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Secondary Education

Secondary Education Licensure-Seeking, X-Alt, M.Ed. Graduate Student FAQ

What programs are available for me in the Secondary Education program at Xavier?

  • We offer licensure for career-changing professionals (X-ALT)
  • We offer a graduate licensure program (see licensure areas below)
  • We offer a Master of Education in Secondary Education

What are the differences in these options?

  • The X-ALT program is specifically for professionals who have received a Bachelor’s degree in a licensure area, like English for example, but do not have a teaching license. It is a fast-track program that caters to candidates who are going into teaching as a second career. X-ALT students must pass the content area Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) and take 8 courses (22 hours) + Student Teaching (12 hours).
  • The graduate licensure program is for candidates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in a licensure content area. In this program they will take both content and education classes necessary for licensure. Licensure students’ Plan of Study will be determined by a transcript review but will include passing the content area Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE), taking any necessary content courses in your chosen licensure area, and taking 8 education courses (22 hours) + Student Teaching (12 hours).
  • The Master of Education in Secondary Education requires 30 hours of graduate-level credit. The M.Ed. program requires 3 additional courses (9 hours) beyond the licensure course requirements.

What are the licensure areas?

  • Our Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA) licensure areas include: Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Language Arts (English), Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Social Studies, Life Science, and Integrated Science
  • Our Multi-Age licensure areas include: French, German, Music, Spanish, Visual Art, and Theatre

What should I do if I am interested?

  • If you have access to your post-secondary transcripts (undergraduate + any graduate work), send to Dr. Jody Googins (googinsj@xavier.edu) and share your desired goals. Sharing your transcripts will allow your next steps to be more productive and tailored to your needs. She will schedule a meeting with you to discuss.
  • Apply! We have rolling admissions, so you can apply for our programs at this link: 今日看料. There is no fee to apply and there is no test requirement at this time. You will have to provide your official transcripts as well as other application requirements.

I got in! What now?

  • Follow the steps outlined in your admittance email from the graduate school.
  • Schedule an advising session with Dr. Googins via email: googinsj@xavier.edu.
  • If you are an X-ALT student, schedule your in your content area or the for World Languages.

If you have a time-sensitive question or a unique situation, reach out to Dr. Jody Googins for a Teams or phone appointment – googinsj@xavier.edu.

If you have any questions about the application process or about University processes, contact the Graduate School at xugrad@xavier.edu or call directly (513) 745-3360.