Transition to Teaching Program
This post-baccalaureate program is designed for individuals who desire to teach PreK-12th grades. After successfully completing the program of study and passing State of Ohio required licensure exams, students will be recommended for an Ohio teaching license. Students work with program director, Paul Davidson, to design a program of study. The highly individualized program includes a program of study based on a review of the student’s transcripts. Courses will be both online and traditional face‐to face classes.
Interested persons may contact Paul Davidson at 330-471-8539 or
Admission Requirements/Procedures
• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• Meet with the program director to determine individual course of study/licensure requirements
• Submit official transcripts of previous course work.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid (Federal Stafford Loan) is available for post-baccalaureate, non‐degree students if they are:
• Pursing initial license to teach
OR
• Enrolling in a minimum of five (5) credits per semester.
Program Gateways
Five "gateways" help students mark their progress toward earning a teaching license. Additional information is available with program director, Paul Davidson. Each gateway includes meeting the criteria listed below
Gateway 1: Commitment to Pursue Licensure
• Cumulative 2.75 GPA
• Earning score of 175 on all three sections (Reading, Writing, Mathematics) of Praxis I
• Completion of MyPlan assessment and reflection paper on suitability for teaching
• Earning “proficient” designation for writing a Philosophy of Education paper
• Earning “satisfactory” designation on Dispositions Assessment (if SPED 243 is part of individual program of study)
Gateway 2: Admission to Teacher Education
• Cumulative 2.75 GPA
• Positive recommendations from one faculty member
Gateway 3: Candidacy for Student Teaching
• Cumulative 2.75 GPA
• Academic major 2.75 GPA
• Satisfactory designations on all field experience evaluations
• Successful completion of methods and content courses
• Earning “satisfactory” designation on Dispositions Assessment
Gateway 4: Exit from Student Teaching
• Cumulative 2.75 GPA
• Earning “proficient” designation on Clinical Evaluation
• Earning “proficient” designation for Teacher Work Sample
• Earning “proficient” on Philosophy of Education Reflection paper
• Earning “satisfactory” designation on Dispositions Assessment
• Completion of professional portfolio
Gateway 5: Recommendation for Licensure & Professional Practice
• Cumulative 2.75 GPA
• Academic major 2.75 GPA
• Passing required Praxis II content exam(s) as specified by the Ohio Department of Education
• Passing required Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching exam as specified by the Ohio Department of Education