Business Education, Master of Arts in Educational Studies, Workforce Development and Education
The Master of Arts specialization in Business Education prepares professionals for careers as licensed teachers in public and private schools. The program objectives are to provide an appropriate series of courses and experiences to enable graduates to successfully enter teaching, leadership, training and supervisory positions in the private sector or public agencies and organizations.
Program features
Students accepted into the program complete the teacher education curriculum, pass the OAE Assessment of Professional Knowledge (002 or 003), and the OAE 008 Business Education test.
Once complete, students are eligible for Ohio Resident Educator Teacher Licensure in Integrated Business Education (grades 7-12).
Career Paths
Other possible employment options could include corporate training and development and entry-level management positions in a variety of business and industry settings.
Funding Options
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.
The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related field
Program start
Autumn, Spring and Summer Semester
Deadline to apply
October 1 for spring semester;
March 1 for summer term;
April 1 for autumn semester
Minimum Program hours
46
Licensure Disclosure
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground.
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