Office of Licensure
The Office of Licensure is a component of the Office of Student Services in the School of Education. Its mission is to ensure that individuals seeking careers in education are properly certified/licensed with adherence to the current guidelines of the . To that end, we:
- validate completion of program and degree requirements.
- validate successful completion of .
- verify completion of University of Akron programs for those seeking licensure/certification in states outside Ohio.
How to Apply for Licensure
Upon the completion of all requirements, individuals must apply for the appropriate license and be recommended by the dean, head of the teacher preparation program, or designated official to the Ohio Department of Education, Office of Educator Licensure. Follow the steps listed below.
- Refer to the
What licensure tests do I need to take?
- Refer to the
Test Preparation Sites
- - There is a cost involved with this tutoring
- - Online practice tests