We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

Reading is an essential skill not only for a strong academic career, but a successful life. Our MEd in Educational Leadership with Professional Concentration, Reading License Endorsement (RLE) Grades PK-12 provides you with the advanced training necessary to allow you to be an effective educator when assisting in the development of student’s reading capabilities. In addition to this highly specialized skill, you will gain expertise in overseeing reading curriculum, diagnosing reading difficulties, and supervising non-professional reading staff.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

Antioch University Midwest offers candidates the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in education with a concentration in an area of professional interest. The M.Ed. with Professional Concentration is a course-based program aimed at meeting the needs of currently employed teachers, administrators and others interested in building their leadership skills. It is designed for candidates with an earned baccalaureate or professional degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Degree Requirements

Successfully complete all required coursework.

• Complete and document required focused field hours.
• Pass required state licensure test/s at or above the minimum level established by the Ohio Department of Education (if applicable).
• Pay all financial debts to Antioch University.

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon successful completion of this program, students can find work as a:

• Classroom teacher
• Reading teacher
• Reading support
• Tutor
• Advocate

Learning Outcomes

• Foundational Knowledge: Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.      
• Curriculum and Instruction: Candidates use instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing.                              
• Assessment and Evaluation: Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.        
• Diversity: Candidates create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society.

We are no longer accepting applications for this program for our 2018-19 academic year

Our Bachelor’s of Science in Special Education with Initial License degree will provide you with the teaching capabilities to help those with various disabilities. This empowering program helps you foster a more inclusive classroom where everyone, regardless of learning ability, has a fair educational experience taught by a dedicated and trained educator. Gain the skills to make an impact in special education settings that are inclusive, pullout, or self-contained.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

This program prepares teacher candidates to work with students who have specialized needs. Choose from two options:

The Mild to Moderate program provides the skills and knowledge for teacher candidates to work with students who have specialized needs in mild to moderate disability categories, such as Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Asperger Syndrome, and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders.

The Moderate to Intensive program allows teacher candidates to work with students who have specialized needs in moderate to intensive disability categories, such as Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Severe Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, and Multiple Disabilities.

This program features:

• Cohort model
• Classes held in the evenings, twice a week
• Flexible field observations during the first 3 semesters
• Year-long clinical experience

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (60 credits):

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• Foundations of Education
• Child Development & Learning
• Foundations of Reading Instruction
• Differentiation & Lesson Planning for Special Education
• Special Education Assessment & IEP Writing
• Phonics
• Reading Assessment
• Transition & Advocacy in Special Education
• Assistive & Educational Technology
• Introduction to Exceptional Children
• Special Education Laws & Regulations
• Classroom Environments & Behavior Management
• Integrated Instructional Methods for Special Education
• Content Literacy
• Clinical I: Internship
• Clinical II: Student Teaching & Seminar

View a sample course sequence for the BS in Special Education with Initial Licensure in Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist

View a sample course sequence for the BS in Special Education with Initial Licensure in Moderate to Intensive Intervention Specialist

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

The BS in Special Education with Initial License qualifies you to work with students who have challenging behavioral, emotional, and academic learning needs, supporting students in Mild to Moderate, or Moderate to Intensive disability categories. Special Education professionals have abundant future employment opportunities in K-12 schools, county programs, and private facilities.

Introduction

Trauma occurs every day and in every person’s life. However, those with less resiliency, fewer resources, a past of adverse experience, or who are in the beginning stages of development, are more debilitated by traumatic experiences and are highly susceptible to traumatic disorders. A person that suffers from a trauma disorder carries that disorder everywhere; there is no discarding it at the door of a church, a playground, a babysitter’s, or a school. When children with traumatic disorders are in school they are surrounded by triggers (any sensory event that may remind the person’s brain or body of a past traumatic experience) and may become reactive or dissociative in response to a trigger.

While not every student comes in contact with a mental health professional, nearly every child in America comes in contact with a teacher and educational professionals. When educators have learned to recognize signs of developmental trauma, and how to respond, more children are served, and it is more possible to provide a solid education.

This certificate is offered by AU Midwest. 

Program Overview

This four-class certificate examines trauma in the context of the learning environment. The classes have been developed to instruct practitioners in the overall impact of trauma in the school setting, the community, and the child’s home. The developmental effects of trauma and the ramifications of those effects on the academic setting of the child and their peers and teachers are explored in the second class. The interaction of the child within the community is the focus of the third class. In the final class, practitioners learn to apply the knowledge they have acquired to their individual child, classroom, and school.

