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Academic Calendar

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Spring 2023

January 9, 2023

May 5, 2023

Summer Session I 2023

May 8, 2023

June 16, 2023

Summer Session II 2023

June 19, 2023

July 28, 2023

Admissions

Overview

Baldwin Wallace University welcomes each student’s application for admission, and the admission committee carefully reviews the academic preparation and achievements of each applicant on a rolling basis.

Students are selected based on:

Academic preparation
Interview with members of the admission committee (programs may vary)
Relevant work, community and teaching experience with children and young adults
Recommendations from professionals in the field
Personal dispositions/attributes that support success in an education career

Application Requirements

For Licensed Teachers

Application (no application fee)

Access the online application on our main site and create an account. Once logged in, the online portal will walk you through the steps to complete your application.

Official Transcripts

Please submit ALL official college/university transcripts. To be considered official, transcripts must be mailed – either electronically or as a paper copy – directly from the college/university attended to the Baldwin Wallace office of admission.

Electronic transcripts should be sent to admit@bw.edu.

Paper copies should be sent to:
Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017

The admission committee recommends a GPA of 3.0 or above. Exceptions may be considered.

Candidates who have attended foreign institutions must provide BW with English translated documents and a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES).

Two Letters of Recommendation

Using the recommendation form within the online applicant portal, please provide two recommendations from principals, supervisors, teachers or other persons qualified to evaluate your background and potential to pursue a program of graduate study.

Teachers currently working within Partner School Districts are only required to submit one recommendation.

Teaching Certificate or License

Once your application has been submitted, the admission committee will check with the Ohio Department of Education to verify each applicant’s certificate or licensure history.

Criminal Record Check

When applying for admission as a graduate student to BW School of Education teacher licensure programs, candidates are asked whether they have ever been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony that was not expunged or sealed. Candidates with a criminal record that has not been expunged or sealed may not be eligible for admission to the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin Wallace University. If you are already a licensed teacher, please note that an expunged or sealed record may impact a teacher’s eligibility to qualify for an Ohio teaching license following completion of the program. Eligibility for a teaching license varies by state and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the professional teacher licensing board in that state.

For Individuals Seeking an Initial Teaching License

Application (no application fee)

Access the online application on our main site and create an account. Once logged in, the online portal will walk you through the steps to complete your application.

Official Transcripts

Two Letters of Recommendation

Admission Interview

All candidates for the initial licensure program meet with a member of the admission committee to discuss the teacher licensure program and their goals to pursue a career in education. The admission office will contact you to schedule your interview once our application and supporting credentials have been received.

Criminal Record Check

When applying for admission to BW School of Education teacher licensure programs, candidates are asked whether they have ever been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony that was not expunged or sealed. Candidates with a criminal record that has not been expunged or sealed are not eligible for admission to the teacher licensure programs at Baldwin Wallace University.

BW School of Education verifies that students have a clear Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) report and a clear Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report. Forms and details will be provided to all students who qualify for admission to the program. Once enrolled, students must have the same clear reports prior to any school observation, field experience or clinical practice assignment. Although students with an expunged record may be eligible for enrollment and to participate in school placements in BW’s Education programs, an expunged or sealed record may impact a student’s eligibility to qualify for an Ohio teaching license following completion of the program. Eligibility for a teaching license varies by state and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the professional teacher licensing board in that state.

Tuition and Fees

2022-2023 Tuition

Tuition for Baldwin Wallace’s teaching and leadership programs is $550 per credit hour. Price may vary based on MAEd or initial licensure.

2023-2024 Tuition

Beginning in May 2023, tuition for Baldwin Wallace’s teaching and leadership programs is $565 per credit hour. Price may vary based on MAEd or initial licensure.

2023-2024 Tuition for MAEd in Mathematics Teaching & MAEd in Science Teaching

Tuition for Baldwin Wallace’s MAEd in Mathematics Teaching and MAEd in Science Teaching is $19,980. This covers the entire 12-month program (three semesters), including tuition, books, fees for professional association membership, and fees for background checks.

Admitted students pay one price for the entire 36-credit program, with equal payments for all three semesters. Students are eligible for graduate-level federal loans and private loans, which may cover the entire cost of the program as well as living expenses.

Financial Aid for Graduate Students

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Admissions: Teaching and Educational Leadership Programs

Three Ways to Get Started

Call

Provide

Apply

Academic Calendar

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Admissions

Overview

Application Requirements

For Licensed Teachers

Application (no application fee)

Official Transcripts

Two Letters of Recommendation

Teaching Certificate or License

Criminal Record Check

For Individuals Seeking an Initial Teaching License

Application (no application fee)

Official Transcripts

Two Letters of Recommendation

Admission Interview

Criminal Record Check

Tuition and Fees

2022-2023 Tuition

2023-2024 Tuition

2023-2024 Tuition for MAEd in Mathematics Teaching & MAEd in Science Teaching

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