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Master of Arts - Education

License+Master's Program

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If you're considering a career change to become a teacher, Baldwin-Wallace College is an outstanding choice.   B-W is recognized for preparing teachers to be reflective decision makers who are contributing, compassionate, and competent educators.  

The License+Master's Program is designed for adults who have earned a bachelor's or advanced degree, and are seeking an initial teaching license through the State of Ohio.  This program combines undergraduate and graduate course requirements leading to the Master of Arts in Education degree from Baldwin-Wallace College. 

The Master of Arts in Education program stimulates and guides elementary, middle and high school teachers toward higher levels of professional competency and intellectual maturity, so that they may assume greater responsibility and leadership in their schools and learning communities.   Teachers graduate from the program with a master’s degree that is highly respected in the educational community.

B-W also offers the Licensure Only Program, which is post-baccalaureate, undergraduate coursework leading to teacher licensure in Ohio. 

Graduate Specializations

Students in the License+Master's Program earn the Master of Arts in Education degree from Baldwin-Wallace College with a graduate specialization in one of the following:


Teaching Areas/Grade Levels

License+Master's students also complete requirements for teacher licensure in one of the teaching areas/grade levels listed below:


Program Requirements

“Model Program” sheets detailing the requirements for each License+Masters program may be obtained online (click on the links above).   Once enrolled, an academic advisor in the Division of Education works with each License+Master's student and clarifies individual program requirements when previous college work may be considered as transfer credit.  The License+Master's advisor works with the various academic departments to determine transfer equivalencies for coursework taken at other accredited colleges and universities.   Any education and psychology coursework transferred from other schools can not be more than ten years old. 

The length of time it takes to complete the License+Master's program varies depending on what the student wishes to teach and how much coursework applies from previous college work.  Most students require at least three years to complete the program.  Many courses may be available evenings, so students often continue to work while attending Baldwin-Wallace part-time for the first few years.  Students will need to complete professional methods coursework, their field experience and student teaching during the day.  In addition, some teaching areas require extensive day coursework (math, sciences, health and physical education, foreign language, visual arts, music). 

Candidates with a criminal record will not be eligible to complete the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin-Wallace College.  The Education Division will not send a student into a school for observation, clinical practice or student teaching if he or she does not have a clear BCI check.

All License+Master's program requirements (undergraduate and graduate) must be met before any license will be issued.  Upon completion of all requirements, the student earns a license in their chosen teaching field and the Master of Arts in Education degree with eligibility for endorsements or additional licensure in Reading, Mild/Moderate Educational Needs or Educational Technology.   School Leadership is not one of the specializations approved for the License+Master's Program.

Learn More

To learn more about seeking an initial teaching license, come to an information session.   
These sessions are designed for college graduates who want to become licensed teachers in Ohio. 

To talk with an admission counselor about the application process and making a career transition to teaching, phone 440-826-8012 or email evening@bw.edu.