The WDE Section offers three undergraduate programs, an M.A. and Ph.D., as well as a range of certificate and licensure options for professionals in Workforce Development and Education. Many of our programs utilize cutting edge technology and our program is uniquely suited to the needs of working professions. The majority of the classes take place in the evenings. A significant number of courses are taught on-line. 

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Program

Graduate Programs

Ph.D. Program    Ph.D. Program Checklist

M.A. Program      MA Program Checklist

How to apply

Graduate School Applications

Undergraduate Student Applications

Direct Enrollment:

New first quarter freshmen and transfer students admitted to The Ohio State University have the option of direct enrollment into the School of Physical Activity & Educational Services (PAES). For direct enrollment, The School of PAES requires that incoming freshmen have a composite ACT score of 22 or higher (SAT score of 1020 or higher) or a high school class rank in the top 35% of their graduating class. Transfer students who meet OSU admission requirements can be directly enrolled into the School of PAES.

Undergraduate students directly enrolled in PAES are considered pre-majors and must follow the application procedure for admission to the desired major. This procedure includes completion of prerequisite courses, achievement of minimum required grade point average, and any other requirement stipulated for the major.

Selective Admissions:

The PAES Office of Student Services & Academic Programs has applications for each major available to students. The application processes for all majors in the School of PAES require that you complete an application form and submit it along with a statement of intent, resume, letters of reference, and official transcripts of all college and university work (an OSU advising report is acceptable for coursework completed at OSU). Other admission criteria vary depending on the major. For the major in Technical Education and Training, the requirements are as follows: 

Technical Education and Training accepts applications the third week of any quarter for the next quarter’s admission. All students should have completed 45 hours of course work with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for the Corporate Training and Development and 2.75 for the Business Education Teacher Education. In addition, students must complete the following classes with a grade of C- or better: English 110, Mathematics placement at level R, or completion of Math 075/104.

Financial awards

WDE has four scholarship awards available for graduate students. These awards include the Dowling Fund, the Hendrickson Award, the Reubel Award and the Vivian Award. Students in our section may apply for more than one award per year, however, the Hendrickson Award is only given to a student one time. The College of Education and Human Ecology has a scholarship process that usually begins in the fall quarter for applying for these awards (except the Dowling Fund, in which the application form is available from the section secretary, Mary Karabinos, in A340 PAES Building). Below is a brief description of the awards.

Dowling Fund

This fund supports travel to professional conferences and meetings to present or co-present a paper. Multiple awards are given throughout the year, with a $500.00 maximum for each award. Requirements for application include the Section Awards Application Form, a letter of acceptance from the conference or meeting and a travel budget for the conference. Requests should be submitted immediately following acceptance of your paper.

Hendrickson Award

The Hendrickson Award supports the completion of WDE Ph.D. dissertations or M.A. theses. Up to two awards are given each year with a $1,000 maximum per award. Application requirements include the College of Education and Human Ecology Scholarship Application Form and related materials, an approved dissertation or thesis, a five-page proposal including your budget, and your advisor’s letter of support. Application deadline is set each year by the College of Education and Human Ecology.

Reubel Award

This award recognizes exemplary academic achievement, involvement in professional activities, instructional support to faculty, or other scholarly contributions to the field of business education. Up to three awards are given each year with a $1,000 maximum for each award. Application requirements include being actively enrolled in a WDE graduate program, and the College of Education and Human Ecology Scholarship Application Form and related materials. Deadline for submission of applications is s set each year by the College of Education and Human Ecology.

Vivian Award

This award recognizes exemplary academic achievement, involvement in professional activities, instructional support to faculty, or other scholarly contributions to the field of business and marketing education. Up to three awards are given each year with a $1,000 maximum for each award. Application requirements include being actively enrolled in a WDE graduate program and the College of Education and Human Ecology Scholarship Application Form and related materials. Deadline for submission of applications is s set each year by the College of Education and Human Ecology.