Through The Graduate School, the Department of Education and Allied Studies offers

1. Master of Education degree programs designed to prepare candidates for:
   
   
   

   A.	Department chairmanships or instructional specialties
   B.	Administrative and/or coordinator responsibilities
   C.	School Counseling
   D.	Initial teaching licensure through the School-Based Program
   E.	Initial teaching licensure through the Professional Teacher Post-Baccalaureate Program
   F.	Educational Psychology
   G.	School Psychology

   
   
2. Master of Arts programs designed to meet the needs of students primarily interested in research‑oriented programs. M.A. programs are offered in the same areas listed above with the exception of “D and E”.
   
   
3. Post-Baccalaureate Initial Licensure Program, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescent and young adult, and multi-age licensure for applicants with a baccalaureate or higher degree
   
   
4. Endorsement programs in Reading, Educational Technology, Literacy Specialist, and Middle Child Generalist open to candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree and a valid Ohio teaching license.
   
   
5. Special concentrations in such areas as reading teacher, classroom teacher, computer/technology, chemical dependency, early childhood education, curriculum specialist (teacher leader), urban education, secondary teaching and specialized sequences which may be taken as part of the master’s program or independent of a formal degree program. Some of these may lead to the endorsement or validation of an existing teacher’s certificate/licensure.
   
   
6. Post-Master’s licensure programs for:
   
   

   A.	PreK-3; 4th-9th; 7th-12th; PreK - 12th
   B.	School Counseling
   C.	School Psychology
   D.	Administration

   
   

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 the licensure. Although the program descriptions included in The Graduate School 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. degree following admission to The Graduate School. Candidacy evaluation will be arranged for candidates for the M.A. degree. Details of these procedures are available in the Department of Education and Allied Studies offices.

At the conclusion of the master’s degree coursework, a written comprehensive examination is required for both M.Ed. and M.A. degrees. The examination consists of a general section and a program section. Examination schedules are available in the department office. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination is a requirement for graduation.

Candidates for Initial and Advanced Licensure will be required to pass the PRAXIS exam(s) in the specific licensure area in order to be recommended for licensure.