Professional Development Institute for Alternative Resident Educator License – ND8927

Delivery Mode: Online

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Enrollment Eligibility:  Non-degree status

Program Overview

The Ohio University Patton College of Education is approved by ODHE as a provider of the Professional Development Institute which meets the requirements to advance the Alternative Resident Educator License to the Professional License. The Patton College Professional Development Institute program is offered for 15-18 credit hours depending on the requirements for professional licensure. 

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/licensure/alt-licensure

Admission Requirements

In order to apply to The Patton College of Education’s Professional Development Institute, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and must have completed either the Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute or the Alternative Resident Educator Institute. Applicants must also have a temporary teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education. During the second year of teaching, Alternative Resident Educators must take the Ohio Assessment for Educators pedagogical test. All background checks must be current throughout the course of the program. For more information on requirements and steps to complete the Alternative Resident Educator program, please see the Ohio Department of Education’s website.

In order to complete the Professional Development Institute, prospective students will need to apply to Ohio University as non-degree students to the Professional Development Institute for Alternative Resident Educator License. You will be required to provide a copy of a valid teaching license.

Completion Requirements

The Patton College Professional Development Institute program is offered in two phases (for a total of 15-18 credit hours). All students must complete Phase I. Those seeking licensure in AYA Language Arts or Special Education will also be required to complete the course in Phase II.  Students who do not complete all courses required for their certificate will not receive a certificate of completion.