Admissions

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How to Apply

1. 1. Please click here for our online application.
   2. Write and submit an Admissions Essay in a 1 – 2-page Word document answering each of the following questions in meaningful detail:
      • • Why did you choose Antioch?
        • Why did you choose the program you are applying to?
        • What are your future plans and how do you connect this program to your plans?
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   4. Request transcripts from all colleges and universities you have previously attended. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Antioch University, in an unopened sealed envelope. We also accept e-transcripts at admissions.aum@antioch.edu. Please Note: You may submit unofficial transcripts for initial review of your application, but your application will not be considered complete until official transcripts are received.

Please submit all materials to:

Antioch University Midwest
Admissions Office
900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.

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Cost

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Please note: Additional fees for all AUM programs may include (but are not necessarily limited to) charges for materials, late registration, enrollment maintenance, graduation, transcripts, tuition payment plan, late payments, late registration, and returned checks.

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Financial Aid

A majority of AUM students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUM.
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We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

Trauma occurs every day and in every person’s life. However, those with less resiliency, fewer resources, a past of adverse experience, or who are in the beginning stages of development, are more debilitated by traumatic experiences and are highly susceptible to traumatic disorders. A person that suffers from a trauma disorder carries that disorder everywhere; there is no discarding it at the door of a church, a playground, a babysitter’s, or a school. When children with traumatic disorders are in school they are surrounded by triggers (any sensory event that may remind the person’s brain or body of a past traumatic experience) and may become reactive or dissociative in response to a trigger.

While not every student comes in contact with a mental health professional, nearly every child in America comes in contact with a teacher and educational professionals. When educators have learned to recognize signs of developmental trauma, and how to respond, more children are served, and it is more possible to provide a solid education.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

This concentration examines trauma in the context of the learning environment. The classes have been developed to instruct practitioners in the overall impact of trauma in the school setting, the community, and the child’s home. The developmental effects of trauma and the ramifications of those effects on the academic setting of the child and their peers and teachers are explored in the second class. The interaction of the child within the community is the focus of the third class. In the fourth class, practitioners learn to apply the knowledge they have acquired to their individual child, classroom, and school. Students get the opportunity to practice their acquired knowledge in a practicum that puts everything they have learned to use in a classroom or other setting with children who have experienced trauma.

We are no longer accepting applications for this program for our 2018-19 academic year

Grades 4 and 5 are pivotal moments in a child’s education; a time of change and maturation as they move towards adolescence. Adult learners like you in the Early Childhood Generalist 4 & 5 Endorsement program will come to understand the cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional changes that take place during these years. You will engage in exploring hands-on pedagogical strategies and activities that they can use to create a need-to-know environment that encourages inquiry, creativity and inventiveness.

This endorsement is offered by AU Midwest

Program Overview

The 9-credit Early Childhood Generalist 4 & 5 Endorsement program consists of 3 classes that prepare professionally licensed PK-3 teachers to earn a 4th & 5th grade endorsement in the content areas of Language Arts, Science, Math and Social Studies. The classes are designed for practicing licensed professionals and are offered in a variety of formats.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

This 9-credit program can be completed in 1 semester.

Requirements:

To qualify for the Generalist Endorsement to the Early Childhood license, candidates must hold a teaching license in Early Childhood Education and have completed their bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.  Content areas are a prerequisite. In addition, candidates must complete 9 semester credits:

• Development and Learning in Grades 4 & 5
• Integrated Language Arts and Social Studies Instruction for the 4/5 Classroom
• Integrated Math and Science Methods for Grades 4 and 5

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Candidates who complete the early childhood generalist add an additional credential to the initial early childhood licensure (pre-kindergarten to grade 3), thus being qualified to teach pre-kindergarten to grade 5.

Learning Outcomes

• Teachers understand student learning and development and respect the diversity of the students they teach.
• Teachers know and understand the content area for which they have instructional responsibility.
• Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning.
• Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
• Teachers create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
• Teachers collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators and the community to support student learning.
• Teachers assume responsibility for professional growth, performance and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.

