An accelerated pathway to classroom teaching
Shawnee State School of Education hosts an approved university program for completion of both phases of the Alternative Licensure Program: the Alternative Resident Educator Institute (AREI) and the Professional Development Institute (PDI)
The Alternative Resident Educator license is an accelerated pathway to classroom teaching. This pathway allows students, schools, and communities to benefit from the candidates' content-related knowledge, life experience, and successful career experience. Ohio students can benefit from the rich knowledge base and successful career and life experiences of content experts in a variety of teaching fields. As Ohio focuses on assuring a high-quality teacher in every classroom, a wide range of professionals must be invited to bring their talents and expertise into our schools. (Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, 2024).
Program HighlightsÂ
- Online courses are presented asynchronously to fit the schedule of working professionals.
- If both the AREI and PDI portions of the Alternative Licensure program are completed at Shawnee, only 12 additional hours of coursework are needed to earn a Master’s of Education degree.
- Specific content or reading courses that would be the best option to fulfill your program requirements depend on your previous coursework and your planned timeline to complete the Alternative Licensure Program. The Director of Graduate Programs will help you plan your course schedule.
Each candidate’s course schedule will vary based on their chosen course pathway, semester of entry, and preferred course load. The School of Education Graduate Program Director will collaborate with each student to design an individualized plan that fulfills state content requirements and aligns with the student's personal and professional goals.
Required Reading Courses:
Reading courses required for the Alternative Licensure program are also available online through Shawnee State.
Courses Approved for this Program Include:
- EDUC 5501 Cognitive and Motivational Theory
- EDUC 5502 Technology Integration for Learning
- EDUC 5503 Philosophy of Education
- EDUC 5505 Educational Research
- EDCI 6601 Principles of Curriculum
- EDCI 6602 Curriculum Planning (PK – 6)
- EDCI 6603 Curriculum Planning (6 – 12)
- EDCI 6604 Advanced Assessment
- EDCI 6605 Critical Studies in Multicultural Education
- EDCI 6606 Teachers as Leaders
- EDIS 6250: Nature and Needs of Students w/ Mild-Moderate Disabilities
- EDIS 6252: Accommodations & Technologies for Students w/ Mild-Moderate Disabilities
- EDIS 6283: Collaboration & Transition Models - Diverse Families, Schools & Community
- EDIS 6311: Assessment & Instructional Planning for Individuals w/ Mild-Moderate Disabilities
- EDIS 6314: Classroom Management & Behavioral Interventions
- EDIS 6425: Curriculum & Instruction for K-12 Children with Exceptional Needs
For questions about admission, please contact:
°ä²¹±ô±ôÌý(740) 351-3177 or email gradadmissions@shawnee.edu to learn more.
Ebenezer Asiaw
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
(740) 351-3258
easiaw@shawnee.edu
For questions about Alternative Teaching Licensure, please contact:
Jodi Dunham
Professor
Director of Graduate Programs
School of Education
(740) 351-3101
jdunham@shawnee.edu
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