Why study Pre-Secondary Education : Social Studies - History?

Education is the profession of teaching. Teachers act as coaches, using interactive discussions and “hands-on” approaches to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics or English. They provide the tools and the environment for their students to learn abstract concepts, solve problems and develop critical thought processes.

Secondary education is teaching that concentrates on grades seven through twelve.

Secondary school teachers help students delve even more deeply into subjects introduced in elementary and middle school, and continue exposing them to more information about the world. Secondary school teachers specialize in a specific subject, such as English, Spanish, mathematics, history or biology.

Teachers also play a vital role in the development of their students. They often become role models for adolescents. What students learn and experience during these years can change their views of themselves and the world, and may affect their later success or failure in college, work and their personal lives.

A Bachelor’s degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. This program provides you with the first two years toward completion of your Bachelor’s degree, which allows you to apply for selective admissions to complete that degree at the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services.

Career Possibilities

With your Bachelor’s degree and proper licensing, your employment opportunities include becoming a teacher, instructor, or tutor. You may teach in public or private schools.

Advanced degrees are generally required for roles as a director, principal, superintendent, librarian, and guidance counselor.

Major Maps

• Guide: Pre-Secondary Education - Social Studies/History

Advising

Current and admitted students can locate advisor contact information for pre-secondary education via the UCBA advising website.  

UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

The University of Cincinnati's Blue Ash College is conveniently located in suburban Blue Ash and is accessible from I-75, I-71, I-275 and the Ronald Reagan Highway.  We are relatively small, and our faculty to student ratio is low. You will find small class size and personal interaction with your instructors create the ideal learning environment. Parking is convenient, and our tuition is one of the lowest of the UC colleges.

We also maintain close ties with area schools.  In fact, Blue Ash College is the only college campus to host an elementary school on campus!  Ties to our local community are also strengthened by the experiential learning component we recently added to all education courses. You will provide valued assistance in area schools, as you connect learned academic theory to real-world experiences.

Special Programs

In the education programs available at Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 semester: fall, spring, or summer.

High school students who are considering Blue Ash College 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.

The Blue Ash College admissions office provides an application for admission and all the information you’ll need to enroll in the college. Please go to admissions for more information on applying.

Admission to Professional Cohort

• All students who plan to apply to professional cohort must attend a mandatory information session offered by UC's College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. 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 30 semester hours with typically a minimum 3.0 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. Professional cohort begins only in the fall semester. 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.

Transferring to UC Requirements

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.

More information on applying as a transfer student can be found at admissions.

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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash College. Students must earn a "C" or better in courses within the program. Students will complete at least 60 credit hours or as listed in their specific program.

Application Deadlines

The college’s rolling admissions policy allows you to start any semester: fall, spring, or summer.  However, financial aid takes six to eight weeks to process. We recommend that you apply at least 10 weeks prior to your desired attendance.

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