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John Carroll University / Academics / Education / Student Resources / Licensure Resources

Applying for Teacher Licensure

The JCU Education Department prepares both undergraduate and graduate students for professional licensure in Ohio for three licenses:

  • Primary (P-5)
  • Middle Child (4-9)
  • Adolescent/Young Adults (7-12)
  • Multi-Age (PK-12) Spanish or Latin

Students also often transfer their Ohio license to nearby states such as Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, or Michigan. We highly recommend students get their Ohio licenses first before transferring it.

 

Licensure Eligibility

Eligibility for a teaching license in the state of Ohio is based on the following:

  1. Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree.
  2. Successful completion of a teacher education program.
  3. Successful completion of the appropriate OAE examinations
  4. For Multi-Age Spanish or Latin successfully pass the OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview), WPT (Writing Proficiency Test).

Pre-Service Teacher Permit

The 3-Year Pre-Service Teacher Permit is required for candidates who are enrolled in educator preparation programs to complete student teaching or other training experience involving students in P-12 schools. Note that candidates who already hold an active credential issued by the State Board of Education, such as a substitute teaching license or educational aide permit, are not required to obtain this permit as they will already be enrolled in the Rapback system.

How to Apply for your Pre-Service Teacher Permit

  • Create an OHID Account, or log into your account
  • Click Educator Licensure and Records (CORE).
  • Navigate to My Credentials on your CORE Dashboard.
  • Click Apply for NEW Credential.
  • Select Pre-Service Teacher Permit from the menu.
  • Click Apply and complete the online application from your CORE Dashboard.
    • Use John Carroll University's Information Retrieval Number (IRN) 063776.
  • See the FAQs About the Online CORE License System for additional information.

To apply for your teaching license please access the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE) website using this link: Applying for a new License |Ohio Department of Education  

This link will take you through the process. We will receive an email from the ODE letting us know that you have applied. Once we have concluded that you have met all the requirements for eligibility we will approve your application. You will receive more information about the application process during the student teaching seminar.

How do I apply?

Which test do I take?

Which License do I Apply For?

Where can I learn more about Interstate Agreements?

  • Check individual department of educations for any state you are considering applying for.
  • The organization National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification has useful information. See their website: NASDTEC Information for Out- of-State Applicants.