How to Apply
We’re excited you are ready to apply for admission to The College of Education and Human Ecology. To make the application process as easy and smooth as possible, we have outline a step-by-step process to ensure you have everything you need to apply.
If you have questions about the application process or would like to speak with an advisor, contact:
- Teaching and Learning (T&L) Academic Services for graduate (PhD, EdS, MA, or MEd), endorsement, and licensure-only programs
- EHE Office of Undergraduate Student Services for undergraduate (BSEd or minors) programs
Start Your Application
PhD | EdS | MA | MEd | BSEd | Endorsement | Licensure-Only
Admissions considerations – Faculty in the Department of Teaching and Learning consider a number of factors in admission decisions. These include the qualifications of prospective students, the alignment of the prospective student’s interests with program goals and the research and scholarship of faculty and previous experiences in educational settings. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review faculty research and scholarship interests prior to applying.
PhD and EdS Programs
Application Deadlines:
| Program | Admission Term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| All PhD programs | Autumn Semester | Dec. 1 |
MA Programs
Application Deadlines:
| Program | Admission Term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| All MA Programs (U.S. Applicants) | Autumn Semester | April 15 |
| All MA Programs (Int'l applicants) | Autumn Semester | Dec. 1 |
| All MA Programs (U.S. Applicants) | Spring Semester | Sept. 1 |
*International applicants (particularly those who are sponsored and/or funded) seeking admission for the Teaching and Learning Master of Arts (MA) in Spring semester (begins January) or Summer Term (begins May) should contact T&L Academic Services at
tl-academicservices@osu.edu to request permission to do so.
MEd Programs
Application Deadlines:
| Program | Admission Term * | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
All Licensure areas for the MEd | Summer Term (June) | Nov. 15 |
| Visual Impairments | Autumn Semester | Nov. 15 |
| Hearing Impairments | Autumn Semester | June 9 |
BSEd Programs
Application Deadlines:
| Program | Admission Term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| All BSEd programs | Autumn Semester | Early action - Nov. 1 Regular - Feb. 1 |
| All BSEd programs | Spring Semester | Oct. 1 |
Endorsement Programs
You can begin taking Endorsement coursework any semester or term (Autumn, Spring, or Summer) provided that the classes you need are offered. Please refer to the “Course Level” column from the table below to determine which endorsements can be completed at either the undergraduate (U) or graduate (G) level and which must be completed only at the graduate (G) level. To enroll at the university, please refer to Step 2 of the Endorsements Checklist.
| Program | Course Level |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Generalist | U or G |
| Middle Childhood Generalist | U or G |
| P-6 Mathematics Specialist | G only |
| Reading | G only |
| TESOL | G only |
Licensure-Only Programs
Application Deadlines:
If you have questions, please call the T&L Academic Services at 614.292.2332 to schedule an advising appointment.
| Program | Admission Term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Impairments Licensure | Autumn Semester | June 1 |