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1 College of Education and Human Services Graduate Level Initial Teacher Prep Program Adolescent/Young Adult, Middle Childhood, and Multi- Age Licensure Program Overview and Admissions Instructions Persons with a bachelor's degree from an approved college or university who wish to work towards an Adolescent/Young Adult, Middle Childhood, or Multi- Age teaching license in an intensive, professional program and who are able to make a full- time commitment for twelve months may be eligible for participation in a program offered by Wright State University. Please note: the program begins once per year in the summer semester and is completed at the end of the following spring semester. Prior to admission to this program, candidates must have completed appropriate content coursework and pre- requisite Phase I education courses and school placements. A grade of C or better is required in all coursework. Additional admission requirements include a 2.7 cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and passing scores on the appropriate state mandated licensure examinations (see below). Petitions to be admitted with less than a 2.7 GPA and/or low scores can be submitted with your Graduate School application. Candidates will take most courses as a cohort group regardless of teaching field. University classes will be held twice a week, along with 2 to 3 days per week in a public school classroom. Upon successful completion of all required coursework and the state mandated licensure examinations, candidates may be eligible to apply for an initial Ohio License. In addition, the state of Ohio requires licensure applicants to pass a state and federal background check to qualify for teacher licensure. Step 1: Visit with a Teacher Licensure Advisor Make an appointment with one of our advisors to learn about the program and to learn about content coursework and Phase I education courses and school placements required prior to admission into the program. Advising information is posted at Step 2: Request a Transcript Evaluation (if needed) If you are completing (or have completed) one of the WSU bachelor degree programs that are designed to deliver content knowledge, then you have completed all the necessary content and Phase I requirements. Please proceed to step 6. If you completed a bachelor degree from another college/university or completed a bachelor s degree at WSU other than those mentioned above, you must request a transcript evaluation so that we can determine what (if any) content courses and Phase I courses and school placements must be completed prior to admission into the program. Proceed to step 3. Step 3: Apply for Admission to the University to Complete Pre- requisite Courses and School Placements In order to complete required content and Phase I coursework and school placements (as determined by the Transcript Evaluation process), candidates must apply for admission to the university through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions. When completing the admission application, indicate that you wish to be a licensure candidate. The major you should indicate is based on the grade range/subject area you plan to teach: Grade Range/Subject Adolescent/Young Adult (grades 7-12) - all subjects Middle Childhood (grades 4-9) - all subjects Multi- Age (grades P- 12) - Spanish, French, German, Visual Arts Major CTAYA- PRE (subject area) CTMIDCH- PRE (two subject areas) MULTILIC- PRE (subject area) Step 4: Request a TK20 account. TK20 is an assessment; accountability and management system to help colleges and universities meet requirements for accreditation. Candidates will use TK20 for a variety of things, including a program portfolio, various course assessments and all field placement documentation. Requests for an account can take 3-5 days to process. The link to the request form is available at Step 5: Complete Pre- requisite courses and School Placements Register for and complete all required courses and school placements as documented on the Transcript Evaluation. A grade of C or better is required for all courses. Step 6: Successfully Complete the Appropriate State Required Licensure Examination(s) Candidates must submit a satisfactory score on the state mandated content area exams. Candidates pursuing licensure in Adolescent/Young Adult (all subjects), Middle Childhood (all subjects) and Multi- Age (Visual Arts only) must pass the appropriate state of Ohio mandated content area exams. Contact a Student Services advisor to determine the appropriate numbers and exam registration information.

