Graduates of the ADED Program receive an Ohio four-year Provisional Teaching license for teaching adolescents and young adults ages 12 - 21, grades 7 - 12.
Students complete a program consisting of three components: general education, professional education and in-depth study in the teaching field(s) for which state licensure is sought.
One of the strengths of Kent's program is its emphasis on the use of technology in the classroom and professional development that includes two methods of teaching courses in their major area and a full-year internship in a middle school, junior high school or high school.
Earth Science
Teachers in this field are specialists in geology and physical geography complemented by courses in chemistry, biology and astronomy.
Integrated Language Arts
Teachers in this licensure area integrate writing, speaking, reading, language study, literature and non-print media study in teaching young adults to communicate and use literacy to learn.
Integrated Mathematics
Mathematics teachers aim to develop students who value mathematics, are confident in their abilities to do mathematics, can reason and communicate their mathematical ideas, and have the knowledge and abilities to pursue any career which requires mathematics.
Integrated Science
Teachers guide students in acquiring an understanding of scientific processes, knowledge and the enthusiasm to develop problem solving skills for studying the world around them.
Integrated Social Studies
Social studies teachers aim to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
Life Sciences
Teachers in this field have a strong base in biology and their program also includes a basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and geography.
Physical Sciences
Teachers in this field concentrate on physics and chemistry but also basic knowledge of biology and earth science.
Life Science / Chemistry
Teachers from this discipline have strengths in biology and chemistry with a basic knowledge of physics and invertebrate paleontology.
