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Endorsements

Enhance your credentials and specialize in key areas with our endorsement programs. Designed for licensed professionals seeking to add new qualifications or meet certification requirements, these programs offer practical knowledge and skills you can apply immediately in your field.

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Gifted Education Endorsement

With years of experience, the University of Cincinnati’s School of Education has been a true pioneer in the field of Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education nationwide. The Gifted Endorsement at the University of Cincinnati Online is designed for licensed K-12 teachers who want to enhance their ability to differentiate instruction and better serve the learning styles of their gifted-identified students.

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Principal Licensure Endorsement

The online Principal Licensure Endorsement program from the University of Cincinnati Online (UCO) prepares licensed teachers to become effective school leaders by addressing the needs and challenges of teachers, students, and school districts.

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Transition to Work Endorsement

UC's online Transition to Work Endorsement is focused on providing preservice and in-service professionals with knowledge, skills, and experience in special education in order to improve learning outcomes and quality of life for children with disabilities.

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The University of Cincinnati offers reduced tuition rates for PreK-12 teachers to enhance their current credentials through our PreK-12 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement program.

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PreK-12 Reading Endorsement

The University of Cincinnati offers reduced tuition rates for a fully online endorsement program in PreK-12 Reading Instruction. A reading specialist works mainly with younger children who are having reading difficulties to help advance their reading skills and lay the foundation for success in high school, college, and adult life. Reading specialists are trained in the methods of teaching reading for comprehension as well as for enjoyment.

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The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer over 110 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.