Graduate Student Admission Guidelines

Effective Fall 2017

Graduate Student Admission Guidelines Patton College of Education Ohio University Office of Graduate Studies Athens, OH 45701 740-593-4420 http://www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/graduate-programs.cfm

Department of Teacher Education Ohio University S122A Lindley Hall http://www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/teacher-preparation/

The Department of Teacher Education offers graduate degrees in the following areas:

Master of Education Initial Licensure Programs  Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) with Licensure (Grades 7–12)  Intervention Specialist (Special Education) with Licensure (Mild to Moderate, Moderate to Intensive, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist)  Middle Childhood with Licensure (Grades 4–9)

Advanced Programs (These are only offered as online programs)  Curriculum and Instruction*  Reading Education* (with Reading Endorsement added to existing licensure) *Note: Student seeking a Master’s degree in any of the above programs can also opt to complete a graduate reading endorsement. This endorsement (an additional 12 credit hours) is attached to your license and allows you to teach reading in Grades K–12.

The master’s programs provide the opportunity for prospective students to earn initial licensure, add licensure, or to earn a master’s degree without licensure. Sample program requirements can be accessed on-line at http://www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/teacher-preparation/

Doctor of Philosophy Curriculum and Instruction with specializations in: Curriculum and Instruction Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education Reading Education Special Education

APPLICATION DEADLINES Please see individual program websites for application deadlines as they do vary by program.

1 MASTER’S DEGREE ADMISSION CRITERIA

Note: These criteria are for U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students whose first language is English. Application: Applications for a Master’s program in the Department of Teacher Education must include:  Undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if any).  Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score.  Three letters of recommendations.  Autobiography – The autobiography should include relevant personal and professional information about the applicant, including a statement concerning long-range career goals (no more than two pages).  Academic writing sample (examples may include published paper or paper submitted for a course).  Experience – as demonstrated by an undergraduate program of studies that provides adequate preparation for the Master’s degree program the applicants wishes to enter. Criteria: All applications will be reviewed holistically, however, prospective master’s students generally should have: a) An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00 (4.00 point scale) and a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent. b) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score.

PhD ADMISSION CRITERIA

Note: These criteria are for U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students whose first language is English. Application Applications for a PhD program in the Department of Teacher Education must include:  Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.  Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score.  Three letters of recommendations.  Autobiography – The autobiography should include relevant personal and professional information about the applicant, including a statement concerning long-range career goals (no more than two pages).  Academic writing sample (examples may include published paper, paper submitted for a course, or master’s project thesis).  Experience – Based on the nature and extent appropriate to the individual doctoral program as defined by each program area.

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Criteria: All applications will be reviewed holistically, however, prospective PhD students generally should have: a) Master’s grade point average of at least 3.40 (4.00 point scale) and a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent. b) Score of at least 300 (verbal and quantitative combined) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION CRITERIA

Note: These criteria are for students whose first language is not English. 1. Certified Transcripts - From all institutions of higher learning showing the award of a Bachelor’s degree. Submit to: Graduate College, R-Tech Bldg, 1 Ohio University, Athens OH 45701. 2. Score of at least 300 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). 3. Three letters of recommendation – Two of the recommendations should be from college professors and one from an employer or professional colleague. The recommendations should be submitted in English; or, if the recommendations are in the native language, the original should be accompanied by a certified translation. 4. Autobiography – This is not to exceed two typewritten pages. The autobiography should be submitted in English; or, if the autobiography is written in the native language, the original should be accompanied by a certified translation. This autobiography, as a minimum, should include the following information: educational experiences; professional work experiences; career goals; future expectations; major influencing factors in your life; professional organizations; why you are selecting Ohio University and the particular program you are applying to. You may include other information that you feel is relevant. 5. Academic writing sample (examples may include published paper, paper submitted for a course, or master’s project thesis). 6. Proof of Financial Responsibility – The form is enclosed with your application materials. This form must be received by the Graduate College, R- Tech Bldg, before the I-20 visa. The form is available at www.ohio.edu/graduate/prospective_student_form.cfm. 7. Proof of English Proficiency – A student whose native language is not English, must submit: a. Unconditional Admission o A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 80 (iBT) (550 paper-based); OR

3 o A minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 across all bands. b. Conditional Admission (admission not guaranteed) o A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score between 61 and 80 (iBT) (500–550 paper-based); OR o An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 6.0 across all bands.

