This certificate is designed for licensed teachers who want to develop the skills to work with at-risk students and help improve their academic competence, develop employability skills, implement a career plan, graduate from high school and participate in a career pathway in preparation for postsecondary education and/or careers. Students in this certificate program complete the requirements for the Ohio Endorsement in Career-based Intervention.  

The certificate is a 9 semester-hour program. All coursework is completed online and includes a minimum of 50 hours of school-based experience.  

Admission to the Certificate in Career-based Intervention

In addition to admission requirements of the college of Graduate Studies, admission to the certificate program requires the following:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• A current Ohio educator license
• Two years of successful teaching experience
• One year of work experience outside of education

The certificate program has selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does not guarantee admission.

What to Submit with Your Application

• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
• Copy of current teaching license(s)
• Resume or curriculum vitae 

Requirements for the Certificate in Career-based Intervention

For the Certificate, students must complete the following program requirements: 

• A minimum of 9 semester hours of approved graduate course work

For the Ohio licensure endorsement, students must complete additional requirements to fulfill the credential requirements as well as the certificate requirements.

Courses may be included as part of a master's degree program as approved by the student's faculty advisor. Master's level courses (5000/6000 level) may be included as part of a master's plan of study.

All coursework and requirements of the certificate must be taken within a four-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.

Certificate Coursework

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select the following:
CTE 5020	Occupational Safety And Liability	3
CTE 5140	Cooperative Education	3
CTE 5160	Curriculum Development & Teaching	3

GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING A PLAN OF STUDY

Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the graduate certificate. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements. 

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
CTE 5140	Cooperative Education	3
	Hours	3
Second Term
CTE 5160	Curriculum Development & Teaching	3
	Hours	3
Third Term
CTE 5020	Occupational Safety And Liability	3
	Hours	3
	Total Hours	9

• Standard 1. Candidates know and understand the content and specific concepts related to Career-based Intervention education.
• Standard 2. Candidates create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
• Standard 3. Candidates demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
• Standard 4. Candidates understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate, and ensure student learning.
• Standard 5. Candidates collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators, and the community to support student learning.
• Standard 6. Candidates assume responsibility for professional growth, performance and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.