John Carroll University and Earlham College have announced a new articulation agreement that creates an accelerated pathway for Earlham students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) with teaching licensure in just four years.
The partnership connects Earlham’s undergraduate programs with John Carroll University’s School-Based M.Ed. program. Under the agreement, Earlham students who plan early for a career in teaching can complete three years of undergraduate study at Earlham before transitioning into John Carroll’s online graduate program during their fourth year. Because a portion of the graduate coursework counts toward both degrees simultaneously, this partnership reduces tuition costs and accelerates students’ timeline to graduation.
“This partnership connects Earlham students with a well-established teacher-preparation model at John Carroll University and creates an exciting new pathway into the profession,” said Dr. Lori Schroeder, Earlham College provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
“Students who plan ahead can begin graduate coursework during their fourth year at Earlham, allowing them to complete a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and teaching licensure on an accelerated timeline while reducing overall tuition costs,” she said. “Combined with the flexibility to complete field placements in their home communities while finishing their degrees online, this program builds naturally on the strengths of Earlham’s liberal arts education and helps our graduates move quickly into classrooms where thoughtful, well-prepared teachers are deeply needed.”
John Carroll’s School-Based M.Ed. program offers licensure pathways in primary education (Pre-K through grade 5), middle childhood education (grades 4-9), adolescent/young adult education (grades 7-12), and world languages (Latin or Spanish; grades K-12). This flexible structure allows students to gain practical experience in schools near their home while working closely with expert faculty who model a relationship-rich Jesuit approach to education.
“We are excited to partner with Earlham College to create a seamless pathway for students who feel called to the teaching profession,” said Dr. Angie Canda, Dean of the Graduate School at John Carroll. “By connecting Earlham’s strong undergraduate foundation with our School-Based Master of Education program, this partnership allows students to enter classrooms and earn a master’s degree sooner, all while receiving the high-quality training and mentorship they need to make an impact in their communities.”
The agreement marks a milestone for John Carroll University as the first partnership designed to allow undergraduate students from another institution to complete an accelerated master’s program at the institution.
Through this partnership, both Earlham and John Carroll aim to expand access to high-quality preparation for future educators while helping students enter the profession more quickly and efficiently.
