Reading Endorsement

Fall Start

Summer Start

For candidates interested in earning a master's degree along with the reading endorsement, you may also complete the following courses:

• EDU-511: Using Evidence, Research, and Data in Education
• EDU-546: Child and Adolescent Literature (only offered Summer II)
• EDU 545: Research in Literacy Education
• Select three approved courses from the following MAEd specializations: Educational Technology, Mild to Moderate Educational Needs, and School Leadership.

2024-25 Calendar

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New students may enroll in this endorsement program in the fall or summer terms. It is recommended that students apply for admission at least four weeks prior to the term they 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. All aspects of an application are considered and used as the primary means for informing an admission decision. The admission committee recommends candidates have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Are you a teacher who is employed by a BW school partnership program school district? Teachers in the school partnership program may have transcripts sent directly from their district office and only need one recommendation.

All application materials should be submitted to:

Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017
graduate@bw.edu
Fax: (440) 826-2778

Required Application Materials

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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

*BW transcripts for current or former students will automatically be obtained by the office of admission at no cost.

Colleges and Universities Attended Outside the United States

Candidates with degrees earned from foreign institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation completed with degree verification by an approved credential evaluation service as part of the BW application process.

BW has approved the following credential evaluation services: Education Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, SpanTran and World Education Services (WES). This evaluation must be sent directly to BW from the credential evaluation service to be considered official.

Recommendations

• Using the recommendation form within the online applicant portal, please provide two professional recommendations from people qualified to evaluate your background and potential for success.
• Recommenders should be familiar with your achievements and goals. We encourage recommendations to come from employment/internship managers or supervisors, college professors, or academic advisors.
• Please note: Recommendations will not be accepted from any member of your family, a spouse/partner, or close friend, even if they work in the same field.

Teaching Certificate or License

Once your application has been submitted, the admission committee will check with the Ohio Department of Education to verify each applicant's certificate or licensure history.

Criminal Record

When applying for admission as a graduate student 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 may not be eligible for admission to the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin Wallace University. If you are already a licensed teacher, please note that an expunged or sealed record may impact a teacher'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.

Many teachers enrolled in BW's MAEd programs are employed by school districts that participate in the BW School Partnership Program, providing them with a simplified application process and other benefits.

2025-26 Tuition

Tuition Discounts

School Partnership Program

Baldwin Wallace offers a discounted tuition at $541 per credit hour for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.

BW Graduate Alumni Award

BW alumni who enroll in this program are eligible for the BW Graduate Alumni Award.

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.