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The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
Patton Hall
100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Teacher Education Graduate Programs Handbook

This handbook was prepared in the Department of Education (TE) with input from the Department’s Graduate Committee and graduate faculty. Its purpose is to inform students of important requirements for master’s level study in the Department. While the master’s advisor provides students with guidance as they progress through their graduate studies, and students are always urged to consult with them first, procedural clarifications can be sought by contacting The PCOE's Graduate Student Records Manager (740-593-4411). For information regarding departmental faculty schedules including office hours, please contact the Department of Teacher Education, 309 Patton Hall, 740-593-4424. A TE faculty directory and additional department resources and information are available on the Teacher Education website.

Master's Degrees

The Department of Teacher Education offers three types of master's degree programs: Initial with licensure, Blended, and Advanced. Initial licensure programs.

Initial Licensure Programs

  • Adolescent to Young Adult Education
  • Middle Childhood Education
  • Special Education-Intervention Specialist

Blended Licensure Programs

  • Early Childhood and Elementary Education
  • Special Education-Intervention Specialist

Master’s without Licensure

  • Teaching and Learning

Advanced Degree Programs Available

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Reading Education

For more information about departmental master’s programs visit the website.

The information provided in this handbook references both OHIO (OHIO) policies and procedures and Patton College of Education (PCOE) policies and procedures. The OHIO Graduate Catalog. the OHIO Student Handbook and the Patton College Master’s Handbook provide valuable information about graduate studies at the university. The Patton College Master’s Handbook is available upon request. You are responsible for knowing university, college, and department regulations and for complying with all applicable policies and procedures.

Doctoral Programs

While the doctoral advisor provides students with guidance as they progress through their graduate studies, and students are always urged to consult with them first, procedural clarifications can be sought by contacting the TE doctoral program coordinator and the PCOE's Graduate Student Records Manager (740-593-4411). The College's Graduate Student Affairs Office is located in Patton Hall 125D.

The Department of Teacher Education offers four doctoral programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree:

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Mathematics Education
  • Science Education
  • Social Studies Education

More information about each of these programs is available on the Teacher Education website and in the graduate catalog. For information regarding departmental faculty schedules, including office hours, please contact the Department of Teacher Education, 309 Patton Hall, 740-593-4424. A TE faculty directory and additional department resources and information are available on the Teacher Education website.

The information provided in this handbook references both Ohio University (OHIO) policies and procedures and Patton College policies and procedures. The OHIO Graduate Catalog, the OHIO Student Handbook, and the Patton College Doctoral Handbook provide valuable information about graduate studies at the university.

You are responsible for knowing university, college, and department regulations and for complying with all applicable policies and procedures. Below is a list of resources that can support your academic needs during your graduate studies.