EHHS Programs

Content Specific Approvals for EHHS Educator Programs
The below table provides an overview of the content specific approvals for Kent State’s educator preparation programs that are reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), and/or other accrediting agencies: 
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Program
Approved By
Status (Split by level, undergraduate and graduate)
Career Technical (4-12) Workforce Development (formerly known as Route B)
ODHE
Non-Baccalaureate: Approved via ODHE 3/7/2014 through 2019
Deaf Education 
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Spring 2012 by CEC through 8/1/2023
Graduate:  Recognized Spring 2012 by CEC through 8/1/2023
Early Childhood Education 
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Fall 2014 by NAEYC through 8/1/2023 (NAEYC for P-3 licensure track)
Graduate (MAT): Recognized Fall 2014 by NAEYC through 8/1/2023 (NAEYC for P-3 licensure track)
Early Intervention Specialist 
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Graduate: Recognized Spring 2012 by CEC through 8/1/2023
Educational Administration - K-12 Leadership
 
(Program no longer accepting new students) 
Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC); Also approved via ODHE State Review Process
Graduate (M.Ed/Ed.S: Principal/Building): Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (M.Ed/Ed.S: Administrative Specialist): Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (M.Ed/Ed.S: Superintendent/District): Recognized Fall 2013 through 8/1/2023
Integrated Language Arts 
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE); Also approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (MAT): Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Integrated Math 
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Also approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (MAT): Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Integrated Science 
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Fall 2012 by NSTA through 8/1/2023
Graduate (MAT): Recognized Fall 2012 by NSTA through 8/1/2023
Integrated Social Studies 
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS); Also approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (MAT)Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Language (French, Spanish, German, Latin, ASL)
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: 
- ASL: Recognized via ACTFL Spring 2011 through 8/1/2023
- French, Spanish: Recognized via ACTFL Spring 2012 through 8/1/2023
- German, Latin: Approved via ODHE 6/25/2013, 7/15/2013 due to low enrollment through 2019
Graduate (MAT): Recognized via ACTFL Spring 2012 through 8/1/2023
Middle Childhood Education
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE - formerly NMSA); Also approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (M.Ed/NDGD via Bacc Report): Recognized  Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Physical Education
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Fall 2013 by SHAPE through 8/1/2023
Graduate (M.Ed): Recognized Fall 2013 by SHAPE through 8/1/2023
School Audiologist
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of ASHA Accreditor recognized by NCATE/CAEP
Graduate: Recognized 3/1/2017 through 2/28/2025
School Counselor
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREPAccreditor recognized by NCATE/CAEP
Graduate (School Counseling): Recognized 1/14/2013
School Health 
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized via AAHE Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (M.Ed): Recognized via AAHE Fall 2012 through 8/1/2023; MAT approval ongoing through ODHE
School Psychology 
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and American Psychological Association (APA-CoA)
Graduate (Ed.S): Recognized Fall 2013 byt NASP through 8/1/2023; APA accreditation granted 11/15/2019 through 2028
School Speech-Language Pathologist
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of ASHA Accreditor recognized by NCATE/CAEP
Graduate: Recognized 3/1/2017 through 2/28/2025
Special Education – Mild/Moderate
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC); Also approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Spring 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (M.Ed):  Recognized Spring 2012 through 8/1/2023
Special Education – Moderate/Intensive
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC); Also approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Recognized Spring 2012 through 8/1/2023
Graduate (M.Ed):  Recognized Spring 2012 through 8/1/2023
Teaching ESL
Approved via ODHE State Review Process
Undergraduate: Approved via ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019
Graduate (M.A.): Approved via ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019