Early Childhood Education Grades 4 & 5 Generalist Endorsement, Certificate (online)

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The certificate is earned by completing courses in the four basic content areas (math, science, social studies and language arts) as well as a child development and learning course and an introductory field experience course. The certificate is available in an online format.

Information regarding Licensure, Endorsement, or Accreditation: The Early Childhood Education 4/5 Generalist Endorsement is a set of graduate credit hours that qualify licensed early childhood teachers to add the 4th and 5th grade generalist endorsement to an existing Prekindergarten to Grade 3 teaching license.

Admission Requirements

Application Deadline: April 15th.

Additional Document Requirement:

Current State of Ohio Teaching License (you may upload this document below or on the Application Status Page after you submit your application)

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (15 credits)

Take 6 courses up to 15 credits:

Other Requirements

Minimum Total Credits (15 credits)

Additional Requirements

Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill certificate requirements.