The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education

McCracken Hall

Renée A. Middleton, Ph.D.
Dean

Aimee Howley, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies

V. Ann Paulins, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Engagement and Outreach

http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/

In a diverse set of disciplines in five departments, graduate study in The Patton College of Education bridges the gap between theory and practice in education and human service fields. Course work provides opportunities for students to pursue in-depth study of the theoretical and empirical foundations of their chosen disciplines. Clinical field experiences and internships and research projects help students integrate theory and practice. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.

Master’s and doctoral students may attend full or part time. Whereas some programs use a cohort approach, others enable students to develop individual programs that they complete at their own pace. Many Patton College graduate programs are offered in non-traditional formats that fit well with working professionals’ needs.

All professional education programs in the College are fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Counselor Education Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).

Detailed information concerning graduate programs is available from the Office of Student Affairs, The Patton College of Education, Ohio University, McCracken Hall 124, Athens, OH 45701 or online at http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/.

Master’s Programs

To major in an area of study, you must have a program of study planned and approved by a faculty advisor. This program of study specifies the courses, field work, and research that meet your professional and academic needs.

The minimum number of credit hours required will vary, depending on program requirements and, when applicable, requirements for licensure. Specific admissions criteria and program requirements are available from the Office of Student Affairs, Patton College of Education, and online at www.coe.ohiou.edu.

Master’s programs are offered in several fields:

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Counselor Education (school, community and rehabilitation counseling)
Higher Education and Student Affairs—General Track
Higher Education and Student Affairs—College Student Personnel Track

Department of Educational Studies

Computer Education and Technology
Cultural Studies in Education
Educational Administration—General Track
Educational Administration—Principalship Track
Educational Administration—Teacher-Leader Track
Educational Research and Evaluation

Department of Human and Consumer Sciences

Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising

Department of Teacher Education

Curriculum and Instruction—Licensure Track
Curriculum and Instruction—Advanced Track
Reading Education
Special Education

Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy

Recreation Studies
Coaching Education

Doctoral Programs

Advanced preparation leading to the Ph.D. or Ed.D. is also offered in The Patton College of Education. Criteria for admission to a doctoral program include evidence of continuing potential for academic and professional success as reflected in prior GPAs at master’s and bachelor degree levels of study and score performance on standardized tests. Additional requirements vary by program, and may include the quality of evidence provided in letters of recommendation, an autobiographical statement, or resume, and an invited interview. Most doctoral programs in the College use a “portfolio” process by which the program faculty examines multiple types of evidence in making admission decisions. Specific information regarding criteria for admission, financial assistance, and scholarships is available from the Office of Student Affairs, The Patton College of Education, McCracken Hall 124, and online at http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/.

Doctoral degree programs are offered within each of the College’s three departments in specializations, as follows:

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Counselor Education (Ph.D.)
Higher Education (Ph.D.)

Department of Educational Studies

Instructional Technology (Ph.D.)
Educational Administration (Ed.D)
Educational Research and Evaluation (Ph.D.)

Department of Teacher Education

Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.)

Note: If an individual previously earned a master’s degree in an education program at Ohio University and now wishes to apply for doctoral work, he or she must apply for admission to the doctoral program.