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Endorsement Program

The Ohio Department of Education provides endorsements in certain professional areas. The candidate pursuing an endorsement must initially possess a valid ODE teaching license in order to be eligible for an endorsement.

The Department of Education has approved curriculum in the following endorsement content area:

  • Reading Endorsement (K-12th Grade)
    °ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³Ù:ÌýDr. Yi Shang

To seek admission to the K-12 Reading Endorsement program, a candidate must:

  • Submit an application.
  • Meet the same criteria as required of degree-seeking students.
  • Be interviewed as part of the application process.
  • Apply at either the post-baccalaureate or post-master’s level.

NOTE: Admission to a certificate program does not imply admission to a graduate degree program. The Department reviews the application and makes a recommendation regarding admission to the Graduate School.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Yi Shang
Telephone: 216.397.4767
E-mail: yshang@jcu.edu 

The reading endorsement course sequence provides an in-depth preparation in literacy, reading assessment, and diagnosis of reading problems. Successful completion of this curriculum, a minimum of 50 hours of field work in an appropriate setting, and the state exam is required.

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Please review our ±è´Ç±ô¾±³¦¾±±ð²õÌýregarding the admission process for Graduate Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. °ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³ÙÌýthe Graduate School if you have any questions.

To apply online, please visit our .