2 Step 6 (continued) Candidates pursuing licensure in Multi- Age (French, Spanish or German) must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Written Proficiency Test (WPT). Registration and testing information is available at A score of Advanced Low is required on both the OPI and WPT exams. Please note: This score is higher than that required by the Ohio Department of Education. Candidates will need to test several months in advance of the application deadline to receive scores on time. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING EXAM SCORE REPORTS: When registering for the appropriate content area exams, you should request that your scores be sent to Wright State University. You will be notified by the testing agency when your report is available. Please print one copy of the score report and deliver it to the Office of Student Services, 378 Allyn Hall. You should also print one copy for your personal records and/or save the score report (in PDF) form to your computer. OPI/WPT: OPI and WPT score reports are only delivered to the testing candidate. Please print a copy of the report and deliver it to the Office of Student Services, 378 Allyn Hall. For both exam types, the Office of Student Services will provide a copy of your score report(s) to the Graduate School to be used in the university admissions process. Step 7: Apply for Admission to the WSU Graduate School (due March 1st) Candidates for admission to the program must apply for admission to the university through the Graduate School ( school/admissions/apply- now). When completing the application, indicate that you wish to be degree seeking and will be pursuing a MEd. Indicate your major as Classroom Teacher Program. Your program concentration will be based on the grade range/subject you wish to teach: AYA- MED (for the Adolescent to Young Adult license), MIDCH- MED (for the Middle Childhood license) or MULTI- MED (for the Multi- Age license). Please include your subject area(s) in parentheses. Step 8: Apply for Admission to the Graduate Level Initial Teacher Prep Program (due March 1st) Candidates for admission must apply for admission to the program through the CEHS Office of Student Services. The application packet is available at All forms must be turned into the Office of Students Services, 378 Allyn Hall. Application materials may be turned in as you complete them; you need not wait until you have completed every item of the application. Step 9: Apply for a Field Placement for fall semester (due by posted deadline) In anticipation of being accepted into the program, log into your TK20 account and complete the application for a field placement in a local public school. The Office of Partnerships and School placements will follow up with you regarding placement information. Application deadlines are posted at Note: school placement start dates are based on the public school calendar, not the university s start date. Step 10: Register for Program Courses Upon admission into the program, candidates will receive a welcome letter from the college s Teacher Education Department. Registration information for summer semester will be included with this letter. A faculty advisor will provide future registration information. IMPORTANT DATES Graduate School Application Deadline Program Application Deadline Field Placement Application Deadline Last Registration Date for the Content Exam(s) Last Registration Date for the OPI/WPT Exams March 1 March 1 available at Recommended before January 1 Recommended before January 1 Graduate Tuition Scholarship Persons with a 3.0 or better undergraduate GPA may qualify for financial assistance from our Graduate Tuition Scholarship program. If you are interested in learning more about scholarship criteria and eligibility, please visit

3 Graduate Level Initial Teacher Preparation Program I have read and printed for my files the Information and Instructions and Student Self check pages of this application. Signature Date mm/dd/yyyy Print Name Univ. Banner ID#

4 Graduate Level Initial Teacher Preparation Program Because each page can be turned in at separate times, we ask for your name and UID on multiple pages. Please return this form in person, by mail, or as a scanned document. Deliver in person to 378 Allyn Hall, or to theresa.hicks@wright.edu, or mail to: Office of Student Services College of Education and Human Services Wright State University 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy Dayton, OH STUDENT ADMISSION DATA Print Name Univ. Banner ID# Current Address City State Zip Code WSU Address (you.0@wright.edu) Primary Phone Alternate Phone Number, if any To my knowledge, I have met the minimum admissions requirements, or well do so prior to the start of the program. Signature Date mm/dd/yyyy

5 Graduate Level Teacher Preparation Program Initial Licensure Areas Available Middle Childhood license, (grades 4 9, teaching any two of the following subjects Language Arts + Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) Multi-Age license, Visual Arts (PK-12) Multi-Age license, Computer Science (PK-12) approval is pending for this program World Languages, Multi-Age license, French (PK-12), German (PK-12) or Spanish (PK-12) AYA license, Biology (Life Science) (7-12) AYA license, Life Sciences (Biology) and Chemistry (7-12) AYA license, Chemistry (7-12) AYA license, Integrated Science (7-12) AYA license, Integrated Social Studies (7-12) AYA license, Life Sciences (Biology) and Earth Science (Geology) (7-12) AYA license, Integrated Language Arts (7-12) AYA license, Integrated Mathematics (7-12) AYA license, Life Sciences (Biology) and Physics (7-12) AYA license, Physical Sciences: Physics (7-12) AYA license, Physical Sciences: (Physics and Chemistry) (7-12) AYA license, Earth Science (Geology) and Chemistry (7-12) AYA license, Earth Science (Geology) and Physics (7-12) AYA license, Earth Science (Geology) and Space Sciences (7-12)

