Dec 31, 2025  
University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
University Catalog 2025-2026

K-12 TESOL (Ohio), Endorsement


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Endorsement: K-12 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Ohio)

Location: AU Online
Credits for Endorsement: 12 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Distance
Standard Time to Completion: 8 months

This program is designed to lead to the State of Ohio K-12 TESOL Endorsement.

Please note: This certificate is not eligible to use Title IV financial aid at this time.

Program Overview

Educators in the Ohio K-12 TESOL Endorsement program examine historical and current theories of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; acquire and critically engage in advanced level examination of linguistics; analyze, administer and apply English language assessments; and expand evidence-based pedagogical practices through reading, critiquing, and applying research.

This program can be completed in 2 semesters, fully online. Students typically take 6 credits per semester.

Required for Admission:

Current Ohio teacher license. Expired Ohio Teaching License may be considered with permission of the Associate Dean of Education.

*Junior and Senior Otterbein Undergraduate teacher education students may take up to 6 credits of the endorsement prior to graduation from Otterbein.

Current Tuition and Fees

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Plan of Study


To meet program requirements for an Ohio K-12 TESOL Endorsement, students must successfully complete the required 12 credits of course work and accrue a minimum of 50 clinical hours (completed and evaluated in conjunction with specific courses).

To qualify for the Ohio TESOL Endorsement, students must pass the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) exam, English to Speakers of Other Languages (121). Students apply for the endorsement through the Ohio Department of Education.

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