Overview of the Academic Unit

The mission of the unit is to provide Educational Leadership for a more just society in schools and community agencies. This mission is nested within the Jesuit Mission of the University and Jesuit history. It has been derived from an in-depth examination of early Jesuit documents, such as the Ratio Studiorum, and papers and talks by noted Jesuits such as: Kolvenbach, S.J., Harvanek, S.J., McCool, S.J., O'Malley, S.J., and Gray. S.J. The meaning and scope of the unit mission reflects the scope of all professional preparation programs housed within this academic unit.

To achieve the mission the Department is committed to the following goals:

• To provide professional education in a liberal arts context;
• To uphold traditional values, yet be responsive and sensitive to society's changing needs;
• To focus on personal as well as professional development of the individual;
• To emphasize teaching that is anchored in a strong research base; and
• To instill The Jesuit Ideal of an Educator in our candidates.

Historical Overview of the Department of Education & Allied Studies

In 1920, Education courses were offered for training teachers in secondary education, but there was no major in Education, nor a Department of Education. In April, 1930, building on the educational climate of Catholic colleges in greater Cleveland during the 1920's, Dr. Hugh Graham was appointed the Director of the new Department of Education, supervisor of teacher training, and a liaison to Notre Dame College and Ursuline College for the supervision of student teachers. The Master of Arts degree in Education was approved in 1934. Dr. Graham retained his position as Chair until his death in 1951. Dr. Walt Nosal assumed the Director position, as well as remained head of the Vocational Services group. In 1953 three faculty with terminal degrees were hired. Fr. Joseph P. Owens, S.J. began the work to prepare the Department for NCATE accreditation. The Department of Education received its Initial NCATE accreditation in 1957. In 1964, the Department began a Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary education in collaboration with the Cleveland Public Schools. This program phased out in the early 1970's, but a similar program began in 1984 as the School-Based M.Ed. program in collaboration with University School. Since 1984 the School-Based M.Ed. has expanded to a P-12 Initial Licensure Program located in public/private, and urban/suburban school settings.

From 1920 - 1974 John Carroll awarded secondary teaching certificates while St. John College maintained sole responsibility as the Catholic college in Cleveland to award elementary teaching certificates. When St. John College closed, other Catholic Colleges were given permission to issue elementary teaching certificates. Beginning in 1974, John Carroll offered an Elementary Education major and elementary teaching certificates. Also, in 1974 the Master of Education was introduced as a degree program option for certified teachers. In 1976, the University approved the first interdisciplinary Master of Arts program, Counseling and Human Services, which eventually became the Community Counseling program. In 1984, the Post-Bac program was introduced to provide an alternative path to licensure for adults with bachelor's degrees.

Historically, the mission and goals of the Department of Education related to preparation of teachers, principals, school counselors, school psychologists, and the continuing education of classroom teachers. The vision, goals and breadth of the department expanded in 1988 with the addition of the Community Counseling graduate program (formerly Counseling and Human Services). This program extended the vision and mission of the department into community agencies and allied health professions. In Fall, 1995, the Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science merged with the Department of Education and further expanded the vision, goals and breadth into additional allied health professions. In recognition of the depth and breadth of the academic programs, the unit's name was changed to the Department of Education and Allied Studies to reflect the range of academic and professional programs available beyond the Initial and Advanced Licensure Programs.

Present Academic Structure of the Department of Education and Allied Studies

The Department is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Chair of the Department reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and the Dean of the Graduate School. The Department is composed of four academic divisions: 1) Initial Licensure Programs at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and Master of Education level; 2) Advanced Licensure Programs for Educational Personnel and Continuing Professional Education for Teachers; 3) Community Counseling; and 4) Physical Education and Exercise Science at the Undergraduate level. The following is a modified explanation of each program within the academic unit.

Initial Licensure Programs (ILP). Located in this Division are all candidates for the Ohio 2-Year Provisional License in Early Child, Middle Child, Adolescent & Young Adult, and Multi-Age. There are four groups of Initial Licensure candidates: 1) Undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor's degree and Initial Licensure; 2) Case Western Reserve University (CASE) candidates that pursue the AYA/Multi-Age licensure through John Carroll; 3) Post-Baccalaureate candidates (Post-Bac) enrolled in the undergraduate program pursuing Initial Licensure School-Based M.Ed. Interns enrolled in an 11 month graduate program leading to a Master of Education and an Initial License.

Advanced Licensure and Continuing Education of Teachers Programs (ALP). This division is made up of Advanced Licensure Programs in Educational Administration (ELCC Approved), School Counseling (CACREP Accredited), School Psychology (NASP Approved), the Endorsement sequences in Educational Technology (ODE Approved) and Reading (ODE approved), and the Professional Teacher track for continuing professional development of classroom teachers.

Community Counseling (CC). This division is comprised of candidates for the Community Counseling Master of Arts and License. This is a CACREP approved program. For program purposes, Community Counseling, School Counseling and School Psychology will work as an academic division for planning, course scheduling, and faculty.

Physical Education and Exercise Science (PE). This division includes the undergraduate major in Physical Education and Exercise Science, including the 100 level Service classes offered to the whole University. Candidates select one of three major tracks, Physical Education, Fitness Specialist, or Exercise Science. The majority of majors enroll in the Fitness Specialist and Exercise Science tracks pursuing such careers at the graduate level as Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, Personal Fitness Trainer. These candidates may pursue the Multi-Age P-12 teaching license.

Professional Development Programs: In addition to the degree and licensure programs offered, the Department collaborates with multiple campus programs that have as a primary focus the professional development of teachers and P-12 learning. The Department is allied with these specific programs in a variety of ways, such as faculty membership on boards, faculty consultants in professional development, Education credit for course and workshop offerings focused on professional development. What follows is a brief description of each of these programs.

Institute for Educational Renewal (IER): A literacy and school change program established in 1991 to work primarily with teachers and principals of selected K-5 and K-8 schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD). IER provides on-site, long-term professional development opportunities utilizing a consulting/coaching model for improving teaching, learning, and leadership. Director: Dr. Deb Zawislan

Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Teaching and Technology (CMSETT): Established in 1999, the mission is to advance the quality of K-12 mathematics and science education in northeastern Ohio by building upon successful initiatives of the University to improve mathematics and science instruction in school districts in the region and through collaboration with faculty and representatives of K-12 institutions, other higher education institutions, and other organizations in the region. Director: Ms. Linda Gojak

EconomicsAmerica (EA) : A non-profit educational organization working to improve the level of economic understanding in Northeast Ohio. Established in 1973, the Center's primary means of achieving economic literacy is through professional development of teachers. Director: Ms. Linda Spencer

Carroll-Cleveland Philosophers' Program (CCPP): "Where Children Create Their Own Life's Meaning" - a cooperative project between John Carroll University and the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD). Since 2000, the program has provided a unique educational experience for underserved and court-adjudicated children delivered at John Carroll and grounded in the philosophies of "gifted education" and "service learning." Director: Dr. Sharon Kaye

Literacy Specialist Project (LSP): a statewide professional development initiative launched in August 2000 by the Ohio Department of Education. The goal is to widely disseminate foundational knowledge of literacy content and pedagogy to K-3 classroom teachers through collaborative study and application of a core curriculum. Director: Dr. Catherine Rosemary

Ohio Reading First Center (RF): In partnership with Cleveland State University and the University of Akron, the Center began in Fall, 2003 to provide professional development and technical assistance to elementary schools implementing a research-based initial reading program. Director: Dr. Catherine Rosemary