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Licensure Information

How to Apply for an Educator License After Program Completion

Please visit the Vacca Office of Student Services webpage for information on completing the process.

Educator Licensure Application Policy (please read carefully):

Students in the teacher education programs must apply for State of Ohio Licensure within 12 months of program completion (defined by completion of all licensure program requirements). After 12 months, applicants must meet State-approved program/licensure requirements that are in effect at the time of application. This means that students who apply after the 12-month deadline may have to take additional coursework if the content, methods courses, program requirements, or licensure requirements have changed since the completion of their education licensure program.

If a student does not apply for their license within 6 years, they are subject to any additional state licensure requirements and are also subject to additional coursework based on changes in areas such as content, the age of coursework and changes in program requirements. A minimum of 9 credit hours will be required to apply for licensure after 6 years of program completion.

Licensure Program Areas and Contacts

Early Childhood Education (±Ê–5)

Middle Childhood Education (4–9)

Adolescent and Young Adult Education/Secondary Education (7–12)

Special Education

  • Special Education Initial Licensure Preparation
  • Special Education Additional Licensure Preparation

School Counseling

School Psychology

Speech Language Pathology

School Health

School Library Media (K–12)