Prepare to become a licensed elementary teacher while learning in a supportive cohort designed for your success. The Regional Primary Education Cohort (RPEC) is a selective program that prepares future teachers for licensure in Pre-K through 5th grade while offering the support of a small learning community. You'll complete the same Miami University Primary Education degree while benefiting from regional tuition rates, dedicated advising, and a Hamilton campus cohort experience that helps you build lasting connections with classmates and faculty.
Being part of a team, being part of a community — that's really what I love about this campus. We're like a family. My advisor has really helped me get through everything — I can ask them any questions I have.
Lillie Kluesner '28
Primary Education Major
That ability to work together makes you feel more supported. Our teachers were also so incredibly kind and helpful. The whole team is great.
Sydnee Cromer ’28
Primary Education Major
Primary Education graduates are prepared to teach and inspire young learners in elementary schools while opening doors to careers in educational leadership, youth development, curriculum design, community education, and nonprofit organizations.
As a Primary Education major, you'll develop the knowledge, experience, and confidence to help young learners succeed. Through coursework and hands-on classroom experiences, you'll build skills in:
You'll graduate ready to create engaging classrooms where every child can learn, grow, and succeed.
All students interested in the Regional Primary Education Cohort (RPEC) must apply to Miami University Regionals and indicate Primary Education as their program of interest or, if a student has applied to Oxford campus, the student must request to have the application sent to Regionals. Applicants will electronically receive an additional form to complete the Cohort application process. Students interested in applying for RPEC must complete the Cohort application form.
In order to be eligible for RPEC, you must be a first semester, first-time incoming student. No current or transfer students are eligible and no current or transfer will be admitted. The program admits new applicants each fall semester. This is a fall- only cohort. Students who start in the spring semester are not eligible for RPEC and can join the Oxford relocation program for education majors.
Priority considerations for acceptance is March 1, with the final deadline for applications being the first day of classes, August 28. Applications will not be considered after the deadline, or once enrollment has been reached.
Students who participated in a Teaching Professions Academy from the following high schools or attended a Miami University partner school will receive priority consideration.
*Teacher Professions Academy partner school
Beyond the high school and program attended, other candidate considerations for entrance to RPEC include High School GPA, status as a first generation college student, student diversity, and application responses.
You like to take the road less traveled, and so do we. Here, you’ll learn by doing, gain hands-on experience, and graduate ready to lead in a rapidly changing world.
If you're looking for a more personalized path to becoming a teacher, RPEC offers the benefits of a small cohort while earning the same Miami University Primary Education degree. You'll build lasting relationships with classmates and faculty, gain classroom experience throughout the program, and graduate prepared to earn Ohio licensure and begin your teaching career.
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