External Review Agencies and Approvals

As part of the accreditation process, the educator preparation programs are also reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), and/or other accrediting agencies.

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EHHS Endorsements

Partner College Programs

ODHE Approvals

**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 (CACREP) Accreditor 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

**Content Specific Approvals for EHHS Educator Endorsements**

The below table provides an overview of the content specific approvals for Kent State’s educator endorsements that are reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), and/or other accrediting agencies:

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Endorsement	Approved By	Status (Split by level, undergraduate and graduate)
Adapted Physical Education	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 5/16/2014 through 2019
Career-Based Intervention	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 12/19/2013 through 2019
Computer Science	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 4/9/2020 through 2026
Early Childhood Generalist (4-5)	ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by ODHE 3/26/2014 through 2019 Post-Baccalaureate: Approved by ODHE 3/26/2014 through 2019 Graduate: Approved by ODHE 3/26/2014 through 2019
Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12)	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 5/20/2016 through 2023
Literacy (Reading Endorsement)	ODHE	Graduate: Recognized Fall 2014 by ILA through 8/1/2023; approved by ODHE 2019 through 2025
Middle Childhood Generalist Language Arts and Reading 4-6	ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by ODHE 1/2/2014 through 2019 Post-Baccalaureate: Approved by ODHE 1/2/2014 through 2019 Graduate: Approved by ODHE 1/2/2014 through 2019
Middle Childhood Generalist Mathematics 4-6	ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019 Post-Baccalaureate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019 Graduate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019
Middle Childhood Generalist Science 4-6	ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019 Post-Baccalaureate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019 Graduate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019
Middle Childhood Generalist Social Studies 4-6	ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019 Post-Baccalaureate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019 Graduate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019
Prekindergarten	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 3/6/2014 through 2019
Prekindergarten Special Needs	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 1/9/2014 through 2019
Teacher Leader (No longer accepting new students)	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 6/24/2013 through 2019
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages	ODHE	Graduate: Approved by ODHE 12/20/2013 through 2019
Technology Facilitator	ODHE	Graduate: Recognized Spring 2014 by ISTE through 8/1/2023; approved by ODHE 5/15/2018 through 2024
Transition to Work	ODHE	Post-Baccalaureate: Approved ODHE 12/19/2013 through 2019 Graduate: Approved ODHE 12/19/2013 through 2019

Content Specific Approvals for Partner College Educator Licensure Programs

The below table provides an overview of the content specific approvals for EHHS’s partner college educator licensure programs:

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Program/Endorsement	Approved By	Status (Split by level, undergraduate and graduate)
Art Education Program	National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) separate accreditor, recognized by NCATE/CAEP; Also approved via ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by NASD 2016 through AY 2024-2025 Graduate: Approved by NASD 2016 through AY 2024-2025
Dance Education Program	National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) separate accreditor, recognized by NCATE/CAEP; Also approved via ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by NASAD 11/11/2005, program discontinued 2015 Graduate: Approved by NASAD 11/11/2005
Library/Media Endorsement	American Library Association (ALA) separate accreditor, recognized by NCATE/CAEP	Graduate: Approved by ALA 2019 through 2025
Music Education Program	National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) separate accreditor, recognized by NCATE/CAEP; Also approved via ODHE	Undergraduate: Approved by NASM 2013 Graduate: Approved by NASM 2013

Approvals by Licensure Area and Degree Level

The below Kent State University educator preparation programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education until the spring 2024 review cycle.

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Approved License	Graduate	Undergraduate
Adolescence to Young Adult: Integrated Language Arts License	Approved 6/22/2017 through 3/15/2024	Approved 6/22/2017 through 3/15/2024
Adolescence to Young Adult: Integrated Mathematics License	Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024	Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024
Adolescence to Young Adult: Integrated Science: - Earth Science License - Integrated Science License - Life Science License - Physical Sciences (Physics & Chem.) License	- Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 4/18/2017 through 3/15/2024	- Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 4/18/2017 through 3/15/2024
Adolescence to Young Adult: Integrated Social Studies License	Approved 4/18/2017 through 3/15/2024	Approved 4/18/2017 through 3/15/2024
Career Technical (4-12) Workforce Development (formerly known as Route B)	Approved 7/17/2018 through 10/15/2024	N/A
Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development License	Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024	N/A
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist License	Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/202	N/A
Educational Leadership K-12 (no longer accepting new students): - Educational Research License - Educational Staff Personnel Admin. License - Principal License: PK-6 License - Principal License: 4-9 License - Principal License: 5-12 License - Pupil Services Administration License - School-Community Relations License - Superintendent License -Vocational Education Admin. License	- Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024	- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
Middle Childhood: - Language Arts and Reading License - Mathematics License - Social Studies License - Science License	- Approved 6/19/2014 - Approved 6/19/2014 - Approved 6/19/2014 - Approved 6/19/2014	- Approved 6/8/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 6/8/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 6/8/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 6/8/2017 through 3/15/2024
Multi-Age (PK-12) Dance License	Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024	N/A 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024
Multi-Age Music License	Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024	Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024
Multi-Age Visual Arts License	Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024	Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024
Multi-Age Health License	- Approved (MAT) 6/4/2015 through 3/15/2022 - Approved (Non-Degree Grad) 10/22/2019 through 10/15/2026	Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024
Multi-Age Language: - French License - (PK-12) American Sign Language License - Spanish License	- Approved 7/15/2013 through 3/15/2020 - N/A - Approved 6/8/2017 through 3/15/2017	- Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved - Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024
Multi-Age Physical Education License	Approved 6/8/2017 through 3/15/2024	Approved 6/8/2017 through 3/15/2024
Special Education: - Hearing Impaired Intervention Specialist License - Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist License - Moderate to Intensive Intervention Specialist License	- Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024	- Approved 5/11/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024 - Approved 5/12/2017 through 3/15/2024

External Review Agencies and Approvals

Content Specific Approvals for EHHS Educator Programs

Content Specific Approvals for EHHS Educator Endorsements

Content Specific Approvals for Partner College Educator Licensure Programs

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