Program Code: ND8869 (Graduate) ND8928 (Undergraduate)
The Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement (Grade 4–5), offered in the summer term only, allows teachers who hold a current valid Ohio Early Childhood Education (PreK–Grade 3) license to teach all core academic content areas in grades four and five. The program is made up of 5 courses that are available entirely online plus field experience. The addition of this endorsement to your license provides school districts with greater staffing flexibility, Early Childhood teachers with additional teaching options, and facilitates the mobility of teachers into Ohio from other states.
Ohio University will be offering this program at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels for 2021. There is no guarantee that we will continue offering this program at the Undergraduate level beyond Summer 2021 so if you are a current Ohio University student or a Patton College alum consider enrolling in 2021.
Please watch our informative video, to learn more about:
- Courses and when they are offered
- Cost
- Field Experience
- Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE)
- Eligibility to take the program
- Application
Who can enroll?
Admissions Requirements
Currently licensed Early Childhood educators are eligible for this program at the undergraduate and graduate level per Ohio Department of Education regulations, but Endorsement cohorts are not eligible for GA/GRS tuition waivers. You must have at least a 2.75 Undergraduate GPA to be accepted into the graduate-level program and submit official transcripts from all universities attended when you apply unless you are an Ohio University graduate.
Curriculum
Term |
4th-5th Grade Generalist Courses |
Credits |
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Summer |
EDEL 4250/5250 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Fourth and Fifth Graders |
2 |
Summer |
EDEL 3560/5560 Teaching Social Studies to Fourth and Fifth Graders |
2 |
Summer |
EDEL 4370/5370 Teaching Mathematics to Fourth and Fifth Graders |
2 |
Summer |
EDEL 4480/5480 Teaching Science to Fourth and Fifth Graders |
2 |
Summer |
EDPL 3910/5910 Field Experience in Grades 4 & 5 |
1 |
Tuition Fees and Financial Aid:
Tuition and fees for this program at the graduate level are available on the Bursar's website. Only two courses require materials and you may purchase them wherever you like to get the best deal. For tuition and fees at the undergraduate level please visit https://www.ohio.edu/bursar/undergraduate-tuition.
Financial Aid is available but limited to undergraduate Direct Loans that require a minimum of six credit hours. Please complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA at https://fafsa.gov (Ohio University school code: 003100) for financial aid consideration for Summer Semester 2021. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships if you have any questions: financial.aid.elearn@ohio.edu.
Deadlines
Our next graduate cohort is scheduled to begin May 10, 2021 during our Summer term. Graduate Applications will again be accepted beginning in January 2021 for this program. The deadline for application is April 26, 2021 (No exceptions) for admission in the entire Summer program for undergraduates and graduate students.
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