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Baldwin-Wallace College is recognized for preparing teachers to be reflective decision makers who are contributing, compassionate, and competent educators.
B-W's licensure programs for adults seeking their initial teaching license are designed to meet the needs of tomorrow's classroom teachers -- building the foundations of lifelong learning and preparing students for the certainty of change.
The Licensure Only Program is a post-baccalaureate program for adults who hold a degree from B-W or another accredited college or university, and wish to earn an initial Ohio teaching license without completing a second bachelor's or master’s degree. The Licensure Only Program is undergraduate coursework only, and does not grant admission to the master’s program.
Teachers who wish to update their current license by adding another subject area or teaching field to meet state standards can also follow the licensure only curriculae outlined below.
B-W also offers the License+Master's Program for college graduates seeking the Master of Arts in Education degree along with an initial teaching license.
Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 3)
This license is for candidates who wish to teach children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3 (ages 3 - 8). Students who complete the Early Childhood licensure program through Baldwin-Wallace College will also receive the Reading Endorsement (PreK - Grade 3) as an addition to their Early Childhood teaching license.
Licensure Only Program Outline: Early Childhood Education
Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9)
The Middle Childhood license is for Grades 4 through 9 (ages 8 - 14), and requires that teachers hold a license in two subject areas from the following: Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. Students who select Reading and Language Arts as one of their Middle Childhood teaching areas will also receive the Reading Endorsement (grades 4-9) as an addition to their Middle Childhood teaching license. Students must complete requirements of the Middle Childhood Program Outline and 2 subject areas from the teaching fields for Middle Childhood.
Licensure Only Program Outlines: Middle Childhood Education
Adolescent/Young Adult (Grades 7-12)
The Adolescent/Young Adult license is for subject-related teaching disciplines that span Grades 7 through 12 (ages 12 - 21). Teaching areas are listed below. Students must complete requirements of the Adolescent/Young Adult Program Outline and the AYA Teaching Fields of choice. See also Multi-Age, below, for additional subject-related teaching areas.
Licensure Only Program Outlines: Adolescent/Young Adult Education
AYA Teaching Field Requirements:
Integrated Language Arts - Grades 7-12
Integrated Mathematics - Grades 7-12
Integrated Science Outline - Grades 7-12
Integrated Social Studies - Grades 7-12
Life Science - Grades 7-12
Physical Science - Grades 7-12
Multi-Age (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12)
The Multi-Age license is for subject-related teaching disciplines that span Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 3-21). Students must complete requirements of the Multi-Age Program Outline and the Multi-Age Teaching Fields of choice. See also Adolescent/Young Adult, above, for additional subject-related teaching areas.
Licensure Only Program Outlines: Multi-Age Education
Multi-Age Teaching Field Requirements:
French - PreK-12
German - PreK-12
Spanish - PreK-12
Health - PreK-12
Physical Education - PreK-12
Music (through the Conservatory) - PreK-12
Visual Arts - PreK-12
Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (Kindergarten - Grade 12)
Previously called Specific Learning Disabled, this Intervention Specialist License is for Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 5 - 21).
Licensure Only Program Outline: Mild/Moderate Educational Needs
Program Requirements
“Model Program” sheets detailing the requirements for each teaching area in the Licensure Only program may be obtained online (click on the links above). Once enrolled, an academic advisor in the Division of Education works with each Licensure Only student and clarifies individual program requirements when previous college work may be considered as transfer credit. The Licensure Only advisor works with the various academic departments to determine transfer equivalencies for coursework taken at other accredited colleges and universities. Any education and psychology coursework transferred from other schools can not be more than ten years old.
The length of time it takes to complete the Licensure Only program varies depending on what the student wishes to teach and how much coursework applies from previous college work. Most students require at least two and a half years to complete the program. Many courses may be available evenings, so students often continue to work while attending Baldwin-Wallace part-time for the first few years. Students will need to complete professional methods coursework, their field experience and student teaching during the day. In addition, some teaching areas require extensive day coursework (math, sciences, health and physical education, foreign language, visual arts, music).
Candidates with a criminal record will not be eligible to complete the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin-Wallace College. The Education Division will not send a student into a school for observation, clinical practice or student teaching if he or she does not have a clear BCI check.
Learn More
To learn more about seeking an initial teaching license, come to an information session.
These sessions are designed for college graduates who want to become licensed teachers in Ohio.
To talk with an admission counselor about the application process and making a career transition to teaching, phone 440-826-8012 or email evening@bw.edu.
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