PK-12 Multi-age Education
PK-12 Multi-age Education Fundamentals
PK-12 Multi-age teachers expand students’ educations by delving deeper into subjects taught in elementary, middle and secondary schools, and introducing them to more information about the world.
- Core curriculum combines theory and practice to prepare you for licensure
- The PK-12 Multi-Age Education program requires you to complete one of these teaching fields:
- dance
- drama/theatre
- foreign languages
- music
- physical education
- visual arts
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- win teaching awards
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
The College of Education offers a variety of resources for its students, including:
- Literacy Center
- Center for Child Development
- Center for Urban Education
Real World Experience
- You will participate in at least 100 hours of field-based experiences in a variety of diverse settings prior to student teaching.
- The culminating experience for teacher education is student teaching, under the supervision of College of Education faculty and a classroom teacher.
Education Student Organizations
- Akron Council of Education Students
- Student Council for Exceptional Children
Curriculum Guide
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in PK-12 Multi-age Education paves the way to teach in elementary, middle and secondary schools, and to specialize in a particular area of interest, such as dance, foreign languages or physical education.
Career Outlook
The federal government predicts job opportunities for teachers will be excellent in many parts of the country, particularly:
- Texas
- Arizona
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Florida
Career Center
The Career Center creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs