Program Overview
Graduate Programs in Education
Take Your Education Career to the Next Level
John Carroll University offers a wide range of graduate degree (M.Ed. and M.A.) program options to take your education career where you want to go.
Our flexible, rigorous curricula—with concentrations available in many programs—are designed for aspiring and current education professionals, and feature online and on-campus class offerings that accommodate those working full-time.
Reach Higher with a Graduate Education Degree from JCU
Do you want to pursue a teaching license, attain a teaching specialization, rise to an education leadership position, become a school counselor, or build on your coaching career in athletics? JCU has a master’s degree program to deliver the knowledge and skills needed to accelerate your next career move.
You will engage in practice-based, hands-on learning in professional environments, and have opportunities to participate in instructor-led research and to serve the community.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships and graduate assistantships are available to students in our M.Ed. programs.
Accreditation
JCU's Education Department is accredited by the CAEP and approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The Department of Education is has begun the process of applying for accreditation though AAQEP
Choose Your Education Career Goal
- Initial Licensure
- Choose between an accelerated (11-month) school-based program or our flexible professional teacher program designed for working adults.
- Advanced Specializations
- Choose from six areas of specialization and apply for an Ohio senior professional teacher's license.
- Educational Leadership
- Hybrid format leverages on-the-job application across two concentrations: Assessment and Accountability, and Principal Licensure.
- Endorsement Program
- Earn the reading endorsement online while earning your Master of Education degree.
- School Counseling - Department of Counseling
- Combine face-to-face and hybrid/online courses and be license-eligible as an Ohio school counselor.
- Master of Arts in Sports Leadership - Department of Exercise Science and Sports Leadership
- Intensive, fully online degree designed for sports industry professionals seeking project-based work, internships, and other hands-on training.
Useful Links
- Graduate School
- Graduate Bulletin
- Graduate Assistantships
- Application Process
- Application Portal
Program Details
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) with Initial Licensure
- Accelerated (11-month) school-based program
- Flexible professional teacher program designed for working adults
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership
- Hybrid format with on-the-job application
- Two concentrations: Assessment and Accountability, and Principal Licensure
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Advanced Studies
- Six areas of specialization
- Apply for an Ohio senior professional teacher's license
- Reading Endorsement Program
- Earn the reading endorsement online while earning your Master of Education degree
- Master of Arts in Sports Leadership
- Intensive, fully online degree
- Designed for sports industry professionals seeking project-based work, internships, and other hands-on training
Accreditation
- CAEP accredited
- Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education
- In the process of applying for accreditation though AAQEP
Financial Assistance
- Scholarships available to students in our M.Ed. programs
- Graduate assistantships available to students in our M.Ed. programs
Application Process
- Application Portal
- Graduate Assistantships
- Application Process
Contact
- Graduate School
- Graduate Bulletin
- Application Portal
JCU provides you a formative way forward to become an inspired leader with the knowledge, character, and heart to serve the greater good.
Services
Student services
The Center for Service and Social Action offers many great ways for students to get involved.
CSSA sponsors an average of 120 weekly service activities throughout the Cleveland community each semester.
Housing services
Welcome! Our staff is committed to helping you succeed at JCU. We can tell you about University resources that may be available to you, and help you determine if you are eligible for services from our office. SAS provides services to students currently enrolled at the University. In order to qualify for services, a student must send us general information as well as disability documentation from a healthcare professional. For details, see the links below.
Library services
The mission of Grasselli Library & Breen Learning Center is to support the teaching and research needs of our community, collaborate with our campus partners, provide the best possible access to information, and be an intellectual and cultural resource to our community.
Medical services
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides the John Carroll University community with a comprehensive approach to optimum health and wellness. This is achieved by encouraging skill-building and individual capacities in each unique student while recognizing the impact of social and environmental conditions.
Student Life
Campus life
Click Here to access a Self-Guided Campus Walking Tour brochure of the beautiful 60 acre John Carroll University campus located in University Heights, Ohio. The brochure includes a map and descriptions of a number of notable stops along an approximate 1 mile walking route on interior of campus.
Sports facilities
Athletic facilities at John Carroll University are some of the finest in the Ohio Athletic Conference. It starts with Don Shula Stadium at Wasmer Field, home to JCU football, soccer and track & field. In 2001, construction began on this outdoor facility to transform it to Don Shula Stadium, in honor of the John Carroll graduate who is the National Football League's all-time winningest head coach.
The stadium has a new playing surface (AstroPlay brand artificial grass), and features brand new locker room facilities, grandstands on both home and visitor sides, offices, a memoribilia room, and a press box for both football and baseball.
Student clubs
Student Organizations are a great way to get involved on campus within your particular area of interest. At John Carroll University we have student organizations representing a variety of interests and categories such as : service, social, fraternities/sororities, cultural, academic and more! Check out the list of Student Organizationsand contact the president to get more involved.
Accreditation
John Carroll University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CLICK HERE for more information about the 2019 visit preparations.
