Bachelor's Plus Program Overview
Do you have a bachelor’s degree in another field with a strong desire to teach? Expedite your teaching license in less than two years with AU’s distinctive Bachelor’s Plus Program.
Our program has been around for more than 20 years,and it’s approved by the Ohio Board of Regents and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). We have the experience to make sure that our students are well prepared to be effective teachers.
| Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio. |
In the Bachelor's Plus program you will work toward licensure in one of the following areas:
| Multi-Age Education (PreK-12) |
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| Art Education | View Checksheet |
| Music Education | View Checksheet |
| Primary & Middle Grades Education and Intervention | |
| Primary Grades Education (PreK-5) | View Checksheet |
| Primary Grades Education (PreK-5) / Intervention Dual Program | View Checksheet |
| Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-9) with two concentrations: Math, Science, Social Studies or Language Arts | View Checksheet |
| Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate/Intensive (K-12) | View Checksheet |
| Adolescent-Young Adult Education (Grades 7-12) |
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| Integrated Language Arts Education | View Checksheet |
| Integrated Mathematics Education | View Checksheet |
| Integrated Science Education | View Checksheet |
| Integrated Social Studies Education | View Checksheet |
For additional information about the Bachelor's Plus curriculum, view the Academic Catalog and Bachelor's Plus Teacher Education Gateways. The five gateways are designed to ensure that all students are adequately prepared to enter the teaching profession upon completion of their respective programs.
Learning Experiences
The Bachelor’s Plus Program Offers Students:
Convenient Online Courses
For your convenience, most of the Bachelor's Plus program is offered online. Some hybrid coursework may be available at the Ashland campus or at our regional center located in Elyria. We recognize that you have many commitments; balancing classes, family and work can be challenging. Our curriculum is offered during the evening hours, throughout the summer months and in online and hybrid (combination of online and in person) to make it easier to complete the program.
We also offer value-added components like small class sizes, experienced supervisors and faculty who understand and value adult learners.
To help prepare you for your teaching career, field practicums in area schools provide experience with students and mentoring teachers. Courses are provided online and in hybrid (a combination of face-to-face and classroom) formats.
Personalized Attention
From the initial interview through completion of the program, our Bachelor’s Plus program directors and advisors are there to help you succeed. They work individually with you to ensure that you take only the courses required for a given license.
Bachelor’s Plus Equivalents
We make every attempt to update the equivalent course numbers, but it is your responsibility to assure that any course from another university meets the Ashland course requirements. This list is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Possible course equivalencies can be found on www.transferology.com.
Universities and colleges are not required to take transient students. Their first obligation is to their own students. Your request to take a course may be denied on the basis of enrollment or other local factors. Transient Students for Columbus State must meet CSCC's prerequisites.
When applying to Ohio State to take an undergraduate course, call Extended Education at 614-292-8860 or email odee-extendeded@osu.edu.
If you would like to take a course not listed on this equivalency sheet from another university or college, you will still need to complete a Transient Form and email it to the Office of Records and Registration (regis@ashland.edu) for approval.
Please complete a Transient Form:
You must earn at least a C grade to receive credit for any course taken; submit an official transcript to the Office of Records and Registration (regis@ashland.edu) and work with your assigned Academic Advisor to apply your transfer credit to your AU academic record.
These courses can be used towards your program once you are a registered student and will be entered in your record during your first semester. The accepted courses are evaluated based on current equivalents, course descriptions and approval by faculty.
Once you are an AU student, you have the opportunity to appeal to AU faculty members for additional coursework to be applied to your record. The decisions on appeals are final.
Career Outlook
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers
Approximately 109,000 positions become available each year, emphasizing consistent demand.
High School Teachers
Employment for high school teachers is also projected to remain stable during the same period. About 67,100 openings exist annually for high school educators.
High-Need Areas
Ohio faces shortages in specific subjects such as languages, sciences, math, and special education. Teachers specializing in these areas are particularly sought after.
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