University of Dayton, Ohio

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We Go Beyond the Basics. Way Beyond.

Bombeck Early Childhood Education Institute & Speakers Bureau

The Bombeck Institute comprises the training arm of the Center for Early Learning. Bombeck Institute personnel includes Bombeck Center teachers, University of Dayton early childhood faculty and other highly qualified experienced practitioners, who are ready to share their expertise with individuals, groups, and staff. Visit the Bombeck Institute >>

Bombeck Family Learning Center

The Bombeck Family Learning Center is the Dayton area's leading early childhood education center. Operated in conjunction with the School of Education and Allied Professions, it serves as a demonstration school for students studying early childhood education. Teacher Education students gain invaluable experience while area children receive the best in early childhood education and care. Visit the Bombeck Center >>

Center for Catholic Education

The Center for Catholic Education provides Catholic schools with programs and services that enhance the church's mission to evangelize, educate, and empower the people of God. Its vision is to be a servant-leader in working with Catholic educators to foster excellence in Catholic schools. Visit the Center for Catholic Education >>

Center for Early Learning

The Center for Early Learning advances the University of Dayton's Marianist mission to respond to changing times and engage in important community outreach by striving to attain the following goals: 1) to advance the role of the Bombeck Family Learning Center as a demonstration school; 2) to enhance the services provided by the Bombeck Institute and to inform the field through publications, presentations, web-based resources, and online and face-to-face training; 3) to support the Early Childhood Career Lattice by offering high quality online bachelor's and master's degree programs in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy; and 4) to be the leader in support for early childhood Catholic education. Visit the Center for Early Learning >>

Curriculum Materials Center

The Curriculum Materials Center is a lending library of professional and practical teaching materials. Our extensive collection includes many educational materials for use by teachers-in-training in their classrooms, including books, educational audio and video recordings, educational kits, transparencies, charts, models and other teaching aids. Visit the Curriculum Materials Center >>

Educational Field Office

The Educational Field Office works with area partners and University of Dayton faculty in securing, coordinating and communicating field placements to support requirements for our students. Visit the Educational Field Office >>

Office of Operations & Technology

The Office of Operations & Technology augments learning and teaching at the University of Dayton and in the region's public and parochial schools through the development, study and dissemination of best practices in classroom technology. Visit the Office of Operations & Technology >>

Urban Child Development Resource Center

The Urban Child Development Resource Center (UCDRC) is a partnership between the University of Dayton's Center for Catholic Education and local Catholic schools. UCDRC's expertise is working with children from under-resourced neighborhoods and from diverse cultures. Visit the UCDRC >>

Undergraduate Studies

The Department of Teacher Education and the Department of Health & Sport Science offer a variety of degree, licensure and certificate programs to prepare you for an exciting career in vocations such as education, wellness, and physical therapy. Here's what we have to offer:

Majors

• Adolescent to Young Adult Education (B.S.E, B.A./B.S. + B.S.E., License)
• Art Education (B.S.E., License)
• Dietetics (B.S.)
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.E., License)
• Early Childhood Leadership & Advocacy (B.S.E.) (online only)
• Exercise Physiology (B.S.)
• Exercise Science & Fitness Management (B.S.)
• Foreign Language Education (B.S.E., License)
• Intervention Specialist (Special Education) (B.S.E., License)
• Middle Childhood Education (B.S.E., License)
• Nutrition and Fitness (B.S.)
• Pre-Physical Therapy (B.S.)
• Secondary Catholic Religious Education (B.S.E., License)
• Sport Management (B.S.)

Other Licensures

• Early Childhood Licensure ADAP Eligible Alternative
• Teacher Licensure Program for Students in the College of Arts & Sciences

Certificates & Endorsements

• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy Certificate (online only) (pdf) >>
• Early Intervention Certificate 
• Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement (pdf)
• Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement
• Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Endorsement
  

Graduate Studies

Six departments offer more than a dozen master's degree and three doctoral degree options. Classes are available at multiple locations in Dayton as well as in the Columbus area. Here's what we have to offer:

Master's Degrees

• Adolescence to Young Adult Education, License, M.S.E., License
• College Student Personnel, M.S.E.
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.E.
• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy, M.S.E. (online only)
• Educational Leadership (Catholic School Leadership Concentration), M.S.E.
• Educational Leadership, M.S.E.
• Educational Specialist, post-master's Ed.S.
• Exercise Science, M.S.
• Higher Education Administration, M.S.E.
• Human Services, M.S.E.
• Interdisciplinary Education Studies, M.S.E.
• Intervention Specialist, M.S.E., License
• Literacy, M.S.E. (online only)
• Middle Childhood Education, M.S.E., License
• Multi-Age Education, M.S.E., License
• Music Education, M.S.E.
• School Counseling, M.S.E.
• School Psychology, M.S.E., Ed.S.
• Teacher as Leader, M.S.E.
• Technology-Enhanced Learning, M.S.E. (online only)
• Transdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, M.S.E.

Doctoral Degrees

• Educational Leadership (Higher Education), Ph.D.
• Educational Leadership (P-12 School Administration), Ph.D.
• Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

Other Licensures

• Clinical Counseling
• Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development (CIPD)
• Educational Leadership
• Intervention Specialist (K-12 Mild/Moderate) (pdf)
• Principal
• Superintendent

Endorsements & Certificates

• Computer Technology Endorsement for Teachers (online only)
• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy Certificate (online only)
• Early Intervention Certificate
• Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement
  
• Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Endorsement
• Reading Endorsement for Teachers (online only)
• Technology-Enhanced Learning Certificate (online only)

Licensure & Degree Offerings in Columbus, Ohio

• Superintendent Licensure

Licensure & Degree Offerings in Dublin, Ohio

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.E.
• Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development (CIPD) Licensure
• Educational Leadership, M.S.E.
• Human Services, M.S.E.
• Principal Licensure
  
• School Counseling, M.S.E.

Graduate Assistantship Program

The Graduate Assistantship Program is a competitive program, and assistantships are limited. Assistantships can be awarded within any of the following SOEAP departments: Counselor Education & Human Services, Dean’s Office, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Educational Leadership, Heath & Sports Science, and Teacher Education. Resumes are accepted for each academic year between January 15 and May 15. For more information and to submit your resume for consideration, please contact Julie Slife, Coordinator of the Graduate Assistantship Program, at 937-229-3348 or via email at jslife1@udayton.edu.