An individual who holds a master’s degree and wishes to be recommended for a designated license must complete the courses outlined below or their equivalents. Successful completion of the appropriate PRAXIS Assessments is also required.  The Principal’s Licensure Program requires that the applicant hold a valid teaching license and have two years of teaching experience.

At least 24 semester hours must be taken in the department to qualify for a departmental recommendation for a Principal’s License, and at least 12 hours in the other programs. In addition to the 12 hours in the School Psychology Program, ED 540 and 597 must also be taken in the department.  In addition to the 12 hours in the School Counseling program, ED 503C, ED 591, and ED 598 A/B must also be taken in the department. 

Electives may be petitioned for acceptance where required courses have already been completed for the master’s degree.

Post-Master’s School Psychology candidates must fulfill all admission requirements as listed for the M.Ed., including the School Psychology Questionnaire and the MAT or GRE.

1. Principal’s License: ED 500/453, 502, 517, 534, 551, 551L, 553, 553L, 556, 557, 558, 560, 560L, 561, 562, 585, 596.
   
2. School Counselor:  ED 453, 502, 503C, 511, 512, 514, 530, 531, 532, 533, 535, 538, elective (or 515 or 516), 591, 598A/B.  A candidate who does not hold a valid Ohio Teaching License must also complete ED 503 and 534.
3. School Psychologist:  ED 419, 451, 453, 502, 512, 530, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536A, 536B, 540, 543, 578, 590, 592, 593, 597A, 597B. A candidate who does not hold a valid Ohio Teaching License must also complete ED 503 and 556.  A candidate with a valid teaching license must also select one course from ED 511 or HU 562 or PS 457.