Ohio Teacher Licensure Articles for Approved Pathway
The approved licensure pathway is only available to students in the following programs:
- 201709 and newer program catalog versions of Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8), Post-baccalaureate Teacher Preparation, Elementary Education (K-8), and Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education (K-8)
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Post-baccalaureate, Elementary Education, and Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education
- 201708 and newer program catalog versions of Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics (5-12) and Master of Arts in Teaching, Mathematics (5-12)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Mathematics Education (Secondary)
- 201709 and newer program catalog versions of Bachelor of Arts, Science (5-12, Chemistry), Bachelor of Arts, Science (5-12, Physics), Bachelor of Arts, Science (5-12, Bio), Bachelor of Arts, Science (5-12, Geo), Post-baccalaureate Teacher Preparation, Science (5-12), and Master of Arts in Teaching, Science (5-12)
- Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Chemistry, Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Physics, Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Biology), Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Earth Science), and Master of Arts in Teaching, Science Education (Secondary)
- 201709 or newer program catalog versions of Master of Arts in Teaching, English Education (5-12)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, English Education (Secondary)
- All program catalog versions of Master of Arts, English Language Learning (PreK-12) and Endorsement Preparation Program, English Language Learning (PreK-12)
If you have questions regarding your licensure pathway, please contact the Licensure Office at licensure@wgu.edu.
General Information for students in Ohio
OH Certification Requirements and Available Licenses - Approved Pathway
OH Basic Skills Requirements - Approved Pathway
OH Background Clearance Information
OH Teaching Performance Assessment
Program and Certification Exam Requirements: Initial Teacher Programs
OH Elementary Education Certification and Exam Requirements - Approved Pathway
OH Secondary Mathematics Certification and Exam Requirements - Approved Pathway
OH Secondary Science Certification and Exam Requirements - Approved Pathway
OH Secondary English Certification and Exam Requirements - Approved Pathway
Program Exam Requirements: Advanced (Endorsement) Teacher Programs
OH ESL Endorsement and Exam Requirements - Approved Pathway
Applying for Certification in Ohio
Apply for an initial teaching license: OH Teacher Certification Application Information and Instructions - Approved Pathway
Apply for an endorsement after completing a WGU advanced program: OH Adding an Endorsement to a Teaching License - Approved Pathway
5/2018