become a coach. I have not only gained knowledge via the classroom experience, but I have gained practical, hands-on experience by working at the Ping Center, OHIO’s recreation facility.”

Name: Tremayne Scott

Major: Recreation Management

Hometown: Ocala, Florida

Department of Recreation and Sport PedagogyPICK A MAJOROutdoor Recreation and EducationThe Outdoor Recreation and Education major combines fi eld-based experiential learning with traditional classroom settings. Courses in rock climbing, whitewater paddling, backpacking, caving and wilderness survival will be both physically and intellectually demanding. These classes challenge you to balance technical skills and interpersonal development with theoretical and historical concepts of outdoor recreation and education.

Physical EducationMajoring in Physical Education will prepare you to teach physical education from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve (PreK-12 teaching license). Upon completion of the program and after passing the Praxis II exam, you will be eli-gible for a provisional teaching license in physical education.

Recreation ManagementThe Recreation Management program will allow you to develop and perfect skills specifi c to recreation, such as programming assessments, risk management, performance evaluation, market-ing techniques, budgeting, interpersonal skills and much more.

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Student Spotlight“Ohio University does not mass-produce teachers for the ‘average’ suburban classroom like some colleges. They prepare future educators to teach in diverse classroom settings. As a student in The Patton College, I have learned about classroom management, differentiating instruction, les-son planning, cultural diversity, legal policies and other important educational issues. When I graduate, I will be equipped to run an effective classroom that supports the academic and social success of students.”

Name: Eric Corbin

Major: Integrated Mathematics

Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio

Department of Teacher EducationPICK A MAJORThere are fi ve main areas of concentration to choose from within the Department of Teacher Education. All of these undergraduate programs lead to initial teacher licensure in the State of Ohio and are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE ) and the Ohio Department of Education.

The teacher education majors at OHIO are:

Early Childhood EducationOffers an undergraduate program leading to a teaching license in preschool (age 3) through grade 3.

Middle Childhood EducationOffers programs leading to a teaching license in two content areas in fourth through ninth grade. Students will choose two specializations from mathematics, language arts, social studies and science.

Adolescent-to-Young Adult EducationOffers programs leading to a teaching license in one content area in grades 7 through 12. Students will choose from one of seven specializations: earth science, integrated language arts, integrated mathematics, integrated science, integrated social studies, life science and physical science.

Intervention SpecialistsOffers programs leading to a teaching license to work with students with mild-to-moderate educational needs or a teaching license to work with students with moderate-to-in-tensive educational needs in kindergarten through grade 12.

Multi-Age ProgramsOffers undergraduate programs leading to a teaching license in music, physical education or modern languages in preschool (age 3) through grade 12. Students will choose from one of six specializations: family and consumer sciences education, physical education, special education, French, Spanish and German.

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Unique OpportunitiesThe C. Odom Peer Mentor ProgramCreated by Cherish Odom (B.S.Ed. ’07, M.Ed. ’08), this pro-gram was designed to help you become acquainted with The Patton College. New students are paired with upperclassmen who share their academic interests. Your mentor is not an advisor, but an extra resource for advice, guidance and fun.

Human & Consumer Sciences Honors ProgramAvailable to academically qualifi ed students, the HCSE Honors Program provides an advanced and challenging educational experience related to the study of human and consumer sciences. The program provides opportunities for involvement in independent scholarly work, one-on-one inter-action with faculty and an in-depth study of one area in human and consumer sciences.

The Connavino Honors ProgramDeveloped by Michelle Connavino (B.S.Ed. ’09), the Honors Program is designed to offer an extra challenge to Teacher Education students through rigorous, inquiry-based courses. You will have the opportunity to author journal articles, present at professional conferences and participate in a capstone collab-orative research project.

The Student Ambassador ProgramGot college pride? Share it! Become a Student Ambassador and join the other exceptional students who have become ex-emplary leaders. Ambassadors develop a network of profes-sional and personal relationships and a marketable skill set through professional development.

Learning CommunitiesWant a 360º experience? Learning Communities offer you the chance to build relationships with fellow education and human services majors by participating in common courses and out-of-class activities. Closer relationships with faculty will help you successfully map out your future in The Patton College.

For students who want a richer college experience, The Patton College offers plenty of opportunities:

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Get InvolvedCollegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA)Designed specifi cally for Middle Childhood and AYA majors interested in teaching grades 4-9, CMLA meets fi ve times each quarter and its members participate in socials and fundraisers, as well as professional development opportunities.

OHIO Council for Teachers of Mathematics (OUCTM)OUCTM is a professional organization affi liated with the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Members have the opportunity to attend conferences and meetings, and participate in a program that provides free tutoring to local schools.

Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)SCEC is the largest international professional organization dedi-cated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities and/or the gifted.

Student Early Childhood Organization (SECO)This service group focuses on the lives of children, with a primary aim on providing educational opportunities, service and resources for students at OHIO.

Recreation ClubOpen to OHIO students who are interested in recreation, the club participates in outdoor-related service learning opportunities.

Phi Upsilon OmicronPhi Upsilon Omicron is an honor society for students in the Department of Human and Consumer Sciences that empha-sizes scholarship, leadership development and community service activities. High achieving students are invited to join in their sophomore and junior years.

For More Organizations, Please Visit: www.cehs.ohio.edu/news-events/coeorganizationdirectory.htmwww.ohio.edu/campuslife

As an active member of one or more student organizations, you can boost your resume through activities that enhance your leadership, service and extracurricular learning opportunities.

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Professional Development School (PDS) Partnerships

PDS Partnerships provide students with the opportunity to enter the classroom early to gain observation and teaching experience. Refl ecting The Patton College’s mission to enhance the surrounding community, PDS Partnerships benefi t both the student and the schools by providing teachers with extra student support.

PDS Partnerships provide students with a variety of different programs and opportunities, each with their own focus and benefi ts:

• Professional development with an emphasis on academic achievement for all students

• Democratic education and responsive classrooms

• Extensive time in classrooms working with children

• Opportunities to work with students of varying abilities in inclusive classroom settings

• A community of trust, respect and mentorship that evolves over a year of working together as a cohort

National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) The Patton College has aligned itself with NNER. This membership network is dedicated to the simultaneous renewal of schools and the institutions that prepare our teachers. NNER’s work is based on the four-part mission of pro-viding equal access to quality learning for all students, promoting responsible stewardship of our schools and universities, improving teaching and learning through pedagogy that nurtures and challenges all learners, and providing students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to become fully engaged participants in our democratic society.

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Early Field Experiences Put your knowledge into practice in a real classroom with real students! At The Patton College, you will have the chance to observe in the classroom early in your academic career. Get a feel for the education profession and decide where to go in The Patton College.

The Rural/Urban Collaborative (RUC)The RUC can provide you with both a rural and urban fi eld ex-perience. Participation in the collaborative will help you foster a deeper awareness of how to examine, understand and assess a variety of cultural experiences and issues, whether based on gender, race, socio-economic class or locality.

Professional Internship in TeachingThis capstone experience blends theory and practice as you work closely with a mentor teacher. Choose an Athens or regional campus, out-of-area or international site to complete your internship.

Study/Teach AbroadExperience different schooling systems and cultural enrichment. Through programs like the Consortium for Overseas Teaching (C.O.S.T.), Teach in Ghana and other international opportuni-ties, Patton College students have taught in Ghana, Honduras, Spain, Australia, England and many more!

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The Gladys W. & David H. Patton

College of Education and Human Services

The Gladys W. & David H. PattonCollege of Education and Human Services

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