Our flexible programs allow students to gain their master’s degree and license in a style that meets their needs. The full-time School Based program can be completed within 11 months; while the Professional Teacher program is available as part- or full-time.
M.Ed. Initial Licensure
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Initial Licensure
For post-baccalaureate students who hold a B.A or B.S. degree (or equivalent) and wish to obtain a teaching license while completing an M.Ed. degree, JCU provides two different pathways:
- School-Based Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Professional Teacher Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Upon completion of the accredited teacher preparation programs, you’ll have a Master of Education degree and a teacher's license in one of the following areas:
- Early childhood (pre-K through grade 5)
- Middle childhood (grades 4 through 9)
- Adolescent/young adult (grades 7 through 12)
M.Ed. in Initial Licensure Program Highlights
What specializations are available at JCU for a M.Ed. degree?
Initial Licensure: School Based
The School-Based Master of Education is a full-time program designed for individuals with a baccalaureate or higher degree who seek initial teaching licensure. A collaborative endeavor between the Department of Education & School Psychology and its partner schools, the program can be completed within 11 months, which includes one summer, one full academic year and immersion in a partner school for internship.
Initial Licensure: Professional Teacher
The Professional Teacher Initial Licensure program provides adult learners the opportunity to obtain Ohio teacher licensure as a part-time or full-time student. It can be completed within five years, featuring diverse in-field training throughout the program, with the final two academic semesters featuring immersion into clinical teaching experiences.
Accreditations
- National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Ohio Department of Higher Education
Courses
For those pursuing the middle childhood and adolescent/young adult licenses, coursework is required in the specific teaching field. These requirements are determined during individual transcript evaluation.
Additional coursework in the content area(s) may be required.
- Middle Childhood: Preparation for licensure in teaching fields (two required): language arts; mathematics; social studies; or science.
- Adolescent-Young Adult: Preparation for licensure in: integrated language arts; integrated social studies; mathematics; life science; life science/chemistry; physical science: physics, chemistry, or chemistry/physics.
Successful completion of a written comprehensive examination is a requirement for the Master of Education degree.