6 Graduate Level Initial Teacher Preparation Program Writing Sample Reminder The CEHS Office of Student Services will administer a writing sample of 250 to 500 words as part of the application process for admission.! Schedule: Writing samples are held in 384 Allyn Hall every Monday at 2:00 p.m. and every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. except when these dates fall on a holiday or other time during which the University is closed. Please call the Office of Student Services at (937) or 3086 if you need to arrange an alternate time to complete your writing sample.! Procedure: We request that students sign up in advance for their writing samples, but walk-ins will be honored if space permits. Applicants should arrange to complete their writing samples on a timely basis. The writing sample is a part of the application and must comply with the application deadlines. " Report to 378 Allyn Hall on the assigned date and time. " Bring with you a large blue examination booklet ( Blue Book, can be purchased at the University bookstore), black ink pens, and a picture ID. " Do not bring a dictionary or thesaurus. " The supervisor will assign a topic and the candidate may begin writing. Note: the writing sample is not a timed event. The goal is to collect a sample of your best effort, not to see what you can produce within a specific time period.! Evaluation: The writing sample is one item considered as part of the whole admission process. It is up to the discretion of the selection committee to determine how the sample will be evaluated. The Admissions Committee may evaluate writing samples prior to the review of the candidate s application or the sample may be read as part of the committee review or interview session. Writing samples are evaluated primarily based on sentence structure, spelling, grammar, word usage, and basic writing skills. Content is important but not the primary purpose of the writing sample. We urge students who feel they may need assistance with writing to visit the University s Writing Center in 031 Dunbar Library ( ).! Special Circumstances: Students who have disabilities requiring special consideration shall be accommodated through the Office of Disability Services, located at 023 Student Union ( , TTY ). Any modifications of the above stated policy and procedures would be noted with the writing sample. Exceptions to the above process may be made with the approval of Chris Murphy, Assistant Dean ( ).

7 Graduate Level Initial Teacher Preparation Program Self-Assessment and Career Objective Name Univ. Banner ID# Career Goal - Teaching Area (See list of teaching areas in this application packet.) I anticipate beginning my professional education coursework starting in the next available cohort and I would like to become licensed to teach in the following area: (see list of teaching areas) Self-Assessment List your strengths that will assist you as a teacher: Identify some of the areas you look forward to learning about in your program:

8 Recommendation Form # 1 (from a faculty member) College of Education and Human Services Wright State University Dayton, Ohio The student named below is applying for admission to a Teacher Education program. As a part of the admissions process, candidates are asked to seek the recommendations of those familiar with their work, and who can speak to the applicant s desire to be a teacher and/or their knowledge of their teaching content area. Complete the ratings below and circle a number in the area to indicate your rating. Should you desire to provide additional written information, please do so on reverse side of this form. Thank you for assisting us in selecting tomorrow s teachers. Please return this form in person, by mail, or as a scanned document attached in an to: 378 Allyn Hall, or to theresa.hicks@wright.edu, or mail to: Office of Student Services College of Education and Human Services Wright State University 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy Dayton, OH Applicant s Name/Last (please print or type) First M.I. Univ. Banner ID # I hereby provide permission for this reference form to be completed by the person noted below. Signature / Date - Please circle a number for each area. Outstanding Above Average Average Unacceptable NA Dependability Ability to work with others Academic performance in content area Interest in the profession Relation with peers & supervisors Job performance (if applicable) Attendance Speed of Learning New Tasks Problem Solving Please record any additional comments on the reverse side. Name/Last (please print or type) First M.I. Title Signature / Date Relationship to Applicant

9 Recommendation Form # 2 (from an employer, advisor, supervisor) College of Education and Human Services Wright State University Dayton, Ohio The student named below is applying for admission to a Teacher Education program. As a part of the admissions process, candidates are asked to seek the recommendations of those familiar with their work, and who can speak to the applicant s desire to be a teacher and/or their knowledge of their teaching content area. Complete the ratings below and circle a number in the area to indicate your rating. Should you desire to provide additional written information, please do so on reverse side of this form. Thank you for assisting us in selecting tomorrow s teachers. Please return this form in person, by mail, or as a scanned document attached in an to: 378 Allyn Hall, or to theresa.hicks@wright.edu, or mail to: Office of Student Services College of Education and Human Services Wright State University 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy Dayton, OH Applicant s Name/Last (please print or type) First M.I. Univ. Banner ID # I hereby provide permission for this reference form to be completed by the person noted below. Signature - Please circle a number for each area. Outstandin g Above Average Average / Date Unacceptabl e NA4 Dependability Ability to work with others Academic performance in content area Interest in the profession Relation with peers & supervisors Job performance (if applicable) Attendance Speed of Learning New Tasks Problem Solving Please record any additional comments on the reverse side. Name/Last (please print or type) First M.I. Title Signature / Date Relationship to Applicant LP

