Teachers may add the reading endorsement to an existing license without completing an entire master's degree. Earning your reading endorsement at Baldwin Wallace includes four courses that are three credit hours each.
The PK-12 reading endorsement meets Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee requirements. The endorsement positions teachers to assess, plan for and implement programs that increase students' literacy skills. Teachers will have the credential along with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the intensive instruction for struggling students that is called for in the guarantee.
Qualifications for the Reading Endorsement in Ohio
Teachers seeking the reading endorsement must have completed the 12-hour reading core prior to registering for courses in the literacy specialization. BW will help teachers determine which undergraduate courses are needed.
Ohio 12-Hour Reading Core Requirement
In Ohio, teachers seeking the reading endorsement must complete the Ohio-mandated 12-hour reading core before enrollment. Early childhood and middle childhood education teachers likely completed this reading core with their initial license.
The BW Department of Education will review transcripts for all applicants applying for admission to the literacy program to identify reading courses. BW will work with you to determine whether additional reading courses would be needed so that Ohio legislative code requirements for the reading endorsement are met.
Reading Endorsement Curriculum
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Fall Start
Semester Course Fall EDU 541 Foundations of Reading & Language Arts Spring EDU 543 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Methods Summer EDU 544 Practicum in Reading
EDU 542 Reading in the Content AreaFall EDU 544 Practicum in Reading Summer Start
Semester Course Summer EDU 542 Reading in the Content Area Fall EDU 541 Foundations of Reading & Language Arts Spring EDU 543 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Methods Summer EDU 544 Practicum in Reading 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.
- Academic Calendar
- Application Process
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New students enroll in the Master of Arts in Education program throughout the year in the fall, spring and 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. 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. Students are selected based on their academic preparation; 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.
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) 826-2778Required 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
The admission committee recommends a GPA of 3.0 or above. In limited cases, the admission committee may request that candidates take the Miller's Analogies Test and submit official results if the qualifying GPA is less than 3.0.
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 program of graduate study.
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.
- School Partnership Program
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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.
Tuition and Financial Aid
- Tuition
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2023-24 Tuition
MAEd Program for K-12 Educators Per Credit Hour MAEd Graduate Courses $565 - Tuition Discount
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Baldwin Wallace offers a 10% discount ($509 per credit hour) for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.
- Financial Aid and Loans
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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.
Contact
Graduate & Professional Studies Admission
(440) 826-8012, graduate@bw.edu
Department of Education
(440) 826-2166, (440) 826-3779 (fax)
Academic Advisor (Licensed Teachers)
Gail Habig, (440) 826-6534,ghabig@bw.edu
Dept. of Education Contact (Initial Teaching License)
Dr. Debra Janas, djanas@bw.edu
Literacy Program Coordinator
Dr. Rochelle Berndt, (440) 826-6974, rberndt@bw.edu