Multi-Age Education Licensure

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Program Description

For the candidate with a Bachelor’s degrees who wishes to complete Multi-Age licensure requirements at the graduate level but does not wish to pursue a graduate degree. (This program does not lead to a Master’s degree). The MA graduate licensure program offers multiple courses in which candidates learn to teach subject-specific K-12. The program also integrates coursework with extensive school internship hours, culminating in an academic yearlong field experience and full-time student teaching. Applicants to the graduate program must have a bachelor’s degree, meet content requirements, pass state required content area licensure examinations, and meet all admission requirements.

Upon successfully completing the licensure portion of the program and passing licensure exams, candidates are eligible for an Ohio Multi-Age Resident Educator License.  Licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, and we have not determined if this program meets educational requirements outside of Ohio. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements.

Admissions Requirements

Graduate School Application AND Program Application

Grade of “C” or better in the following courses: ED 2600, ED 2700, ED 2800, and EDS 2900

Grade of “C” or better in required content areas (varies based on content concentration area)

Passing ED 2650 and ED 2750

Undergraduate Degree/Grade Point Average

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a cumulative undergraduate GPA between and including 2.6-2.69, but with a 3.0 or better for the last 60 semester hours earned toward the undergraduate degree

OAE Scores/WPT/OPI

• Candidates must receive a passing score on the respective test scores (either OAE or WPT and OPI)

Foundational Skills Competency

One of the following Reading Scores

• ACT Reading: 19 OR
• SAT Reading: 520 OR
• Praxis Reading: 162

One of the following Mathematics Scores

• ACT Mathematics: 17 OR
• SAT Mathematics: 510 OR
• Praxis Mathematics: 158

One of the following Writing Scores

• ACT Writing: 6 OR
• SAT Writing: 5 OR
• Praxis Writing: 165

Program Learning Outcomes

Ohio Standards for Teaching Profession (OSTP, 2009)

• Standard 1. Teachers understand student learning and development and respect the diversity of the students they teach.
• Standard 2. Teachers know and understand the content area for which they have instructional responsibility.
• Standard 3. Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning.
• Standard 4. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
• Standard 5. Teachers create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
• Standard 6. Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the community to support student learning.
• Standard 7. Teachers assume responsibility for professional growth, performance and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.

AND THE FOLLOWING

American Council on Teaching Foreign Language (ACTFL) Standards: World Languages Concentration

• Standard 1. Communication: Communicate in Languages Other Than English.
• Standard 2. Cultures: Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures.
• Standard 3. Connections: Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information.
• Standard 4. Comparisons: Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture.
• Standard 5. Communities: Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World. 

For More Information

• School of Education and Leadership
• College of Health, Education, and Human Services

Program Requirements:

Multi-Age Education Graduate Licensure

Candidates for Licensure in Multi-Age Education are required to complete the prescribed program of study listed below. Candidates will concentrate in either Computer Information Science or World Languages. All CIS and WL candidates will complete the following set of courses

• ED 6010 - Advancing Reading in the Content Area Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6800 - Classroom Management and Organization Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6840 - Measurement and Assessment in Education Credit Hour(s): 3

World Languages Licensure Concentration

All WL Licensure candidates are required to take the following courses:

• ED 6470 - MA Internship Part I: Methods WL Credit Hour(s): 1
• ED 6570 - MA Internship Part II: Student Teaching WL Credit Hour(s): 8
• ED 6670 - Multi-age: World Languages: Curriculum And Materials I Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6970 - Content Seminar: Multi Age World Language Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 27 Hours