We are no longer accepting applications for this program for our 2018-19 academic year

Reading is an essential skill not only for a strong academic career but a successful life. Our PK-12 Reading Endorsement provides you with the advanced training necessary to allow you to be an effective educator when assisting in the development of student’s reading capabilities. In addition to this highly specialized skill, you will gain expertise in overseeing reading curriculum, diagnosing reading difficulties, and supervising non-professional reading staff.

This endorsement is offered by AU Midwest

Program Overview

The Antioch University Midwest Reading PK-12 Endorsement provides advanced training in reading. The 18-semester credit reading endorsement program consists of 6 classes that prepare provisionally or professionally licensed teachers to earn a KK-12 Ohio Reading Endorsement. The classes are designed for practicing professionals and are offered in the evenings. If you have graduated from any Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, or Special Education teacher licensure program and have completed the Ohio reading core, up to four of the six required courses may be waived.

Schools receiving funds under Titles I and/or II (public, community public, private) within No Child Left Behind may require teachers to have advanced training in reading. The reading endorsement is added to any valid Ohio teaching license and permits teachers to teach reading to all students at any grade level, including Title II reading programs. For Early Childhood and Middle Childhood teachers, adding an endorsement enables them to teach reading in reading programs outside of their licensure area.

This reading endorsement requires candidates to pass the OAE test #038 and test #039. The 18-semester credit reading endorsement program at Antioch University Midwest effectively prepares candidates to pass this test at or above the Ohio cut score. Professionals who teach under this endorsement are considered highly qualified (HQT) in reading under the current definition in Ohio.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

This program can be completed in 3 semesters.

Requirements:

• You must successfully complete 18 credits of required coursework:
  • Foundations of Reading Instruction
  • Phonics
  • Reading Assessment
  • Content Literacy
  • Developing & Promoting Literacy
  • Reading Clinical
• You must pass the Ohio Reading Endorsement Assessment. The Pearson test #038 OAE Reading (Subtest I) and #039 OAE Reading (Subtest II) are required. The test covers knowledge about the teaching of reading that is common to all grade levels and content areas. The test includes content on reading as a language-thought process, text structure, instructional processes, affective aspects, and environmental/sociocultural factors.

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon successful completion of this program, students can find work as a:

• Classroom teacher
• Reading teacher
• Reading support
• Tutor
• Advocate

Learning Outcomes

• Foundational Knowledge: Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.      
• Curriculum and Instruction: Candidates use instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing.                              
• Assessment and Evaluation: Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.        
• Diversity: Candidates create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society.                                

We are no longer accepting applications for this program for our 2018-19 academic year

Are you interested in expanding your teaching opportunities through additional endorsements? Our teaching endorsements are designed with returning students in mind. Our flexible scheduling, diverse endorsement options, experienced faculty, and experiential learning opportunities will position you as an invaluable educator and integral part of any school. Explore our options today and discover how Antioch University Midwest can help you accomplish your loftiest career goals.  

This endorsement is offered by AU Midwest

Program Overview

Antioch University Midwest’s Education Endorsements are designed to assist those licensed teachers who wish to add additional content or grade levels to their current license. All endorsement candidates must successfully complete required coursework and pass the state licensure exam(s) to obtain their endorsement.

Introduction

Interact with children in intentional, constructive and creative ways that focus on children’s capabilities, competencies, and interests. Foster a learning environment that is based on relationships, reciprocal learning, and reflection to build a more stimulating and inclusive classroom. The REA is grounded in the belief that children are active protagonists of their own growth and development process, and learning is a process of individual and group construction. In order to accomplish this, the classroom environment must be organized to provoke and support learning.

This certificate is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

Antioch University Midwest is proud to offer experienced education professionals the opportunity to obtain a Certificate in the Reggio Emilia Approach. The Reggio Emilia Approach refers to the philosophy of early childhood education that originated in Reggio Emilia, Italy and was founded by Loris Malaguzzi. Many educators (e.g., Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner and Bruner) inspire and inform the Reggio Emilia Approach.

This REA is grounded in several key principles (e.g., Children are active protagonists of their growth and development process; Learning is a process of individual and group construction and the environment is organized to provoke and support learning).

Antioch University Midwest provides its students with a classroom-based, experiential approach to learning that emphasizes understanding of both theories and sound educational practice.

Degree Requirements

Length of Program:

This 18-credit program can be completed in 4 semesters.

