Initial License + Master's

Applications Are Being Accepted for All Terms

New students may enroll in a License + Master's program in the fall, spring or summer terms. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Program Format

Classes are taught on campus in Berea, primarily during the day, with clinical placements in school districts near campus. While the graduate courses in this program are offered online, the majority of the curriculum is taught in traditional, on-campus classrooms. Length of the program will vary by teaching license and by how much coursework can be transferred from previous college work, however, most students take 2-3 years to complete this curriculum.

Baldwin Wallace University also offers an initial licensure program for adults that does not include the master's degree.

Program Outlines

Students in the License + Master's program choose a graduate specialization (educational technology or literacy) as well as the grade level and teaching area.

Inclusive Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5): Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become an early childhood teacher. This license is for candidates who wish to teach children in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 (ages 3-10). This program allows students to earn multiple credentials including the early childhood education license and early childhood intervention specialist license. Graduates of the program will be able to teach young children with and without disabilities in a variety of inclusive settings. Candidates may also choose to complete certification in English for the Second Language Learner by adding two courses.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement
Middle Childhood (Grades 4 to 9): Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become a middle school teacher. Middle Childhood requires two subject areas chosen from reading/language arts, math, sciences and social studies.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2021-22 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2021 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement
Adolescent/Young Adult (Grades 7 to 12): Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become an AYA or high school teacher. The adolescent/young adult license requires one teaching field for the 7-12 grade levels.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement 
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist 
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching fields for grades 7-12: 
Integrated English language arts - grades 7-12
Integrated mathematics - grades 7-12
Integrated science - grades 7-12
Integrated social studies - grades 7-12 
History/AYA double major - grades 7-12
Life science - grades 7-12
Physical science - grades 7-12

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement 
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist 
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching fields for grades 7-12: 
Integrated English language arts - grades 7-12
Integrated mathematics - grades 7-12
Integrated science - grades 7-12
Integrated social studies - grades 7-12 
History/AYA double major - grades 7-12
Life science - grades 7-12
Physical science - grades 7-12
Multi-Age (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12): Students choose a graduate specialization for the MAEd and also complete undergraduate course requirements to become multi-age teacher. The multi-age license requires one teaching field for the Pre-K-12 grade levels.

2022-23 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW in fall 2022 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching field for grades Pre-K-12:
Foreign language - French
Foreign language - German
Foreign language - Spanish
Music education
Visual arts

2020-21 program outlines - for incoming students who enter BW in fall 2020 or later

Choose a graduate specialization:
Literacy - K-12 reading endorsement
Mild-moderate educational needs - K-12 intervention specialist
Leadership in technology - K-12 computer technology endorsement

Choose your teaching field for grades Pre-K-12:
Foreign language - French
Foreign language - German
Foreign language - Spanish
Music education
Visual arts
Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (Kindergarten to Grade 12): This program leads to the intervention specialist license for kindergarten-grade 12. This program prepares teachers to fulfill a statewide need for intervention specialists able to work in inclusive settings as consultant teachers, small group instructors, resource room teachers, transition service coordinators and co-teachers in an inclusive classroom.

2022-23 program outline - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2022 or later
Mild/moderate educational needs (K-12)

2020-21 program outline - for incoming students who enter BW fall 2020 or later
Mild/moderate educational needs (K-12)

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Application Process

New students enroll in the license + master's program throughout the year, in the fall, spring and summer terms. It is recommended that you apply for admission at least six weeks prior to the term you wish to enroll.

Baldwin Wallace University welcomes each student's application for admission and will carefully review the academic preparation and achievements of each applicant. During this process, students must provide evidence of their preparation and fit for future success at Baldwin Wallace University consistent with academic standards and code of conduct statements for the University, program, or profession. Candidates for admission are selected based on their academic preparation for a master's program; interview with members of the admission committee; relevant work, community and teaching experience with children and young adults; recommendations from professionals in the field; and personal dispositions/ attributes that support success in an education career. All aspects of an application are considered, and used as the primary means for informing an admission decision. The admission committee recommends a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for initial licensure programs.

Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted by the admission office to schedule an interview with members of the admission committee as part of the application process.

All application materials should be submitted to:

Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea OH 44017
graduate@bw.edu
Fax 440-826-2054

Required Application Materials

Application

Apply Now (no application fee)

Official College/University Transcripts

Please submit ALL official college/university transcripts. To be considered official, transcripts must be mailed - either electronically or as a paper copy - directly from the college/university attended to the Baldwin Wallace office of admission.*

Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@bw.edu.
Paper copies should be sent to:
Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017

*BW transcripts for current or former students will automatically be obtained by the office of admission at no cost.

Colleges and Universities Attended Outside the United States

Candidates with degrees earned from foreign institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation completed with degree verification by an approved credential evaluation service as part of the BW application process. BW has approved the following credential evaluation services: Education Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, SpanTran and World Education Services (WES). This evaluation must be sent directly to BW from the credential evaluation service to be considered official.

English Proficiency Requirement

Upon initial application review, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam may be required if English is a second language. Minimum TOEFL score (IBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550) or IELTS (composite 6.5) must be achieved. Register to take the TOEFL.

Recommendations

Using the recommendation form within the online applicant portal, please provide two recommendations from principals, supervisors, teachers or other persons qualified to evaluate your background and potential to pursue a career in teaching.

Admission Interview

All candidates for the initial licensure program meet with a member of the admission committee to discuss the teacher licensure program and their goals to pursue a career in education. The admission office will contact you to schedule your interview once our application and supporting credentials have been received.

Criminal Record

When applying for admission to BW School of Education teacher licensure programs, candidates are asked whether they have ever been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony that was not expunged or sealed. Candidates with a criminal record that has not been expunged or sealed are not eligible for admission to the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin Wallace University.

BW School of Education verifies that students have a clear Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) report and a clear Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report. Forms and details will be provided to all students who qualify for admission to the program. Once enrolled, students must have the same clear reports prior to any school observation, field experience or clinical practice assignment. Although students with an expunged record may be eligible for enrollment and to participate in school placements in BW's Education programs, an expunged or sealed record may impact a student's eligibility to qualify for an Ohio teaching license following completion of the program. Eligibility for a teaching license varies by state and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the professional teacher licensing board in that state.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition

2024-25 Tuition

License + Master's Program (Initial Teacher Licensure)	Per Credit Hour
MAEd Classes	$580*
Undergraduate Classes	$1,295

Graduate and Undergraduate Courses

License + Master's students must take a variety of courses that carry different tuition charges, depending upon program requirements. Students are billed according to the type of classes taken, with different tuition rates for graduate and undergraduate day, evening and weekend classes. The majority of undergraduate classes must be taken during the day.

BW Graduate Alumni Award

*BW alumni who enroll in this program are eligible for the BW Graduate Alumni Award.

Financial Aid and Loans

BW's Federal ID Code: 003014

Loans for Graduate Students

Graduate students in the School of Education may pursue financial support in the form of educational loans.

If this is your first graduate degree, or if you earned a graduate or professional degree unrelated to K-12 education, you may consider pursuing federal direct student loans, graduate PLUS loans, or private education loans.

Graduate students who have already earned a master's degree related to K-12 education may utilize private education loans, which often have interest rates and repayment options that are as competitive or perhaps even better than the federal loans.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans

Qualifying students can borrow up to $20,500 in Direct Student loans per academic year. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually. To qualify for a loan, you must be enrolled at least half time: for first time MAEd students, this equates to at least three credit hours per term. View more information on federal direct student loans.

Federal Graduate and Professional Student Plus Loans

In addition to federal direct student loans, first time MAEd students may also be eligible for the Federal Graduate and Professional Student PLUS Loan Program. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually and have non-adverse credit.

Private Education Loans

Private education loans are a financing option for students who choose to not utilize federal loans or do not qualify for the federal loans. The FAFSA is not required to pursue these loans, but a credit check is typically required. Due to the wide-variety of private education loan offerings it is advised that you should compare multiple lenders prior to making your decision. To assist with this process, Baldwin Wallace offers resources and online comparison tools for selecting and applying for a private education loan.