 Applicants with a TOEFL score below 61 (iBT) (500 paper-based) or an IELTS composite score below 6.0 are not eligible for graduate admission no exceptions under any circumstances. Persons with a TOEFL below 61 or and IELTS composite below 6.0 may apply separately to the Ohio Program of Intensive English for additional English language study.  All admitted international students who submit a TOEFL score will be retested by the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE) upon their arrival on-campus.  Based upon this retest, the student will either be cleared for full-time academic study, or placed full or part-time in English language study.  Prospective international graduate students who are non-native English speakers are not required to submit official test scores as part of an application packet but will be tested for proficiency upon arrival (through the TOEFL), and are subject to additional English Language instruction based on campus test scores: o Applicants who, within the past two years, have received a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or a foreign college or university accredited by a Regional U.S. accrediting organization (where English is the language of instruction); o Applicants who, within the past two years, have completed at least three years of full-time study at a governmentally-accredited institution of higher education where English is the primary language of instruction; or o Participants in Ohio University exchange programs who have met university requirements through alternate means as approved by Graduate Council.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TEACHER LICENSURE

International students who wish to become licensed as public school teachers by the Ohio Department of Education will be required to meet the same requirements as all other students. These requirements include admission to Professional Education, successful completion of a graduate program, coursework, professional internship, successful completion of the Ohio Assessment for Educators.

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NONDEGREE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Contact the Office of Student Services, http://www.ohio.edu/education/ , 124 McCracken, for more information on these criteria.

COMPLETED INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION DEADLINES

Application materials should be completed at least six months prior to the term you wish to be admitted (unless otherwise noted on first page of this document).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONTACTS

 International Student Office, 172 Scott Quad, 740-593-4430, http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/  Ohio Program of Intensive English, Gordy Hall, 740-593-4575, http://www.ohiou.edu/opie/index.html  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – 609-771-7550 or http://www.toefl.org  Graduate College, R-Tech Bldg, 740-593-2800, www.ohio.edu/graduate  Financial Aid Office, 020 Chubb Hall, 740-593-4141, http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/

TESTING INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

GRADUATE RECORD EXAM The General GRE (verbal and quantitative) is offered by computer only. On the OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHENS CAMPUS, the test may be taken at the Educational Testing Center, 101A Computer Services Building, 740-597-1537. The information bulletin and registration form may be obtained by contacting Educational Testing Service at 609-771-7670. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) may be scheduled by calling 1-800- GRE-CALL. The GRE information bulletin also includes phone numbers for specific test centers. The GRE Website is http://www.gre.org. The CBT is also offered through the Ohio University Educational Testing Center at 740-597-1537 or http://www.ohio.edu/oit/testing/index.cfm Scores over five years old not meeting cut-off scores may not be accepted for admission.

TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Information on test centers may be obtained by calling 609-771-7500 or visit their WEB site at http://toefl.org or email mailto:[email protected].

FINANCIAL AID

5 GRADUATE ASSOCIATESHIPS AND TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS Any questions concerning graduate associateships should be directed to the Teacher Education Department, 740-593-4424. More information is available on the following pages:  Department of Teacher Education http://www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/teacher- preparation/department-of-teacher-education/masters-programs/index.cfm  Patton College of Education http://www.ohio.edu/education/academic- programs/graduate-programs.cfm

RESIDENCE LIFE POSITIONS Information on residence life positions may be obtained by contacting the Residence Life Office, 037 Scott Quad, 740-593-4095.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE Information on student loans and other types of financial aid is available from the Financial Aid Office, Chubb Hall, 740-593-4141 or http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/

TEACHER LICENSURE In addition to successfully completing course work, a professional internship, and degree requirements, the Ohio Assessment for Educators and (in some cases) the Praxis II test, licensure application fee, and the submission of a fingerprint card is required for licensure in the State of Ohio.