Required Courses:

• Introduction to Reggio Emilia Approach-A
• Introduction to Reggio Emilia Approach-B
• The Learning Environment as the Third Teacher
• Making Learning Visible through Observation and Documentation
• The Atelier and Learning – Arts Integration
• Comparative Approaches to Early Childhood Education

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon completion of this certificate and depending on state requirements, students can perform work as a:

• PK-3 Teacher
• Director of Reggio Emilia inspired preschool program

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

If you strive to earn a supervisory role within your school system, our Educational Leadership with Ohio Principal Licensure prepares you to become a dynamic leader to pioneer innovative change. Today’s challenging school environments require leaders with a solid foundation of knowledge pertaining to organizational behavior and are able to apply this knowledge towards an effective change process. This program will allow you to understand how technology, interpersonal relationships, and effective educating are integral parts to managing and leading diverse educational environments that foster lifelong learning.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

Antioch University Midwest offers experienced education professionals a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership, as well as the coursework to qualify for an Ohio Principal’s License.

Antioch University Midwest provides its masters students a classroom-based, experiential approach to educational leadership.

Degree Requirements

Program Length:

This program can be completed in 3 semesters.

Required Courses:

• Organizational Structures
• Research for School Improvement
• Ethical Issues in Educational Administration
• Curriculum
• Visionary School Restructuring
• Supervision and Staff Development
• Principal as Instructional Leader
• School and Community Relations
• School Finance
• School Law
• Internship – Initial
• Internship – Final

Note: Candidates have five years from the date of initial entry to complete the program.

Note: The above processes are still subject to final approval of the student as a candidate for principal licensure and do not automatically result in a recommendation.

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Students who complete this program can find work as a:

• Principal
• Special Education Director
• Assistant Principal
• Central Office Positions in a P-12 School

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

As children enter adolescence, their cognitive, behavioral, and psychological attributes begin to mature. Our Master of Education with Initial or 2nd Teacher Licensure (MEd) in Middle Childhood Education will ensure that you are prepared to assist children through this confusing and challenging transition. Our faculty members are passionate, experienced, hands-on educators who will impart on you the skills to support your students academically and emotionally.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

The Middle Childhood license qualifies you to work with students in grades 4 – 9 in two content areas. The program provides the opportunity to:

• Learn with faculty who have real-world teaching experience
• Study in a team approach with adult learners
• Attend School of Education classes on weekday evenings
• Be eligible to earn an Ohio Ohio Resident Educator teaching license to work with students grades 4 – 9

Degree Requirements

To qualify for the middle childhood education Ohio Resident Educator License, candidates must have met the content requirements and have earned 49 semester-credits in the professional program as follows (includes the Ohio professional license reading courses):

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• Foundations of Education
• Whole Child Development and Learning
• Planning and Assessment for Student Learning
• Learning Environments
• Two of the Four Methods Courses: LA, Math, Soc. Studies, Science
• Clinical I – Internship
• Clinical II – Student Teaching
• Foundations for Reading Instruction
• Phonics
• Reading Assessment
• Content Literacy

Career Outlook

Candidates who successfully complete the M.Ed in Educational Leadership with initial or 2nd licensure in Middle Childhood will be qualified to teach in any grades 4 -9 in two content areas.

Additional Information

Content Area Self-Evaluation
Applicants in MCE must qualify for two content areas.

Download the Applicant Transcript Evaluation Form for Middle Childhood Education Content Audit.

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

The success of a child’s development can largely be attributed to the success or failure of their early educators. Teachers are responsible for understanding the importance of a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging environment. Understanding the needs of each individual child is vital, as is championing a collaborative partnership between families, communities, and schools. Immerse yourself in early childhood education and have a lasting impact on the life of a child.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

The Early Childhood license qualifies you to work with students in grades PK-3. The program provides the opportunity to:

• Learn with faculty who have real-world teaching experience
• Study in a team approach with adult learners
• Attend School of Education classes on weekday evenings
• Be eligible to earn an Ohio Ohio Resident Educator teaching license to work with students pre-kindergarten through grade 3

Degree Requirements

To qualify for the early childhood education Ohio Resident Educator License, candidates must have met the general education requirements and have earned 49 semester-credits in the professional program as follows (includes the Ohio professional license reading courses):

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• Foundations of Education
• Whole Child Development and Learning
• Planning and Assessment for Student Learning
• Learning Environments
• Integrated Methods
• Clinical I – Internship
• Clinical II – Student Teaching
• Foundations for Reading Instruction
• Phonics
• Reading Assessment
• Content Literacy

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Areas of employment using your Early Childhood Education major include:

• Preschool Teacher
• Head Start Teacher
• Pre-kindergarten – Third Grade Teacher in Public or Private Schools

With the addition of a Reading Endorsement, graduates of the Early Childhood Education program will be eligible to be a Title l teacher in Grades K-12.