Graduate Assistantship Options

At this time, all of the GA positions have been filled for the 2024-25 academic year.

Baldwin Wallace University offers incoming graduate students the opportunity to build new skills, increase content development and impact the BW community through graduate assistantship opportunities while completing their degree. More information on available positions and compensation will be available soon.

Program Contacts and Faculty

Program Contacts: Graduate & Professional Studies Admission

(440) 826-8012, graduate@bw.edu

Department of Education

(440) 826-2166, (440) 826-3779 (fax)
Faculty: Full-Time Faculty

Rochelle Berndt
Literacy Program Coordinator
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University

Cynthia Dieterich
Mild/Moderate Program Coordinator
Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University

Susan Finelli-Genovese
Leadership in Technology Coordinator
Professor
Ed.D., Walden University

Debra Janas
Chair, Department of Education
Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University

Michelle Kocar
Associate Professor
Ed.D. Northcentral University

Jeannie Votypka
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., St. John's University

Adjunct Faculty

Dave Bowlin
Lecturer
Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh

Theodore Caleris
Lecturer
Ph.D., Cleveland State University

Matt Dunlap
Lecturer
M.S., Ashland University

Gjergj Haxhiu
Lecturer
M.D.Y. Concordia University & Gwynedd Mercy University

Lynne Lawson
Lecturer
Ed.D., Walden University

Healther Marzenski
Lecturer
M.Ed. Baldwin Wallace University

Vishtasp Nuggud
Lecturer
Ph.D., Cleveland State University

Henry Pettiegrew
Lecturer
Ph.D. Cleveland State University

Barbara Sposet
Lecturer
Ph.D. Kent State University

Dave Vale
Lecturer
M.Ed., Cleveland State University

Robert Wilson
MAEd in Mathematics and Science Teaching Coordinator
Lecturer
M.A. The Ohio State University

Alumni Success

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Kaila Latina '20, '22
First Grade Teacher, Stepstone Academy

"I wanted a condensed program because I knew I did not want to return to school full time for four years. I found that BW offered a program that would allow me to receive the training and education I needed, with the ability to take license and master's level classes at the same time."

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Ramona Wright Kelly '21
K-2nd Grade Intervention Specialist, Garfield School (CMSD)

"I loved the flexibility the program offered me with online master's classes and that I still attended classes in person for my licensure requirements. This gave me the opportunity to collaborate with my peers, meet my teachers in person and participate in group projects."

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Nick Groff '20
Substitute Teacher, Stark County ESC

"I strongly believe BW's program has prepared me to excel in the competitive market of education. The program not only provided me with the skills and best practices to engage a classroom of students, it provided me with the mindset and confidence to achieve whatever I set out to do."

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Brooke Suesse '20
History and English Teacher and Mentor, Fusion Academy, Mission Viejo

"At first, I was only pursuing the licensure through BW, but my love of education quickly evolved into something greater, and I wanted to continue to follow that passion with Baldwin Wallace."

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Alexis Setta '19
Science Teacher, Bay High School

"By earning my Master's in educational technology, I was able to produce programs, games and applications that allowed students to learn the sciences in a more creative and fun manner."

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Mike Edom '16
Reading Recovery and LLI Literacy Teacher, East Clark (CMSD)

"I liked the attention and care that my professors put into my development as well as how the lessons I learned in class were immediately applicable in classroom settings."

Initial License + Master's

Applications Are Being Accepted for All Terms

Program Format

Program Outlines

Apply

Tuition and Financial Aid

Program Contacts and Faculty

Alumni Success

Kaila Latina '20, '22 First Grade Teacher, Stepstone Academy

Ramona Wright Kelly '21 K-2nd Grade Intervention Specialist, Garfield School (CMSD)

Nick Groff '20 Substitute Teacher, Stark County ESC

Brooke Suesse '20 History and English Teacher and Mentor, Fusion Academy, Mission Viejo

Alexis Setta '19 Science Teacher, Bay High School

Mike Edom '16 Reading Recovery and LLI Literacy Teacher, East Clark (CMSD)

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