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(N) "License" is a document issued by the state board of education to an individual who is deemed
to be qualified to teach or practice in Ohio schools.
(O) " Master's degree" is the first graduate degree awarded by an accredited institution of higher
education.
(P) "Out of state applicant" is an individual who has completed an approved program leading to
licensure eligibility through a college or university outside the state of Ohio.
(Q) "Principal" is an individual who has been licensed by the state board of education to serve as
a building-level administrator or supervisor in Ohio schools and the term "principal" as used in this
chapter, includes "assistant principal".
(R) "Professional education coursework" is college level course work provided by and completed
through the education unit of a college or university approved to prepare teachers.
(S) "Semester hour" is the unit of credit granted by an accredited institution of higher education
for the satisfactory completion of a semester course. A quarter hour is equivalent to two-thirds of
a semester hour.
(T) "Standard certificate" is a provisional, professional, or permanent certificate.
(U) "Standard license" is a provisional or professional license.
(V) "Teacher" is an educator as defined by paragraph (I) of this rule.
Effective: 12/28/2012
R.C. review dates: 10/10/2012 and 12/28/2017
Promulgated Under:
Statutory Authority:
Rule Amplifies:
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/98, 12/30/04, 09/22/2007
Rescinded eff 3-23-07
(A) A college or university desiring to prepare individuals for teacher and other school personnel
licensure in grades prekindergarten through twelve shall be authorized to grant the applicable
baccalaureate or advanced degree from the Ohio board of regents and shall request approval of a
prospective licensure program from the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents.
(B) A college or university desiring to prepare individuals for teacher and other school personnel
licensure in grades prekindergarten through twelve shall be approved based on meeting criteria
for approval established by the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents, including, but not limited
to:
(1) Accreditation by any applicable regional or national accrediting organization that has been
designated for this purpose by the Ohio board of regents; and