Education Program Finder
The Educator Preparation Program Finder is the complete list of Chancellor-approved programs that lead to Ohio licensure/endorsement. The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) verifies that programs on this list hold the authority to recommend program completers for an Ohio educator license. Please visit the Ohio Department of Education’s website for additional questions about obtaining an Ohio license by completing a program that is not approved by the Chancellor.
Alternative Licensure
Ohio code allows non-profit organizations to seek approval for Alternative Licensure programs. For a list of approved providers and programs, visit the Alternative Licensure Institutes page.
| Institution |
Program Level |
License/Teaching Field(s) | Online Option | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Community College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Associate | Educational Paraprofessional (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Associate | Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Zane State College | Associate | Educational Paraprofessional (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Zane State College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| University of Rio Grande | Associate | Educational Paraprofessional (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Miami University | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Ohio University | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Sinclair Community College | Associate | Educational Paraprofessional (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Sinclair Community College | Associate | Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Sinclair Community College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Southern State Community College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Stark State College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Terra State Community College | Associate | Prekindergaten Associate (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Xavier University | Associate | Occupational Therapy Assistant | None | |
| North Central State Community College | Associate | Educational Paraprofessional (Birth to Age 5) | None | |
| Ohio University | Baccalaureate | Integrated Social Studies (7-12) | None | |
| Ashland University | Baccalaureate | Spanish (PK-12) | None | |
| University of Dayton | Baccalaureate | German (PK-12) | None | |
| Cleveland State University | Baccalaureate | Spanish (PK-12) | Blended/Hybrid | |
| Malone University | Baccalaureate | Integrated Science (7-12) | None | |
| Otterbein University | Baccalaureate | Middle Childhood Social Studies (4-9) | None | |
| Hiram College | Baccalaureate | Life Sciences (7-12) | None | |
| Central State University | Baccalaureate | Visual Arts (PK-12) | None | |
| Muskingum University | Baccalaureate | Life Sciences (7-12) | None | |
| University of Dayton | Baccalaureate | Physical Science (Physics & Chemistry) (7-12) | None | |
| Defiance College | Baccalaureate | Science (4-6) | None | |
| Marietta College | Baccalaureate | Integrated Mathematics (7-12) | None |
