Professional Development Institute for Alternative Resident Educator License – ND8927

Delivery Mode: Online

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Enrollment Eligibility:  Non-degree status

Program Overview

The Ohio University Patton College of Education is approved by ODHE as a provider of the Professional Development Institute which meets the requirements to advance the Alternative Resident Educator License to the Professional License. The Patton College Professional Development Institute program is offered for 15-18 credit hours depending on the requirements for professional licensure. 

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/licensure/alt-licensure

Admission Requirements

In order to apply to The Patton College of Education’s Professional Development Institute, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and must have completed either the Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute or the Alternative Resident Educator Institute. You must also have a temporary teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education. During the second year of teaching, Alternative Resident Educators must take the Ohio Assessment for Educators pedagogical test. All background checks must be current throughout the course of the program. For more information on requirements and steps to complete the Alternative Resident Educator program, please see the Ohio Department of Education’s website.

In order to complete the Professional Development Institute, prospective students will need to apply to Ohio University as non-degree students using the program code ND8927.  You will be required to provide both of the following:

1. An official transcript from all universities attended. 

2. A copy of your teaching certificate with the license number.

Completion Requirements

The Patton College Professional Development Institute program is offered in two phases (for a total of 15-18 credit hours). Students must apply to and complete both phases to be eligible for the Alternative Resident Educator License.