Initial License + Master's

Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become an early childhood teacher. This license is for candidates who wish to teach children in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 (ages 3-10). This program allows students to earn multiple credentials including the early childhood education license and early childhood intervention specialist license. Graduates of the program will be able to teach young children with and without disabilities in a variety of inclusive settings. Candidates may also choose to complete certification in English for the Second Language Learner by adding two courses.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2019-20 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2019 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become a middle school teacher. Middle Childhood requires two subject areas chosen from reading/language arts, math, sciences and social studies.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2021-22 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2021 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2019-20 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2019 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become an AYA or high school teacher. The adolescent/young adult license requires one teaching field for the 7-12 grade levels.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:

Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement

Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist

Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching fields for grades 7-12:

Integrated English language arts – grades 7-12

Integrated mathematics – grades 7-12

Integrated science – grades 7-12

Integrated social studies – grades 7-12

History/AYA double major - grades 7-12
Life science – grades 7-12

Physical science – grades 7-12

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:

Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement

Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist

Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching fields for grades 7-12:

Integrated English language arts – grades 7-12

Integrated mathematics – grades 7-12

Integrated science – grades 7-12

Integrated social studies – grades 7-12

History/AYA double major - grades 7-12
Life science – grades 7-12

Physical science – grades 7-12

2019-20 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2019 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching fields for grades 7-12:
Integrated language arts – grades 7-12
Integrated mathematics – grades 7-12
Integrated science – grades 7-12
Integrated social studies – grades 7-12
Life science – grades 7-12
Physical science – grades 7-12

Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become multi-age teacher. The multi-age license requires one teaching field for the Pre-K-12 grade levels.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW in fall 2022 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching field for grades Pre-K-12:
Foreign language – French
Foreign language – German
Foreign language – Spanish
Music education
Visual arts

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW in fall 2020 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching field for grades Pre-K-12:
Foreign language – French
Foreign language – German
Foreign language – Spanish
Music education
Visual arts

2019-20 program outlines  - for incoming students who enter BW in fall 2019 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching field for grades Pre-K-12:
Foreign language – French
Foreign language – German
Foreign language – Spanish
Music education
Visual arts

This program leads to the intervention specialist license for kindergarten-grade 12. This program prepares teachers to fulfill a statewide need for intervention specialists able to work in inclusive settings as consultant teachers, small group instructors, resource room teachers, transition service coordinators and co-teachers in an inclusive classroom.

2022-23 program outline - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later
Mild/moderate educational needs (K-12)

2020-21 program outline - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later
Mild/moderate educational needs (K-12)

2019-20 program outline - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2019 or later
Mild/moderate educational needs (K-12)

New students enroll in the license + master's program throughout the year, in the fall, spring and summer terms. It is recommended that you apply for admission at least six weeks prior to the term you wish to enroll.

Baldwin Wallace University welcomes each student’s application for admission and will carefully review the academic preparation and achievements of each applicant. During this process, students must provide evidence of their preparation and fit for future success at Baldwin Wallace University consistent with academic standards and code of conduct statements for the University, program, or profession. Candidates for admission are selected based on their academic preparation for a master's program; interview with members of the admission committee; relevant work, community and teaching experience with children and young adults; recommendations from professionals in the field; and personal dispositions/ attributes that support success in an education career. All aspects of an application are considered, and used as the primary means for informing an admission decision. The admission committee recommends a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for initial licensure programs.

Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted by the admission office to schedule an interview with members of the admission committee as part of the application process.

All application materials should be submitted to:

Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea OH 44017
graduate@bw.edu
Fax 440-826-2054

Required Application Materials

Application

Apply Now (no application fee)

Official College/University Transcripts

Please submit ALL official college/university transcripts. To be considered official, transcripts must be mailed - either electronically or as a paper copy - directly from the college/university attended to the Baldwin Wallace office of admission.

• Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@bw.edu.
• Paper copies should be sent to:
  Admission Office
  Baldwin Wallace University
  275 Eastland Road
  Berea, OH 44017

Colleges and Universities Attended Outside the United States

Candidates who have attended foreign institutions must provide BW with English translated documents as well as an evaluation of courses from World Education Services (WES).

Recommendations

Using the recommendation form within the online applicant portal, please provide two recommendations from principals, supervisors, teachers or other persons qualified to evaluate your background and potential to pursue a career in teaching.

