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Graduate/Professional Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I apply for graduate school at OSU (Columbus campus)?
  2. How can I find out more about the Master of Education (M.Ed.) at OSU?
  3. What is the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and how do I register for it?
  4. How do I gain initial teacher licensure in the State of Ohio?
  5. I am interested in becoming a teacher in a state other than Ohio. Where can I go for more information about the requirements?

1) How do I apply for graduate school at OSU (Columbus campus)?

Instructions for applying to graduate school at OSU are available at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu.

At the site, you can apply online and download supplemental application materials such as the Reference Form. You should also contact your graduate program of choice for specific information about their requirements and application instructions.

If you are interested in applying to an OSU regional campus, please contact your desired campus of enrollment for more information.

2) How can I find out more about the Master of Education (M.Ed.) at OSU?

Descriptions of OSU's School of Teaching and Learning M.Ed. programs are available at the following website: http://ehe.osu.edu/edtl/academics/med/

The School of Teaching and Learning also offers several information sessions about their M.Ed. Programs during Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters.

Students interested in attending one of OSU's regional campuses, should see the following links for more information:

3) What is the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and how do I register for it?

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is a graduate admissions test that is required by many (but not all) graduate programs. You will need to contact your graduate programs of choice to determine if they require the GRE or any other standardized test to support your application for admission. The GRE measures critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning skills. You will want to schedule this test at least a few months prior to the application deadline to allow you time to retake the exam if necessary and to ensure that your scores will reach your prospective graduate programs by their application deadlines. Please see the GRE website for specific up to date information on how to register for this exam.

4) How do I gain initial teacher licensure in the State of Ohio?

After earning your Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology at OSU and completing required undergraduate prerequisite coursework, you must complete further schooling through an approved teacher preparation program. These programs range from graduate programs that include teacher licensure (like those available through OSU's School of Teaching and Learning) to post-bachelors programs where students do not earn a graduate degree but complete additional undergraduate coursework toward teacher licensure.

In addition to completing an approved teacher preparation program, one must also have the following to earn initial teacher licensure:

Please see the Ohio Department of Education website for more information on licensure requirements.

5) I am interested in becoming a teacher in a state other than Ohio. Where can I go for more information about the requirements?

If you are interested in becoming a teacher in a state other than Ohio, you should consult the Department of Education in the state in which you want to teach for information on their certification/licensure requirements.

The University of Kentucky has compiled links to the Departments of Education for all 50 states.

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