Endorsement Program

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

The Department of Education has approved curriculum in the following endorsement content area:

• Reading Endorsement (K-12th Grade)
  Contact: Dr. Yi Shang

To seek admission to the K-12 Reading Endorsement program, a candidate must:

• Submit an application.
• Meet the same criteria as required of degree-seeking students.
• Be interviewed as part of the application process.
• Apply at either the post-baccalaureate or post-master’s level.

NOTE: Admission to a certificate program does not imply admission to a graduate degree program. The Department reviews the application and makes a recommendation regarding admission to the Graduate School.