(36 hours)

The Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development program is designed to provide preparation for teachers who desire to serve as administrative specialists in curriculum supervision and staff development positions in school districts. The course work is planned to enhance one’s teaching skills and attitudes essential for helping other teachers transform their classroom experiences. To qualify for the administrative specialist license, the candidate must hold the Master’s degree, pass the examination prescribed by the Ohio Department of Education, have two years of successful teaching, and a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license.

The degree program consists of a 12-14 semester hours of Foundation courses, 9 semester hours of Core courses, and 15 hours of Cognate courses as outlined below.