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

Our Master of Education degree with Initial or Second License options will provide you with unique teaching capabilities to help those with various disabilities. This empowering program helps you foster a more inclusive classroom environment where everyone, regardless of learning ability, has a fair educational experience taught by a dedicated and trained educator. Gain the skills necessary to make an impact in special education settings that are inclusive, pullout, or self-contained.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

This program prepares teacher candidates to work with students who have specialized needs in mild to moderate or moderate to intensive disability categories, such as Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Asperger Syndrome, and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. Coursework is designed to teach planning, instructional methods, and classroom management skills appropriate for special education settings that are inclusive, pullout, or self-contained.

Program Features:

• 2 years for program completion (typically shorter for second license candidates)
• Initial license candidates complete Focused Field Observations connected to coursework, Internship and Student Teaching experiences
• Second license candidates complete Focused Field Observations connected to coursework and an applied practicum experience
• Classes held in the evenings, twice a week
• Cohort model

Degree Requirements

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

The Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Intensive Intervention Specialist license qualifies you to work with students who have challenging behavioral, emotional, and academic learning needs, supporting students with  disability categories such as Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Asperger Syndrome, and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialists have abundant future employment opportunities in K-12 schools, county programs, and private facilities.

We are no longer accepting applications for this program for our 2018-19 academic year

Our Intervention Specialist, Moderate to Intensive endorsement will help you expand your teaching capabilities to help those with specific learning disabilities. This empowering endorsement helps you foster a more inclusive classroom where everyone, regardless of learning ability, has a fair educational experience taught by a dedicated and trained educator. Expand upon your current planning, teaching, and managing skills to make an impact in special education settings that are inclusive, pullout, or self-contained.

This endorsement is offered by AU Midwest

Program Overview

This program prepares teacher candidates to work with students who have specialized needs in moderate to intensive disability categories, such as Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Severe Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, and Multiple Disabilities.

This program features:

• 9-credit hour program can only take one semester for program completion
• Candidates complete Focused Field Observations connected to coursework
• Classes held in the evenings, twice a week
• Cohort model

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (9 credits):

• Alternative Assessment for Students with Moderate to Intensive Needs
• Instructional Methods for Students with Moderate to Intensive Needs
• Behavior Management for Students with Moderate to Intensive Needs

Career Outlook

The Moderate to Intensive Intervention Specialist license qualifies you to work with students who have challenging behavioral, emotional, and academic learning needs, supporting students with disability categories such as Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Severe Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, and Multiple Disabilities. Moderate to Intensive Intervention Specialists have abundant future employment opportunities in K-12 schools, county programs, and private facilities.

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

Master of Education Programs

Transform your passion for learning with a Master’s in Education program that’s tailored towards progressive educators interested in taking on a teacher licensure program alongside their degree. By emphasizing experiential learning and hands-on training, we can help you enhance your academic and professional development to become an empowering educator.

With concentrations in Early Childhood Education and Middle Childhood Education, students at Antioch University Midwest can earn a graduate teaching degree and teaching certificate tailored to their specific area of interest.

Engage in insightful study, making connections between coursework and fieldwork, as well as theory and practice. This teaching degree program isn’t just about reading a textbook, it’s about instilling the skills you need to strengthen your educational commitments.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Teaching Licensure Program Overview

If you have an undergraduate education degree and have always wanted to teach, you now have the opportunity to do so through the Antioch University Midwest Professional Preparation Program for Teacher Licensure. Designed for adult learners with busy schedules, this graduate professional program in education provides you with the coursework and preparation required for an Ohio Resident Educator License.

Through this unique learning experience, and consistent with Antioch’s philosophy of the development of the whole person, you will be encouraged to develop further your intellectual, social, emotional and ethical potential, thus preparing you for the rigors of teaching in today’s schools. Antioch University Midwest believes that all teachers who graduate from the Teacher Licensure programs must be able to connect with diverse classrooms, and be creative, competent, and compassionate leaders in the 21st Century.

