Reading Education at Ohio State

The reading endorsement is for teachers who want to specialize in reading instruction. This professional development program uses graduate-level courses to train teachers to be highly qualified educators of reading for grades PK-12.

Can be completed completely online and as a graduate, non-degree student. 

The Primary Education (P-5) program is committed to working for social justice and excellence for all children. Our training prepares students to think critically and reflectively while teaching in inventive ways that meet the needs of all learners.

BSEd degree

A first of its kind in Ohio, you can earn your bachelor’s degree pursuing licensure in early childhood education and as a visual impairments intervention specialist. This dual licensure program provides you with diverse knowledge and experiences that will contribute to gainful employment in a competitive field. 

BSEd and Licensure available

The Literacies, Literature, and Learning (LLL) specialization encompasses fields such as Reading and Writing Development, Children’s and Young Adult Literature, and English Education across early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary contexts. Students will gain a broad understanding of literacy, literature, and English education while also developing a deep understanding in a specific area of scholarship.

PhD program

A leader in literacy research and teaching, the Reading and Literacy in Early and Middle Childhood specialization provides you a strong theoretical and practical understanding of teaching, learning and educational environments. 

Courses in the MA program can be taken as grad, non-degree.

Our high-ranking Special Education programs attract students from across the nation who learn how to effectively use high-leverage practices to enhance the learning of individuals with disabilities. The Special Education program offers several degree-granting specializations, as well as licensure- and endorsement-only tracks.

Undergraduate and Graduate degrees available.

Graduate students in Ohio State’s Literature for Children and Young Adults specialization pursue deep study of the history, evolution and current trends in children’s and young adult literature from nationally and internationally recognized scholars.

Courses in the MA program can be taken as grad, non-degree.

The Integrated Language Arts program combines your passions for reading, writing and working with children in a degree leading to a license to teach in Ohio. You will learn all aspects of literature, writing, English, speaking, and listening, as well as the latest theory and research in the field of teaching and learning.

BS degree available.

The Literacies, Literature, and Learning (LLL) specialization encompasses fields such as Reading and Writing Development, Children’s and Young Adult Literature, and English Education across early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary contexts.

PhD degree available.

In this major, you will choose a specialization that connects with your interests and career goals, exploring child and youth development, community connections to education, and non-formal education methods. In your culminating year, you will engage in a year-long internship, learning hands-on about teaching and learning opportunities in a community organization.

BS degree available.

In this major, you will choose a specialization that connects with your interests and career goals, exploring child and youth development, community connections to education, and non-formal education methods. In your culminating year, you will engage in a year-long internship, learning hands-on about teaching and learning opportunities in a community organization.

BS, Minor, MS, PhD degrees available.