10 Graduate Level Initial Teacher Preparation Program Statement of Good Moral Character The State of Ohio requires that all individuals completing teacher licensure be of Good Moral Character. The State s definition is found in section 3301:21-01 of the Administrative Code of Ohio. It is as follows: (M) Good moral character. A person shall be deemed to be of good moral character provided that said individual has not pleaded guilty to or been convicted of any felony, any violation of section (corruption of a minor) or section (sexual imposition), or division (A) or (C) or section (importuning) of the Revised Code, any offense of violence, theft offense, or drug offense that is not a minor misdemeanor, or any substantively comparable ordinance of a municipal corporation or of another state. An individual who has pleaded guilty to or has been convicted of any such offense may have an application for licensure considered by the state board of education, provided such individual meets the conditions specified in rule of the Administrative Code. Please sign this form. Your signature states that you are aware of this licensure requirement and that you satisfy this requirement. Enrollment without disclosing this information does not obligate the college to recommend licensure. Expunged records are available for review when applying for a teaching credential and you should answer the questions below as if the record is not expunged. Please Print Name Date Univ. Banner ID# Signature Date Please complete the following: 1. Have you ever been convicted of, found guilty of, or pled guilty to any misdemeanor other than traffic offenses? Yes No 2. Have you ever been convicted of, found guilty of or pled guilty to any felony? Yes No 3. Have you ever had a criminal conviction sealed or expunged? Yes No 4. Have you ever had a teaching certificate limited, suspended, or revoked? Yes No 5. Have you ever surrendered a teaching certificate, license, or permit? Yes No (If yes to any question, attach an explanation to this application) An individual who has plead guilty to or has been convicted of any such offense may have an application for licensure considered by the State Board of Education, provided said individual meets the conditions specified in Rule of the Administrative Code.

11 Graduate Level Initial Teacher Preparation Program Content Verification Form To be fully admitted to the Graduate Level Initial Teacher Preparation Program, one needs to have completed the content course work and pre-requisite Phase I education courses and experiences for your area of licensure. Regardless of where you completed your content courses and any preliminary Phase I education courses, those courses require a grade of C or better. Because there are a variety of definitions and procedures to be complete with content, it is best that you visit with your advisor (see below to learn who your content advisor is). Please visit your advisor and have them sign off on this form. You will not be able to begin the Graduate Level Teacher Preparation Program without this clearance. Licensure Area (See list of teaching areas in this application packet.) Has completed (or is currently completing) appropriate content related degree. Name of degree/major (anticipated) date of graduation and/or Needs to complete the courses listed below: (included Phase I courses if applicable) *Advisor (see notes below) Student s Name: Date: Univ. Banner ID# *If you are currently a Wright State student completing a content related bachelor s degree, your content advisor is: Social Sciences Dr. Noeleen McIlvenna; Sciences Susan Yeoman; Mathematics Dr. Susann Mathews; Language Arts Dr. Carol Loranger; Art Dr. Glen Cebulash; World Languages (Spanish/French/German) Dr. Marie Hertzler, Middle Childhood Ed see licensure advisors in 378 Allyn. The individuals named above will note your remaining courses and our Licensure Advisors will review for completion before you begin the program. If you already have a content related bachelor s degree and it was not a WSU degree designed for content areas, your content advisor is: Social Sciences Dr. Noeleen McIlvenna; Sciences Susan Yeoman; Mathematics Dr Susann Mathews; Language Arts Dr. Carol Loranger; Art Dr Glen Cebulash (if you have a BFA in Art, you will be considered complete in content and a Licensure Advisor will sign as your advisor); World Languages (Spanish/French/German) Dr. Marie Hertzler; Middle Childhood Ed see licensure advisors in 378 Allyn. The individuals named above will note your remaining courses and our Licensure Advisors will review for completion before you begin the program. Please call (937) or 3088 to make an appointment with one of our advisors to learn about the program and to learn about content coursework and Phase I education courses and school placements required prior to admission into the program. LP

12 STUDENT SELF CHECK Have you completed these areas of your applications? WSU Graduate School Application: see deadlines below Yes No to a Graduate M.Ed. degree (on-line from their web site) Official (non-wsu) transcripts (if you are graduating from a WSU program, your transcripts will automatically be available to the Graduate School) Admissions Petition for low GPA (if required) undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or better required Returned completed items above to the Graduate School, E344 Student Union, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Questions regarding the WSU Graduate School application process may be directed to (937) For more information, please visit their web site at: Graduate Level Teacher Preparation Program Application (this application) Yes No Acceptance (or pending admission) to WSU Graduate School Content Exam score(s) or OPI & WPT scores for world language candidates (WSU requires a score of Advanced Low on each exam for admissions consideration) Writing sample Content verification form signed by an advisor, with request for interview form Two recommendation forms requested 1. from a faculty member in your content/field 2. from an employer, advisor, supervisor, etc. Self Assessment & Career Objectives Statement of Good Moral Character Applied for your school placement via Tk20 with the Office of Partnerships & Field Experiences Questions regarding this application process may be directed to (937) , or through at cehs-ss@wright.edu. Note: school placement start dates are based on the public school s calendar, not the university s start date. Regardless of where you completed your content courses and any preliminary Phase I education courses, those courses require a grade of C or better. LP