Master of Education and Teacher Licensure programs at Antioch University Midwest feature:

• Evening classes so that candidates may continue to work
• Field observation hours attached to courses
• Student Centered, Non-Graded Alternative Evaluation
• An accelerated, prescribed program sequence for candidates to follow
• A cohort model that functions to provide ongoing support throughout the program

Master’s Degree Requirements

Program Length:

This 46-credit program can be completed in 4 semesters.

Requirements:

All students in the Professional Preparation Program for Teacher Licensure, regardless of the level or area of concentration they wish to teach, must meet the following requirements in order to be recommended for an Ohio Resident Educator License:

• All candidates, regardless of license being sought, must complete the general education requirements. Typically, general education and content requirements will have been completed as part of an undergraduate degree program.
• Complete and document the required focused field hours.
• Complete a minimum of 14 weeks (65 days)  of full-time clinical work in an Antioch University Midwest approved setting.
• Education candidates are required to complete Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. Background checks are valid for one year and must be current for all focused field hours and clinical experiences.
• Successfully complete the Antioch University Midwest Professional Preparation for Teacher Licensure program coursework.
• Successfully complete courses that fulfill the State of Ohio content requirements for general education and/or specified teaching concentration(s).
• Pass required state licensure tests at or above the minimum level established by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).
• Pay all financial debts to Antioch University.
• Have no holds (financial, library, etc.) on their Antioch University account.

NOTE: As of September 3, 2013, the Ohio Assessments for Educators have replaced the Praxis II tests as the required Ohio educator licensure tests for most content areas. For complete information on state testing requirements, access the Ohio Department of Education’s website at www.education.ohio.gov. Type “OAE” in the search field.

Curriculum:

Consistent with the best practices in education, you will learn through classes conducted in a seminar format and with course work organized in modules. Courses integrate varied learning styles and multiple intelligences.

Career in Education Outlook

Antioch University Midwest relies heavily on the integration of experience and theory. Through a focus on learning, teaching, curriculum, and assessment from a student-centered perspective, you are prepared to guide students in the development of the skills and knowledge needed in our rapidly changing world. Once you have completed the graduate education program, you will be a highly skilled teacher able to integrate theory and practice in today’s diverse classrooms.

Learning Outcomes

Antioch University Midwest Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education programs give you the tools to develop your passion for teaching and implement it into your everyday classroom practice. Completion of our degree programs allows you to excel as a leader in early or middle childhood education..

Introduction

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting one in five American children. Utilize cutting edge research in the field of dyslexia education and harness this new knowledge to empower all students in the classroom. Learn the structure of language and foundational concepts of oral and written learning to help children with dyslexia grasp a better understanding of information across a multitude of disciplines. Stand out and make a strong academic impact on the lives of those with dyslexia.

This certificate is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

A Dyslexia Certificate from Antioch University Midwest will help you stand out and make an impact. Our program is built upon the latest research and has met the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

The 17-credit program is offered as a stand-alone certificate. As one of the 25 dyslexia programs in the U.S. accredited by the International Dyslexia Association, the certificate is tailored for current teachers, students working toward a teaching degree, as well as parents and advocates for children with dyslexia.

This program is offered online and is designed for:

• Teachers and administrators seeking to understand and effectively teach students with dyslexia
• Special Education professionals seeking to meet the needs of their students with dyslexia
• Family members of children and adults with dyslexia
• Advocates for children and adults with dyslexia

The program is offered throughout the year, with entry twice a year. Coursework is offered online to meet the needs of K-12 classroom educators. Educators receive the highest quality of instruction from faculty with a rich background of work in K-12 reading environments, many of whom are currently practitioners in the field.

Degree Requirements

Length of Program:

This 17-credit program can be completed in 4 semesters.

