Graduate Programs

Master's Programs

Choose from four master's degree programs in the School of Education

Educational Administration and Leadership (Principalship), MA
This program is designed to prepare candidates to be academic leaders and complete requirements for state of Ohio principalship license which is added onto an existing Ohio teaching license. More information about our Principalship program can be found within the Graduate Bulletin here.
Education with Literacy Option, MA
This program prepares candidates for the Ohio state teacher K-12 Literacy Endorsement while also obtaining a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. More information about the MA with Literacy Option program can be found within the Graduate Bulletin HERE.
Curriculum and Instruction, MA

This program in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for educators who are interested in deepening their knowledge of teaching and learning in K-12, higher education, and other settings. The program consists of foundation courses in curriculum and instruction as well as investigation and application of the concepts in the work setting through a capstone active research project. Students may select elective courses (15 credit hours or more) that can lead to a teaching endorsement on the state teaching license or to apply towards CCP (college credit plus) qualifications. Students may also select courses in other curriculum and instruction focus areas in consultation with their faculty advisor.
CCP (College Credit Plus): Educators who hold a 7-12 teaching license in a related content area can fill the area of concentration of the Master's of Arts program with graduate courses offered by our colleagues across the college. The following is a list of established CCP programs:
Biology
English
Speech and Communication
Endorsements: Educators who hold a teaching license may apply for endorsements. Endorsements can be added to an existing Ohio teaching license after completing required credits and passing the affiliated OAE assessment. Endorsement courses can be used to fulfill the elective portion of the Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Our endorsement programs:
Computer Technology Endorsement (online)
TESOL Endorsement (online)
Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement
Reading Endorsement (online)
Computer Science Endorsement (hybrid)

Curriculum & Instruction with Licensure Options, MS
Designed for those who do not hold a teacher's license, but have an undergraduate degree in a different field.

Adolescent to Young Adult (grades 7-12) licensure options:

Integrated Social Studies
Integrated Language Arts
Integrated Mathematics
Life Science
Earth Science
Life and Earth Science
Life Science and Chemistry
Life Science and Physics
Chemistry
Physics
Chemistry and Physics
Earth Science
Earth Science and Chemistry
Earth Science and Physics

Multi-Age (P-12) specializations include:

Visual Arts

Graduate Level Endorsements/Certificates

Education-related Graduate Program

Master's in School Counseling

This program is part of the School of Counseling in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
You must be admitted to that college to enroll in this program.
Contact Dr. Delila Owens for more information.

How to apply

You must apply to the Graduate School for any and all graduate degrees.
See everything you need to know and prepare before you apply to the Graduate School
In the application, you can indicate your interest in the School of Education graduate program.

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