Education

Description of Major

Education is the study of how humans teach, learn and develop knowledge, values, skills, and character qualities. The Carthage Education Program offers students courses of study that provide an excellent liberals arts education with a variety of quality major and licensure programs in education.

Relevant Coursework

English, Social Sciences, Humanities, Elementary Curriculum, Math, Science, Reading and Art in the Classroom, Teacher Certification Classes, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development

Current Outlook
Student WEA is an association at Carthage for education majors and minors who wish to become more proficient and prepared for their chosen profession. Together they sponsor professional development activities on campus and educational activities for students from area schools.

The Pals and Partners program is very popular with Carthage education majors. The program pairs Carthage students with community children who are identified as "at risk" because of home life or experiences in school. Carthage students provide a positive role-model for the children, help them understand the importance of school, and encourage them to get involved in positive activities outside the classroom. Participants must commit a minimum of 2 hours per week to the program.

Why take Education at Carthage?

THE CARTHAGE ADVANTAGE
Carthage licensure programs include elementary/middle education, cross categorical special education, biology, broad field social science, chemistry, economics, English, French, German, geography, history, mathematics, music, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, theatre and communication. Athletic coaching certification is offered, and health certification is offered in cooperative arrangement. Our academic calendar allows our students to complete their coursework and student teaching much more quickly than is typical at other colleges.


Carthage offers education licensure in:

  • Elementary/Middle Education (1-9)
  • Middle/Secondary Education (6-12)
  • Cross Categorical Special Education (K-12)
  • Music Education (K-12)
  • Physical Education (K-12)


OUTLOOK FOR FIELD
While projected employment growth varies among individual teaching specialties and subspecialties, Carthage education graduates continue to enjoy excellent job prospects, often fielding multiple job offers before graduation.

What can I do with a major in Education?

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

  • Teacher
  • Reading Specialist
  • Resource Teacher
  • Infant/Toddler Teacher
  • Child Development Specialist
  • Day Care Instructor
  • Principal
  • Guidance Counselor
  • Curriculum Supervisor

COMPANIES EMPLOYING CARTHAGE GRADUATES OF THIS MAJOR

  • Kenosha Unified Schools - Teacher
  • Kenosha School of Language- Teacher
  • Catholic Diocese of Rockford- Math Teacher
  • Special Education District of Lake County - Teacher
  • Kids Castle - Pre School Teacher
  • Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Teacher
  • Racine Unified School District - Spanish Teacher
  • Malcolm Marketing - Director of Public Relations Graduate Studies in: Education, Special Education
CARTHAGE EDUCATION GRADUATES HAVE PURSUED GRADUATE STUDIES IN
  • Education
  • Special Education
  • Library Science