Required Courses:

• Foundations and Psychology of Reading
• Introduction to Dyslexia
• Advanced Phonics
• Diagnosis and Assessment of Students and Dyslexia
• Structured Language Teaching I
• Structured Language Teaching II

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon completion of this certificate and depending on state requirements, students can perform work as a:

• Reading Specialist
• Tutor
• Educational Therapist
• Advocate
• Classroom Teacher

We are no longer accepting applications for this program for our 2018-19 academic year

As educators, we value being lifelong learners, constantly adjusting our teaching techniques to adhere to the latest best practices. If you work within an education-related organization, you can be a catalyst of change for your colleagues, supporting them in refining their instructional and administrative techniques. Help build your school’s community, assess and coach effective classroom skills, and use a systems approach to curriculum and instruction.

This certificate is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

The Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring is for education professionals seeking to deepen their ability to work with others in educational settings. The certificate allows the practitioner to explore their original teaching area or other area of interest more specifically and strengthen their ability to work with others in the field. It is designed for practitioners who want to remain in the field but not add another area of licensure.

The Educational Leadership-Coaching and Mentoring Certificate is designed for professionals who currently work in or with education related organizations. This certificate will prepare students to play a leadership role in an educational setting and to support colleagues in refining their instructional and administrative techniques. Throughout this coursework students will learn skills to help build community, assess and coach effective classroom skills, and use a systems approach to curriculum and instruction.

Students taking coursework in this concentration /certificate area can obtain a master’s degree in education with limited additional coursework. The additional coursework emphasizes working within the individual classroom and the entire school community to build leadership capacity and to understand, and ethically apply, scientifically based educational research.

Degree Requirements

Length of Program:

This 18-credit program can be completed in 3 semesters.

Required Courses:

• Current Theories and Practices in Assessment
• Current Instructional Practices in Content Area
• Curriculum
• Visionary School Restructuring
• School and Community Relations
• Coaching and Mentoring Practicum

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon completion of this certificate, students can perform work as a:

• Academic Coach
• Teacher Team Leader
• Department Chair in P-12 School

We are no longer accepting applications for this program for our 2018-19 academic year

If you work in education, you understand that conflict is an unavoidable and common occurrence. Between the multiple stakeholders at the state, federal, and district administration levels, as well as the faculty and students, there are many parties involved throughout the school system. Our Conflict Management in Education certification will prepare you to effectively reduce the frequency of conflict, diffuse current problems, and manage fair resolutions. This concentration provides a vital skill that can increase career opportunities while simultaneously fostering a more civil educational environment.

This certificate is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

This concentration, combined with the core courses, will enable students to develop personal capacity to engage with intrapersonal conflict situations. Students will also be exposed to group conflict engagement and management skills that are applicable across a range of professional situations in education.

Degree Requirements

Program Length

This 30-credit program can be completed in 3 semesters.

Required Courses

Core Courses for M.Ed.

• Ethical Issues in Educational Leadership
• Research for School Improvement
• Organizational Structures
• Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building  

Conflict Management in Education Certificate/Concentration Courses:

•    Culture and Conflict
•    Negotiation and Mediation Theory and Practice
•    Consensus and Facilitation Theory
•    Leadership, Identity, and Development
•    Education and Conflict Engagement Practicum A
•    Education and Conflict Engagement Practicum B

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon completion of this certificate, students can perform work as a:

• Academic Coach
• Teacher Team Leader
• Department Chair in P-12 School

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

Interact with children in intentional, constructive and creative ways that focus on children’s capabilities, competencies, and interests. Foster a learning environment that is based on relationships, reciprocal learning, and reflection to build a more stimulating and inclusive classroom. The REA is grounded in the belief that children are active protagonists of their own growth and development process, and learning is a process of individual and group construction. In order to accomplish this, the classroom environment must be organized to provoke and support learning.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

Candidates who currently hold a pre-kindergarten to grade three license may be interested in completing a M.Ed. with a professional concentration in the Reggio Emilia Approach.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (33 credits):

• Introduction to Reggio Emilia Approach – A*
• Introduction to Reggio Emilia Approach – B*
• The Learning Environment as the Third Teacher
• Making Learning Visible through Observation and Documentation
• The Atelier and Learning – Arts Integration
• Comparative Approaches to Early Childhood Education
• Reggio Emilia Approach Final Project and Residency
• Organizational Structures
• Research for School Improvement
• Ethical Issues in Educational Leadership
• Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building

*Candidates must take the two Introduction to Reggio Emilia courses (A and B) prior to taking any of the other Reggio courses.

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Candidates successfully completing the M.Ed. with a professional concentration in the Reggio Emilia Approach would be eligible to teach in an early childhood setting as well as provide leadership to any Reggio inspired preschool program.

