Education

Our Education Program offers several degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Education) and numerous licensure areas (see full list on website) that will prepare you to become a teacher, administrative specialist, principal, and superintendent. We serve a continuum of learners: traditional undergrads pursuing initial licensure, adult students looking to finish a degree, and teachers pursuing advanced degrees.

In terms of employment opportunities, a national teacher shortage has created a growing demand for teachers and administrators, especially in high-need areas such as Math, Science, and Special Education. Our Education Program will help you take advantage of these job opportunities as well as make a difference in the lives of countless young people.

Program Highlights

• 90% pass rate over the past 5 years on Ohio Assessment for Educators teacher licensure exams
• 86% job placement among program completer survey respondents from 2021-Current
• Innovative Dual Licensure Programs: Inclusive Primary Education (P5 license and K-12 ISMM license); Inclusive English Language Arts (AYA ELA License and 7-12 ISMM license); Inclusive Social Studies (AYA SS License and 7-12 ISMM license)
• Small class sizes that foster individual attention from experienced quality faculty
• Fully certified training program in the Science of Reading
• Clinical practicums, beginning in the first semester, that prepare Education students to work in a variety of school settings
• Coursework tailored to meet school employers’ requirements and expectations for teaching practice
• Networking opportunities with our 17 school district partners
• Opportunities to meet prospective employers prior to graduation
• Open door advising policies that support easy access to faculty and staff
• Full approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and the Ohio State Board of Education (SBOE)
• National accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)  

Program Outcomes

From 2021 to the present, our graduates have a 90% average pass rate on Ohio Assessment for Educators licensing exams. In the same time frame, more than 86% of our teacher and administrative candidates report working in their licensure or endorsement area. We work hard to build partnerships with school districts all over southeastern Ohio to make these opportunities possible for our students. In turn, many of our graduates become mentors in the teaching profession for the next generation of students. Good teachers know that they must pay it forward. With much appreciation, our graduates give back as much as they were given while at Muskingum.