Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement (4th-5th Grade)
For Teachers with a PK-3 Early Childhood License

John Carroll University has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education to offer the new Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement. This new endorsement will be valid for teaching grades 4 and 5.

Admission Criteria

• Valid PK-3 Ohio Teaching License
• An undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
• Official transcript for the highest degree received
• Application for Graduate Studies https://secure.jcu.edu/gradapp/appnew.asp

Required Courses (Graduate Level)

• ED 432: Middle School Education Philosophy and Instruction
• ED 424A: Middle Childhood Curriculum and Content Methods in Math and Science
• ED 424B: Middle Childhood Curriculum and Content Methods in Social Studies and Language Arts

Note:
(1) Upon completion of this coursework, teachers will take the appropriate Praxis II examination and apply for the endorsement through JCU’s Department of Education and Allied Studies;
(2) In consultation with a faculty advisor in the Department, students may apply these courses toward a Master’s in Education. Additional admission requirements will need to be met for acceptance into the degree program.

Schedule of Classes

• Fall 2009 – ED 432 (Tuesdays, 5:00-7:40pm; beginning September 1, 2009)
• Spring 2010 – ED 424A and ED 424B (schedule TBA)

Application Process

• Complete an on-line application for admission to Graduate Studies.
• Send official transcript and copy of a valid teaching license to: John Carroll University, Office of Graduate Studies, 20700 North Park Blvd., University Heights, OH  44118

Contact Information

• For information regarding the Early Childhood Endorsement and Program, contact Ms. Carol Paull
  (cpaull@jcu.edu; 216-397-4690)
• For information regarding applying to JCU, contact the Office of Graduate Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (vporter@jcu.edu; 216-397-4284).

A 33% Teacher Development Scholarship is available to all students accepted to this program.