In the early 1960’s, standing in what was once an alfalfa field, the Brothers of Christian Instruction envisioned a college that would serve the community with faith-based instruction. By 1963, Walsh University's teacher preparation program gained accreditation from the Ohio Department of Education. Following the accreditation of the college in 1970 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Division of Education expanded their majors and concentrations to include Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education.
In response to the growing need of qualified educators, Walsh University launched a Master’s of Arts in Education in 1989. A year later, in 1990, the Division of Education celebrated the first graduating class from the Master’s program, while breaking ground to construct a new building to house the education programs. By 1995, the Division of Education had demonstrated its commitment to youth enrichment by earning the Ameritech Partnership for their summer enrichment program.
Seeing a need to expand the current programs, in 2003, the Division of Education worked to create the Licensure in Education for Adults with Degrees (LEAD) Program. By 2012, 23 years after the initial launch of the Master’s of Art’s program, the graduate program added three endorsement tracks: Reading Literacy, Leadership, and 21st Century Technology. The Division of Education sought National Accreditation renewal from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Eduation (NCATE) in 2014, and was accredited in all areas. Today, the Walsh University Division of Education continues to cultivate, educate, and inspire the teachers of tomorrow.
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Guided by the vision of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, the Division of Education develops educators who serve all learners with a willing spirit in a global society.
Undergraduate Degrees:
Early Childhood Administration
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education 2+2 Program
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Middle Childhood Education
AYA Integrated Language Arts
AYA Integrated Mathematics
AYA Integrated Science
AYA Integrated Social Studies
Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate
Intervention Specialist: Moderate/Intensive
Multi-Age Physical Education
Professional Education Program
https://www.walsh.edu/education-degree-program
Graduate Degrees:
General Master of Arts in Education (MAED)
MAED – Reading Literacy
MAED – Leadership with Principal License
MAED – 21st Century Technologies
https://www.walsh.edu/masters-education
Professional Development:
LEAD Teaching Licensure
Grade 4-5 Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Teacher Leader Endorsement
Middle Childhood Education Endorsement
Whole Brain Teaching Workshop
https://www.walsh.edu/masters-education
