Middle Education Science (36 Hours) – Ohio
Education Requirements
According to the Ohio Department of Education
The state of Ohio offers the following endorsements:
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Ohio offers Middle Childhood Science (4-9).
Additional Requirements (During Degree Program)
- Bachelor of Education students will need take EDUC 230, EDUC 315, EDUC 318 and EDUC 319 to meet the reading and phonics coursework requirements for Ohio.
Additional Requirements (After Degree Conferral)
- Please submit all licensure documents (located on the Gate 4 Checklist) to gate4@liberty.edu.
- Students must pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) 190 Foundations of Reading exam.
- Students will need to obtain their Virginia license first to qualify for reciprocity.
- Gate 4 will complete a College Verification Form which will be used to apply for Virginia licensure.
- After obtaining a Virginia license students can then apply for an Ohio license through reciprocity.
Reciprocity
Candidates who completed an out-of-state licensure program should review the information on this page regarding Ohio’s licensure requirements and the online application process. Candidates must submit the online application and all required documentation in order to begin the evaluation process and determine eligibility for an Ohio license. Please review all the steps of the licensure process and other useful information regarding the online application system on the Educator Licensure Process webpage.
Licensure candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and have completed an approved, traditional teacher preparation program through an accredited college or university. Candidates who do not qualify for the following licensure types may consider the Ohio Alternative Resident Educator licensure pathway or contact an accredited college or university with an Ohio Department of Higher Education approved educator preparation program.