Admission Interview

All candidates for the initial licensure program meet with a member of the admission committee to discuss the teacher licensure program and their goals to pursue a career in education. The admission office will contact you to schedule your interview once our application and supporting credentials have been received.

Criminal Record

When applying for admission to BW School of Education teacher licensure programs, candidates are asked whether they have ever been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony that was not expunged or sealed. Candidates with a criminal record that has not been expunged or sealed are not eligible for admission to the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin Wallace University.  

BW School of Education verifies that students have a clear Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) report and a clear Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report. Forms and details will be provided to all students who qualify for admission to the program. Once enrolled, students must have the same clear reports prior to any school observation, field experience or clinical practice assignment. Although students with an expunged record may be eligible for enrollment and to participate in school placements in BW’s Education programs, an expunged or sealed record may impact a student’s eligibility to qualify for an Ohio teaching license following completion of the program. Eligibility for a teaching license varies by state and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the professional teacher licensing board in that state.

License + Master's students must take a variety of courses that carry different tuition charges, depending upon program requirements. Students are billed according to the type of classes taken, with different tuition rates for graduate and undergraduate day, evening and weekend classes. The majority of undergraduate classes must be taken during the day.  

2023-24 Tuition

BW's Federal ID Code: 003014

Loans for Graduate Students 

Graduate students in the School of Education may pursue financial support in the form of educational loans.

If this is your first graduate degree, or if you earned a graduate or professional degree unrelated to K-12 education, you may consider pursuing federal direct student loans, graduate PLUS loans, or private education loans.

Graduate students who have already earned a master's degree related to K-12 education may utilize private education loans, which often have interest rates and repayment options that are as competitive or perhaps even better than the federal loans.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans

Qualifying students can borrow up to $20,500 in Direct Student loans per academic year. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually. To qualify for a loan, you must be enrolled at least half time: for first time MAEd students, this equates to at least three credit hours per term. View more information on federal direct student loans.

Federal Graduate and Professional Student Plus Loans

In addition to federal direct student loans, first time MAEd students may also be eligible for the Federal Graduate and Professional Student PLUS Loan Program. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually and have non-adverse credit.

Private Education Loans

Private education loans are a financing option for students who choose to not utilize federal loans or do not qualify for the federal loans. The FAFSA is not required to pursue these loans, but a credit check is typically required. Due to the wide-variety of private education loan offerings it is advised that you should compare multiple lenders prior to making your decision. To assist with this process, Baldwin Wallace offers resources and online comparison tools for selecting and applying for a private education loan.

Baldwin Wallace University offers incoming graduate students the opportunity to build new skills, increase content development and impact the BW community through graduate assistantship opportunities while completing their degree. These positions require 10 hours of work per week and tuition discounts vary by position. Learn more about graduate assistantship options.

Graduate & Professional Studies Admission

(440) 826-8012, graduate@bw.edu

Department of Education

(440) 826-2166, (440) 826-3779 (fax)

Academic advisor for those seeking initial teaching license

Brandi Seither
Interim Assistant to Dean of Education
(440) 826-2166, bseither@bw.edu

Full-Time Faculty

Rochelle Berndt
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University

Cynthia Dieterich
Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University

Susan Finelli-Genovese
Professor
Ed.D., Walden University

Debra Janas
Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University

Michelle Kocar
Associate Professor
Ed.D. Northcentral University

Jeannie Votypka
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., St. John's University

Adjunct Faculty

Dave Bowlin
Lecturer
Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh

Theodore Caleris
Lecturer
Ph.D., Cleveland State University

Matt Dunlap
Lecturer
M.S., Ashland University

Gjergj Haxhiu
Lecturer
M.D.Y. Concordia University & Gwynedd Mercy University

Joseph Hruby
Lecturer
Ph.D. Kent State University

Lynne Lawson
Lecturer
Ed.D., Walden University

Healther Marzenski
Lecturer
M.Ed. Baldwin Wallace University

Vishtasp Nuggud
Lecturer
Ph.D., Cleveland State University

Henry Pettiegrew
Lecturer
Ph.D. Cleveland State University

Barbara Sposet
Lecturer
Ph.D. Kent State University

Dave Vale
Lecturer
M.Ed., Cleveland State University

William Wagner
Lecturer
Ed.D., Ashland University

Robert Wilson
Lecturer
M.A. The Ohio State University