Reading Endorsement (Pre-K-12th Grade)

The Ohio Department of Higher Education provides endorsements in particular professional areas. The candidate pursuing an endorsement must initially possess a valid Ohio Department of Education (ODE) teaching license in order to be eligible for an endorsement.

Admission Criteria

To seek admission to an endorsement program, students may apply as a post-baccalaureate, degree-seeking, or post-master’s student. Criteria vary according to program.

For Post-Baccalaureate or Post-Master’s Students:

• Application

• Official Transcripts

• Copy of Teaching License/Certificate

• GPA 3.0

For Master’s Students:

• If Endorsement courses are being used as part of an Advanced Studies M.Ed., students must meet the admission requirements for that degree.

Requirements

The Reading Endorsement course sequence provides the classroom teacher an in-depth preparation in literacy, reading assessment, and diagnosis of reading problems. The minimum required credit hours for the endorsement in 15, including ED 565, ED 571, ED 573, ED 578, and an approved elective in literacy content. Additional courses may be required to meet the prerequisite 12-credit hour Reading Core in initial licensure program. Successful completion of this curriculum, a minimum of 50 hours of field work in an appropriate setting, and the state exam is required to be recommended for the Pre-K-12 Reading Endorsement.