Columbus City Schools
Welcome, Columbus City Schools Employees
Through this partnership with the Coalition for the Common Good and co-founders Antioch and Otterbein Universities, Columbus City Schools Employees and their families are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition for the full catalogue of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates. This includes BA Degree Completion, School Counseling, Teacher Apprenticeship programs and more. Immediate household family members of active Columbus City Schools Employees are also eligible for these partnership benefits.
I’ve seen over the years so many educators are constantly looking to see what they can do to get better for their students and for this community they serve, this is a really exciting opportunity for our entire learning community as we continue to have that restorative vision for the district and ultimately a restorative vision for the city.”
Elizabeth McNally, PhD
Director of Research and Program Evaluation - Columbus City Schools.
Available Programs Include
If you are ready to begin your journey with Antioch today, you can!
Opportunities are available for those who need to complete an undergraduate degree before pursuing a Master of Arts in School Counseling
Degree & Concentration Options:
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology & Business Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Individualized Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Literature, and Creative Writing
- Bachelor of Arts in Management
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree requires 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 60 upper-division credits and a maximum of 120 lower-division credits.
Graduation requirements include:
- 7 liberal studies courses
- an internship or other in-the-world learning experience of the student’s choosing
- a concentration consisting of at least 40 credits
- a senior capstone project.
The Master of Arts in School Counseling program is offered online with two one-week-long intensive residencies. These are low-residency opportunities beginning January 2025, Fall 2025, and January 2026.
This counselor education program, with a specialty area in School Counseling, trains students in eight (8) core areas:
- professional counseling orientation and ethical practice
- social and cultural diversity
- human growth and development
- career development
- counseling and helping relationships
- group counseling and group work
- assessment and testing
- research and program evaluation
The Master of Arts in School Counseling program is housed within Antioch University's School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy.
Become a Licensed Intervention Specialist with Columbus City Schools. Whether you have completed a Bachelor's degree or not, we have a path for you!
- Our programs offer a working-adult-friendly pathway, with online classes available through Antioch University and hybrid K12 education coursework at Otterbein University.
- Whether you have already have earned your BA or are still looking for guidance on degree completion pathways to teacher certification, our admissions counselors will be there to guide you.
Explore and register for Antioch University’s upcoming professional development and learning courses and opportunities.
Ready to Apply and Use Your 15% Tuition Discount?
Please use this form, and our Admissions Team will reach out to build a tailored plan for you - and apply your 15% Tuition Discount.
Your Financial Benefits As A Partner
As a Coalition for the Common Good partner, Columbus City Schools Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 15% Tuition Discount - As a partner of the Coalition for the Common Good, Columbus City Schools Employees receive a 15% Tuition Discount on degree programs. The Tuition Discount also extends to include all immediate household family members.
- $500 Tuition Bonus - Attend a university degree program Information Session Event, and receive a $500 tuition bonus that will be applied toward your program when you enroll at Antioch University. See all events here.
- $6000 President’s Merit Scholarships - New students seeking a master’s degree with a minimum 3.40 GPA and work/life experience are eligible for awards of $6000, distributed equally over the first two academic years of the student’s program, and students must remain enrolled full-time.
- $12,000 President’s Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship - Beginning in Summer 2026, 24 students per year will be awarded fellowships of $12,000 that can be applied to any of Antioch University’s doctoral programs.
- Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship - Dependents of Columbus City Schools Employees are eligible for Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship, which includes up to $80,000 for tuition for undergraduate programs at Otterbein.
Learn more about the Advantage Partnership Scholarship for Columbus City Schools Employees-affiliated students and families.
“Being a school counselor today with Columbus City Schools is a way to feel like you’re making an impact in the lives of our students and our families in our community. It’s a really rewarding experience. It’s hard work, but it’s meaningful work. ”
Ashley Kay
School Counselor, Columbus City Schools
Additional Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Students can apply for various grants and scholarships to help fund their education, and all institutional scholarships and scholarships from outside organizations are now housed under one site here - Scholarship Universe
Financial Aid
Many students take advantage of financial aid options to fund their education. Antioch University’s Financial Aid team can design an aid package based on your eligibility and personal level of need. We’ll help you explore a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial aid options. You’re welcome to either contact the Financial Aid Office or apply now to see what choices are available for you.
About the Coalition for the Common Good
Unbound by geography, Coalition for the Common Good uses the combined resources of the member institutions to develop and deliver targeted educational and professional development programs that meet the unique requirements of our communities through academic partnerships with local businesses and employers.
The Coalition for the Common Good is designed to be a unique national university system — truly the first of its kind — of multiple institutions of higher education with complementary, high-quality academic programs, geographic diversity, and innovative approaches to undergraduate and graduate education and lifelong learning.
