Meeting these minimum requirements does not assure admission to any MEd program. Overall candidate profiles and program capacity are considered in the admission process. Underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply. Return to top of page Elementary education Students who wish to become elementary teachers must first complete a baccalaureate degree in a major of their choice and then apply to the Integrated Teaching and Learning MEd teacher preparation program. These courses should be completed prior to admission to the Columbus campus.
Programs vary on regional campuses.
The format is available from the regional advising offices. The course work in foreign language must include two literature, two language, and two culture courses. To be eligible for Ohio Provisional Teacher Certification, students must successfully complete the prerequisite courses, the MEd program, and the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching and appropriate Specialty Area Tests. Return to top of page Sensory disabilities Undergraduate students who wish to teach children with hearing or visual disabilities should first complete the undergraduate pre-special education program in the School of Physical Activity and Educational Services or its equivalent and then apply to the sensory disabilities MEd teacher preparation program in the School of Teaching and Learning. Students who do not complete the pre-special education major will have many prerequisite courses to take in addition to the MEd.