Licensure Information

How to Apply for an Educator License After Program Completion

(Please visit the Vacca Office webpage for information on completing the Pre-Application for Licensure process)

Educator Licensure Application Policy (please read carefully):

Students in the teacher education programs must apply for State of Ohio Licensure within 12 months of program completion (defined by completion of all licensure program requirements). After 12 months, applicants must meet State-approved program/licensure requirements that are in effect at the time of application. This means that students who apply after the 12-month deadline may have to take additional coursework if the content, methods courses, program requirements, or licensure requirements have changed since the completion of their education licensure program.

If a student does not apply for their license within 6 years, they are subject to any additional state licensure requirements and are also subject to additional coursework based on changes in areas such as content, the age of coursework and changes in program requirements. A minimum of 9 credit hours will be required to apply for licensure after 6 years of program completion.

TESL Endorsement 

• This program is also offered as an initial multi-age licensure in TESL

Please contact the

English Department

in the College of Arts & Sciences