College of Education

McCracken Hall

Tom Davis
Interim Dean

Glenn Doston
Sr. Associate Dean

Dianne Gut
Associate Dean

http://www.ohio.edu/education/

Graduate study and research in the College of Education are designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice—between research and the educational and human problems that confront students, teachers, counselors, curriculum workers, administrators, and other professionals in related fields. Field experiences and internships coupled with research integrate theory with practice. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.

Master’s students may attend full or part time. There is no residency requirement for a master’s degree. Full-time students can complete most master’s programs in a minimum of four academic quarters. Doctoral programs require a three-quarter continuous residency on the Athens campus and can usually be completed in a minimum of three academic years.

All professional education programs are fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Counselor Education Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and CORE.

Detailed information concerning graduate programs is available from the Office of Student Services, College of Education, Ohio University, McCracken Hall 124, Athens OH 45701-2979 or online at http://www.ohio.edu/education/.

Master’s Programs

To major in a given area, you must have a program of study planned and approved by a faculty advisor to meet your professional needs and objectives.

The minimum number of credit hours required will vary, depending on program requirements and, when applicable, requirements for licensure. Specific admissions criteria and program requirements are available from the Office of Student Services, College of Education, and online at http://www.ohio.edu/education/.

Master’s programs are offered in several areas of professional education:

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

College Student Personnel
Counselor Education (school, community and rehabilitation counseling)
Higher Education

Department of Educational Studies

Computer Education and Technology
Cultural Studies in Education
Educational Administration
Educational Research and Evaluation

Department of Teacher Education

Adolescent to Young Adult Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Mathematics Teaching at the Adolescent to Young Adult Level
Middle Childhood Education
Reading Education
Special Education

Doctoral Programs

Advanced preparation leading to the Ph.D. Or Ed.D. Is offered in the College of Education.

Following admission to a doctoral program, you are expected to apply for admission to advanced studies after two quarters of coursework. Admission is based on review of your progress, faculty recommendations and completion of at least nine hours of course credit.

You are assisted throughout your program of study by a faculty advisor and a doctoral program committee.

Successful completion of a written and oral comprehensive examination is required after most coursework is completed. Doctoral candidates then submit a research proposal for review by the faculty chair and committee, before completing the doctoral dissertation.

Specific information regarding criteria for admission, financial assistance, and scholarships is available from the Office of Graduate Studies, College of Education, McCracken Hall 124, and online at http://www.ohio.edu/education/.

Doctoral degree programs are offered within each of the College’s three departments, as follows:

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Counselor Education (Ph.D.)
Higher Education (Ph.D.)

Department of Educational Studies

Cultural Studies
Instructional Technology (Ph.D.)
Educational Administration (Ed.D)
Educational Research and Evaluation (Ph.D.)

Department of Teacher Education

Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.)
Math Education (Ph.D.)
Middle Level Education (Ph.D.)
Reading and Language Arts (Ph.D.)
Social Studies Education (Ph.D.)
Special Education (Ph.D.)