Post-Degree Education Licensure

What is the Post-Degree Education Licensure program?

This is a non-degree program designed for adult students who have already earned a degree and wish to obtain a teaching license. We also have options for currently licensed teachers who want to earn a second license or endorsement, as well as those who just want to take a class or two to renew their license.

What makes this program unique?

You will take all courses at the undergraduate level.
You will choose to start during the fall, spring or summer term, whichever best fits your schedule.
You will go at your own pace and complete the program when you feel ready.
You will interact with different school districts through multiple field placements, exposing you to various environments, students and staff.
You will work with a full-time faculty adviser, who has teaching experience and instructs classes in the education department.
You will select the licensure area that suits you best.
You will have access to to the amenities on our main campus, including the library where you can study or use the computers and printers, as well as the athletic facility where you can work out or attend events.

How do we work with you?

We evaluate your transcripts to determine which credits you have completed through similar coursework.
We assess your experiences to consider the waiver of some requirements.
We inform you of the various licensure options available.
We establish relationships with a number of the public school districts in the Columbus area, enabling our field director to find placements for you.
We provide support in both Adult & Graduate Education office and Education Department to help make the transition of going back to school easier for you.
We help you to select some courses at other institutions that can satisfy your requirements, should our course schedule not provide the flexibility you need. (Note: Fifty percent of new coursework must be done at Capital University.)

What are the Admission Requirements?

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
A cumulative GPA of 2.5

What do I need to do to get started?

Step 1) Complete the contact form or call us at 614-236-6996. We will send you more information about the program and it will let us know that you are interested.

Step 2) Submit your transcripts and resume for review to the Assistant Director of Adult & Graduate Education, Post-Degree Education Licensure.

Step 3) Complete the application, which doubles as the registration form, with the Assistant Director of Adult & Graduate Education. (Official copies of your transcripts and a $25 application fee are due at time of application/registration).

What exams will be required before I can earn my license?

Praxis I: (a Capital University requirement) The Praxis I may be waived based on ACT, SAT or GRE scores.
State of Ohio Exams: These must be completed and passed prior to student teaching.

What about tuition and financial aid?

Tuition for the Post-Degree Education Licensure Program for the 2012-2013 academic year is $430 a semester hour.
You May qualify for federal student loans. Options may be discussed with the Assistant Director of Adult & Graduate Education.

Find us on Facebook

Where can I read more about the education department and the expectations?

The Teacher Education and Licensure Handbook (PDF) serves as an orientation to and an overview of our Teacher Education Program at Capital. It contains the program’s mission, goals, and conceptual framework, as well as the policies and requirements you will need to reference for admission to the program, admission to student teaching, graduation, and licensure.