Professional Teacher M.Ed. with Initial Licensure

The Professional Teacher M.Ed. with Initial Licensure is offered for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking an initial teaching license within an M.Ed program. This program can be either full-time or part-time.

Students who enter this program can select the Early Childhood (Primary), Middle Childhood, Adolescent/Young Adult. The number of credits required for both the M.Ed and license varies due to the course requirements for different licenses.

In addition to Education coursework, candidates for the Middle Childhood, Adolescent/Young Adult license may need additional teaching content area coursework to satisfy content area requirements for the specific license. These requirements will be determined during individual transcript evaluation.

Successful completion of the appropriate state exam is required for licensure. All teacher licensure candidates must submit to fingerprinting and background checks by government investigative agencies.

Candidates for the Middle Childhood, and Adolescent/Young Adult licenses must pass the state teaching content area exams prior to entering the Student Teaching semester.

The Department of Education academic unit is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Learning Goals for Graduate Education Programs

Contexts:

1. Understands the contexts of professional practices.

2. Demonstrates accuracy, organization, and persistence in achieving intellectual and professional goals.

3. Contributes to the school, district, and the broader professional community.

4. Engages in systematic inquiry.

Learner Development:

1. Assumes responsibility in data-based decision-making and helps to ensure that decisions are based on the highest professional standards.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of clients/students.

Practice:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of resources.

3. Designs coherent, evidence-based interventions.

4. Establishes favorable conditions for instruction and intervention.

5. Uses knowledge of communication techniques to foster collaboration and supportive interactions.

Person:

1. Takes initiative in assuming leadership roles.

2. Initiates activities that contribute to the profession.

3. Seeks out opportunities for professional development and growth.

4. Actively participates in professional events and projects.

5. Challenges negative attitudes and practices; is proactive in serving clients/students/colleagues.

6. Assists and supports fellow professionals.

The endorsement program in Reading is open to candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree and a valid Ohio teaching license.

Certificate of Advanced Studies: Assessment, Research and Measurement is designed to help professionals at the master’s and post-master’s level to develop skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, assessment, measurement, program evaluation, and data-driven decision making.

Candidates planning to apply for one of the state licenses or endorsements should be aware of possible changes in state licensure requirements. Candidates will be required to meet the state requirements in effect at the time application is made for licensure. Although the program descriptions included in the Graduate Studies Bulletin  conform to the current standards, additional information may be obtained by consulting department officials. An individual orientation is held with the academic adviser for candidates for the M.Ed. and M.A. following admission to graduate studies. Details of these procedures are available in the Department of Education offices.

At the conclusion of the master’s degree coursework, a written comprehensive examination or program assessment such as the  edTPA (Teacher Performance Assessment)  or PASL (Performance Assessment for School Leaders) is required for both the M.Ed. and M.A. The comprehensive examination consists of a general section and a program section. Examination schedules are available in the department office. Program assessments such as edTPA or PASL are conducted during the final semester of fieldwork.   Successful completion of the comprehensive examination or program assessment is a requirement for graduation.

Candidates for Initial and Advanced Licensure and endorsements will be required to pass the appropriate state exam(s) and other program assessments in the specific licensure/endorsement area in order to be recommended for licensure/endorsement. Most programs also require field hours and clinical placements. Any fees associated with assessments are paid by the student.

General Admission Criteria (may vary depending on program)

The following admission criteria for full acceptance into the M.Ed. or M.A. programs apply to the majority of Education graduate programs:*

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Candidates for the M.Ed. Advanced Studies will have a major in education (equivalent to the training necessary for a teacher credential) or the equivalent in training or experience. Candidates ordinarily are or have been licensed teachers. Candidates for other  M.Ed. Programs hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution.

• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

• Current resume or curriculum vita.

• A written statement indicating personal interests, goals, and expectations from the degree program.

• Two letters of reference from persons who are familiar with and able to assess the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate studies.

• A personal interview with Faculty for the specific program.

• Verification of valid teaching certificate/license for specific programs.

*NOTE: Applicants for the School-Based M.Ed., Professional Teacher M.Ed., Educational Psychology, or School Psychology programs do not require a major in education, teaching experiences, and/or a teaching credential.

Professional Teacher Early Childhood (Primary) (57 credits, licensed for grades P-5)

Core Courses in Education (21 credits)

Literacy Sequence (12 credits)

Pedagogical Methods (24 credits)

*Note: ED 420, and ED 420L are a sequence of courses taken during the pre-student teaching experience.

Professional Teacher Middle Childhood (48 credits, licensed  for grades 4-9)

In addition, two areas of subject concentration are required. in consultation with academic advisor, select from Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math.

Core Courses in Education (21 credits)

Literacy Sequences (12 credits)

Pedagogical Methods (15 credits)

Professional Teacher Adolescent/Young Adult (39 credits, licensed for grades 7-12)

The AYA program has 8 licensure options: Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Social Studies, Mathematics, Life Science, Chemistry/Life Science, Physical Science: Physics, Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics. Program coordinator will determine if additional content coursework is required for licensure.

Core Courses in Education (24 credits)

Pedagogical Methods (15 credits)

Program Faculty