Education

Education Licensure

In addition to courses leading to an Education major, candidates for licensure must complete the requirements of the Department of Education. Candidates who satisfy all other degree requirements of the Education major without successfully completing student teaching cannot be recommended by Wilmington College for an Ohio teaching license. Wilmington College does not grant licenses, we only recommend qualified candidates for licenses in our Ohio approved programs. Candidates must choose two teaching fields, 24 hours each, from the following:

Early Childhood License – Pre-kindergarten through grade 3

Early Childhood Intervention Specialist – (special education) Ore-kindergarten through grade 3

Middle Childhood License – grades 4 through 9, candidates must choose two teaching fields, 20 semester hours each, from the following:

• language arts and reading
• mathematics
• social studies
• science

Adolescence to Young Adult License – grades 7 through 12, candidates must also earn a major in the related content for their teaching field:

• Integrated language arts
• Integrated mathematics
• Integrated social studies
• Life sciences
• Life Sciences/Chemistry

Multi-Age License – K-12 Intervention Specialist (Special Ed) Candidates must also earn a major in the related content for their teaching field.

Career-Technical License – grades 4 through 12

• Agriscience

Student Experience

My name’s Tia Louiso and I’m a senior, double majoring in Education Studies and Agriculture with a concentration in Agronomy and I will be graduating in May! While at WC, I have been able to be a part of many organizations and participate regularly in community service activities. I’ve also been able to meet people who will be in my corner for life thanks to Wilmington. Some of the organizations I have been a part of are: Gamma Beta Eta Lil Sis, (previously Delta Theta Sigma Lil Sis), the Agricultural Education Society, the Peer Mentorship program, and Aggies. These organizations helped me find my passions and really made Wilmington feel even more like home! After graduation, I plan to join New York FFA Camp to teach outdoor education to students. I am so thankful for the opportunities that Wilmington College has provided me and this experience will be something I will always be grateful for!

Hello everyone! My name is Anna Irwin, and I am a Sophomore majoring in Primary Education and minoring in music at Wilmington College! Here at Wilmington, I am involved in Faith in Action, Peace Corps Prep Club, Orientation Welcome Team, Quaker Thunder Pep Band, Eco Club, Quaker Leader Scholars, Aggies, Wilmington Arts and Crafts Club, WC Delight, and Activities Programming Board! When I first stepped on campus during my senior year of high school, I immediately felt welcomed and at home. I love the supportive community here on campus, and the close friendships I have made! One of my favorite memories form Wilmington was going on the Belize Trip during 2020 Spring Break! I am thankful for all the memories I have made on campus, and all the lifelong friendships I have made! I am so glad I chose Wilmington College, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds as I continue my college career!

Hello! My name is Sarah Free. I am a freshman at Wilmington College studying Early Childhood Education. I visited WC my senior year of high school and immediately knew it was the one! The professors, the students, and the atmosphere made it feel like home. I am thankful for the opportunities we’ve been given, even when it’s complicated with COVID. My short time here at Wilmington has already shaped me into the person I am today.

Hi everyone! My name is Cierra Bolender. I’m a freshman here at Wilmington College, studying Adolescent to Young Adult English Education. As soon as I stepped on campus during my visit senior year of high school, I felt at home! Everyone was welcoming and truly interested in my future from the moment conversation started. I knew I wanted to attend a smaller school, and the family atmosphere at WC was something I couldn’t resist. The opportunities I have been presented in the short time I have been on campus is something special that I don’t take for granted. I have been able to get involved with the student-ambassador team where many opportunities have arisen and friendships have sparked along with opportunities from the Diversity & Inclusion office, the Honors program, the Athletic Department, my amazing volleyball family, leadership opportunities, and much more. The bonds I have created and memories I have made thus far are unforgettable and ones to last a lifetime. I am so lucky to be here on campus and am so excited to see where my next three years take me with my close-knit WC family. You won’t find something like this in any other place.

My name is Brittanie Clair, and I am a third-year student at Wilmington College. I am majoring in Education Studies with a minor in Psychology and intend to get a licensure in Early Childhood Education. My time at WC has been phenomenal! Upon stepping foot onto campus during Summer Orientation, I fell completely in love with not only the beauty of the campus, but the beauty of the people here. I never imagined I would find a college where I truly felt I belonged. Immediately, I felt as if I had found my second home. I started involving myself in organizations and going to events – this is when I started gaining my footing on campus. During my three years here, I have been a part of The Service Leader Executive Board (SLEB), Black Student Initiative (BSI), acted as a mentor in the Connections program, served as an Orientation Welcome Leader (OWL) during Orientation, served as Vice President of Public Relations for Student Government Association (SGA) , and participated in Ladies in Power, National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS), Resident Student Association (RSA), served as a Resident Assistant (RA), and participated in Survivor Advocacy, Fellowship and Education (S.A.F.E.). If it wasn’t for the people that have been by my side from day one, I am not so sure I would be here, but the connections I have, the relationships I have formed, and the experiences I have had here I will carry in my heart forever. I hope that one day the people here realize all they have done for me and all that they mean to me.