Real Estate Pre-Licensure Certificate

Certificate code CTRELU

University College
Chubb Hall 140
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1935
Fax: 740.593.0206
university.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/university-college

Roger Watson, contact person
watsonr@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Real Estate Pre-Licensure Certificate program of study addresses the growing demand for individuals who possess knowledge of the real estate industry. The demand for capacity in this field is expected to rise as the field continues to grow. The courses in the certificate offer students the opportunity not only to prepare for the Ohio Real Estate Salesperson’s License exam but also to supplement an existing major with the tools necessary to be successful in the world of real estate.

Sucessful completion (C or better in each course) of this certificate program (including satisfactory seat hours for each REAL course) fulfills the educational requirements a student must complete in order to sit for the State of Ohio’s Real Estate Salesperson’s License exam. Students who complete the certificate are prepared for eligibility to become real estate agents and may progress to become investors or brokers. Please refer to the Ohio Department of Commerce website for detailed requirements.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Any undergraduate student who has been admitted to Ohio University is eligible to enroll in the certificate program.

Change of Program Policy

Any undergraduate student who has been admitted to Ohio University is eligible to enroll in the certificate program.

External Transfer Admission

Any undergraduate student who has been admitted to Ohio University is eligible to enroll in the certificate program.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The Real Estate Pre-Licensure Certificate allows students to explore real estate-related career options such as property management, appraising, home inspection, and commercial real estate. Real Estate (REAL) classes, taught by experienced professionals, provide practical skills preparing students to enter and excel in the real estate profession. Real Estate courses can also complement a traditional undergraduate degree program in fields such as business or interior architecture.

Requirements

Certificate Hours Requirement

The Real Estate Pre-Licensure Certificate requires the completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours. Additionally, there is a minimum overall GPA requirement of 2.0 (C) for all required courses.

Real Estate Certificate Core Courses

Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better:

REAL 1010 - Real Estate Principles and Practices Credit Hours: 3
REAL 1030 - Real Estate Law Credit Hours: 3
REAL 2010 - Real Estate Appraising Credit Hours: 3
REAL 2040 - Real Estate Finance Credit Hours: 3

Real Estate Certificate Elective Course Option

Complete one of the following courses below with a grade of C (2.0) or better:

ACCT 1005 - Accounting for Business Activities Credit Hours: 3
ACCT 1010 - Foundations of Accounting Credit Hours: 3
ATCH 1030 - Financial Accounting Procedures Credit Hours: 3
BA 1500 - Introduction to Business Communication and Professional Skills Credit Hours: 3
BUSL 2000 - Law and Society Credit Hours: 3
BUSL 2550 - The Legal Environment of Business Credit Hours: 3
COMS 2020 - Communication and Persuasion Credit Hours: 3
ECON 1000 - Survey of Economics Credit Hours: 3
ECON 1030 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
FIN 3000 - Introduction to Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3
MKT 3580 - Foundations of Professional Sales Credit Hours: 3
TAS 3110 - Diversity, Ethics, and Collaboration Credit Hours: 3
TAS 4110 - Leadership and Workplace Effectiveness Credit Hours: 3
TAS 4340 - Applied Leadership in the Workplace Credit Hours: 3