Professional Development Institute for Alternative Resident Educators
Program Code: ND8927
Overview
The ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Patton College of Education is approved by ODHE as a provider of the Professional Development Institute which meets the requirements to advance the 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.
Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree may seek an Alternative Resident Educator (RE) license. Please review the guidelines for this program from the Ohio Department of Education to see if this program would work for you. Note: You must complete Steps 1-6 of the program through ODE before you can begin taking courses ().
Candidates can register for these courses during the Fall, Spring, or Summer term and can work at their own pace, but must complete each course in one academic semester (15 weeks). Due to the time commitment required to complete coursework while teaching, we recommend taking no more than two courses in the fall and spring, but you can take more in the summer if your schedule allows.
You can complete the courses in any order you prefer. You must achieve a C+ or better in every course AND maintain a 3.0 GPA to earn the certificate of completion. The basic program is 15 credit hours (PCOE 5915, PCOE 5916, PCOE 5917, PCOE 5918, PCOE 5919). Our program also offers a 3-credit-hour phonics course, which is only required for some licensure areas (AYA Language Arts and Intervention Specialists).
| Course No. | Professional Development Institute Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PCOE 5915 | 3 | |
| PCOE 5916 | 3 | |
| PCOE 5917 | 3 | |
| *PCOE 5918 | 3 | |
| PCOE 5919 | 3 | |
| ^PCOE 5270 | 3 |
*This course meets the reading requirement to advance your license.
No materials are required for this course.
Admissions
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Applications for Fall are due by August 9.
To complete the Professional Development Institute, prospective students will need to apply to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ as non-degree students. You will be required to provide a copy of your teaching certificate with the license number when applying. You can submit your transcripts as well, but they are not required. To apply to The Patton College of Education’s Professional Development Institute, applicants must have:
- been accepted to either the Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute (IPTI) or the Alternative Resident Educator Institute (AREI).
- Completed a bachelor’s degree.
- 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 program. For more information on requirements and steps to complete the Alternative Resident Educator program, please see the .
Contact Information
Lisa S. Dael
Director, Center for Technology and Online Programs
Patton Hall 225D
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