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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 below) 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.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Muskingum Educator Preparation Program is to develop educational leaders who encourage, equip, and empower all students. The vision of the Muskingum Educator Preparation Program is to offer quality programs in the context of a caring, professional community.  Furthermore, it is the Program's goal to prepare educators who will serve a diverse and global society through leadership based on knowledge of human development, discipline-specific content, and pedagogy.

Program Learning Goals

• Help students develop intellectually, ethically, socially, and physically (Student Growth and Development).
• Set learning goals and plan and implement learning activities and assessments that ensure that all learners are both successful and challenged (Instruction and Assessment).
• Create learning environments that empower students by encouraging positive social interactions, active engagement in learning, self-motivation, democratic decision-making, equity, and social justice (Learning Environments).
• Reflect on instruction and assessment in order to improve student learning (Reflection).
• Actively seek opportunities to grow professionally (Professional Growth).
• Serve and lead in communities of learners, including classrooms, schools, and the wider communities (Leadership).
• Use knowledge of individuals, families, communities, and cultures to create communities of learners (Collaboration with Partners Outside the School Setting).
• Recognize the importance of working cooperatively with teachers, staff, and administrators to create positive school cultures (Collaboration with Partners Within the School Setting).

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
• Small class sizes that foster individual attention from experienced quality faculty 
• Comprehensive 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鈥� 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.

Licensure Options

Dual Licensure: 

• Inclusive Social Studies: With an Inclusive Social Studies Education major at Muskingum, you will become a licensed Ohio teacher in both 7-12 social studies as well as 7-12 special education
• Inclusive English Language Arts: With an Inclusive English Language Arts Education major at Muskingum, you will become a licensed Ohio teacher in both 7-12 English Language Arts as well as 7-12 special education 
• Inclusive Primary Education (blended license):  With an Inclusive Primary Education major at Muskingum, you will become a licensed Ohio teacher in both Pre-K to 5 as well as K-12 special education

Primary Education: With a Primary Education major, you will become a licensed Ohio teacher for grades preschool to 5

Middle Childhood Education: With a Middle Childhood major, you will become a licensed Ohio teacher for grades 4-9, in two different content areas (choice of Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA)

Adolescent Young Adult Licensure (Grades 7-12): With a content major and AYA Education Licensure Courses, you will become a licensed Ohio teacher for grades 7-12 in your selected content area (choice of Math, Science, Social Studies, or English)

Multiage Art: With an Art major and Multiage Education Licensure Courses, you will become a licensed Ohio art teacher for grades K-12 

Multiage Music Education: With a Music Education major and Multiage Education Licensure Courses, you will become a licensed Ohio music teacher for grades K-12

Our program holds AAQEP Accreditation 鈥� the education profession鈥檚 鈥渟eal of approval鈥� 鈥� which signifies that we meet or exceed the national professional standards for the preparation of teachers and other school specialists, and that our up-to-date, relevant, and research-based educational experience will prepare you well for your teacher licensing examinations.