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting one in five American children. Utilize cutting edge research in the field of dyslexia education and harness this new knowledge to empower all students in the classroom. Learn the structure of language and foundational concepts of oral and written learning to help children with dyslexia grasp a better understanding of information across a multitude of disciplines. Stand out and make a strong academic impact on the lives of those with dyslexia.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in dyslexia studies from Antioch University Midwest will help you stand out and make an impact. Our program has met the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

As one of the 25 dyslexia programs in the U.S. accredited by the International Dyslexia Association, the concentration is tailored for current teachers, students working toward a teaching degree, as well as parents and advocates for children with dyslexia.

This program is a hybrid model with some courses offered online and some on-campus and is designed for:

• Teachers and administrators seeking to understand and effectively teach students with dyslexia
• Special Education professionals seeking to meet the needs of their students with dyslexia
• Family members of children and adults with dyslexia
• Advocates for children and adults with dyslexia

Degree Requirements

Required Concentration Courses (30 credits):

• Organizational Structures
• Research for School Improvement
• Ethical Issues in Educational Administration
• Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building
• Foundations and Psychology of Reading
• Introduction to Dyslexia
• Advanced Phonics
• Diagnosis and Assessment of Students and Dyslexia
• Current Topics in Dyslexia
• Structured Language Teaching I
• Structured Language Teaching II

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon completion of this program and depending on state requirements, students can perform work as a:

• Reading Specialist
• Tutor
• Educational therapist
• Advocate
• Classroom teacher

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

As educators, we value being lifelong learners, constantly adjusting our teaching techniques to adhere to the latest best practices. If you work within an education related organization, you can be a catalyst of change for your colleagues, supporting them in refining their instructional and administrative techniques. Help build your school’s community, assess and coach effective classroom skills, and use a systems approach to curriculum and instruction.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

The Educational Leadership with professional concentration in Coaching and Mentoring is designed for professionals who currently work in or with education related organizations.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (30 credits):

• Organizational Structures
• Current Theories and Practices in Assessment
• Current Instructional Practices in Content Area
• Research for School Improvement
• Ethical Issues in Education Administration
• Curriculum
• Visionary School Restructuring
• Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building
• School and Community Relations
• Coaching and Mentoring Practicum

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Upon completion of this degree, students are qualified as a:

• Academic Coach
• Teacher Team Leader
• Department Chair in P-12 School

We are no longer offering this on-campus program at AU Midwest. We invite experienced educators to explore our online MEd for Experienced Educators options offered by our New England campus. View a complete list of all Education certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Antioch University.

This degree is offered by AU Midwest.

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Professional Concentration is an advanced degree for professional educators and administrators that allows you to tailor a degree program for your career. This degree program emphasizes practical knowledge and leadership skills. Program instruction is delivered by dedicated and experienced faculty who make the real world connections between theory and practice.

Earning your master’s degree in education could be one of the best career decisions you’ll ever make. Why?

• The higher your degree, the higher your earning potential.
• You’ll be positioned to pursue and transition into leadership, research or policy positions.
• Adding this degree will increase the depth and breadth of the education you received in your bachelor’s degree studies.

Students taking coursework in the concentration areas can obtain a master’s degree in education with limited additional coursework. The coursework emphasizes working within the individual classroom and the entire school community to build leadership capacity to understand, and ethically apply, scientifically based educational research.

Each candidate’s transcripts will be evaluated and the Masters candidate may need as few as four courses outside of the area of concentration to complete their degree.

Degree Requirements

Program Completion Requirements

• Second License Candidates Only
  • Must hold a current Ohio teaching license.
  • Must apply for second license to be eligible for master’s degree.
• Successfully complete all required coursework.
• Complete and document required focused field hours.
• Pass required state licensure test/s at or above the minimum level established by the Ohio Department of Education (if applicable).
• Pay all financial debts to Antioch University.

Note: Candidates have seven years from the date of initial entry to complete the program.

Note: The above processes are still subject to final approval of the student as a candidate for principal licensure and do not automatically result in a recommendation.

For detailed curriculum, degree requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the AUM catalog.

Career Outlook

Students who complete this program can find work as a:

• Academic Coach
• Teacher Team Leader
• Mentor
• Building Representative for District-wide Curriculum/Leadership Committees