REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION
Ashland University
Adolescence to Young Adult Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry) License
Request:
Ashland University requests approval to offer a baccalaureate level program leading to the Ohio
Adolescence to Young Adult Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry) License.
Profile:
Ashland University is a private comprehensive university affiliated with the Brethren Church. The
university was founded in 1878 with a specific mission to educate and challenge students to develop
intellectually and ethically, to seek wisdom and justice, and to prepare for the rigors of living and working
as citizens aware of their global responsibilities. Located in Ashland, Ohio, the university has an
enrollment of more than 3,000 undergraduate and nearly 2,700 graduate students.
Accreditation/Authorization:
Ashland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) until its next scheduled
review in 2017. Ashland University’s educator preparation programs are accredited by National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) until the next review in 2017.
Background:
Ashland University is submitting its Limited State Review request to ensure program alignment with Ohio
standards and requirements. The program currently holds Specialized Professional Association (SPA)
national recognition without conditions, which is a pre-requisite to Limited State Review. Programs
leading to the Adolescence to Young Adult Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry) License are valid
for teaching students in grades 7 through 12. Ashland University offers the program leading to the
Adolescence to Young Adult Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry) License at the baccalaureate
level.
Recommendation:
Ashland University’s Adolescence to Young Adult Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry) License
preparation program meets the Chancellor’s requirements for program approval and the State Board of
Education’s minimum standards for baccalaureate level programs leading to the Adolescence to Young
Adult Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry) License. Approval is recommended for Ashland
University’s baccalaureate level program leading to the Adolescence to Young Adult Physical Science
(Physics and Chemistry) License until the spring 2023 review cycle. It should be noted that the program is
subject to periodic review by the Chancellor to ensure that the standards for Ohio licensure continue to be
met.
25 South Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
phone 614.466.6000
fax 614.466.5866
web www.OhioHigherEd.org
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Over the past three reporting years, fewer than ten candidates have completed the program. Due to the
small number of completers in the program, the Ohio Educator Preparation Program Performance
Reports could not be considered in the review process to determine acceptable or unacceptable ranges.