The Education Department at Carthage is proud to be responsible for the preparation of competent, caring and committed teachers. Faculty members are committed to preparing professionals who can teach with skill, knowledge and understanding.

Carthage offers preparation programs in elementary education, middle/high school education, and K-12 special education. (Students who plan to teach at the high school level pursue a major in a specific subject and a minor in education. See a full list of subjects.)

Students have access to a variety of elementary, middle and high schools in many different neighborhoods, giving students powerful and diverse experiences in urban and suburban settings. The faculty are devoted to ongoing professional development, community involvement, and high quality field experiences for their students.

Carthage's preparation programs meet all requirements of the Department of Public Instruction, but also include elements and experiences that distinguish it from other teacher education programs. Students can expect personal contact with their faculty and opportunities for enriching experiences outside of the classroom.

Carthage also prepares education students for a lifetime of learning, through a rigorous, broad-based liberal arts academic program. At Carthage, all students learn to think independently, read critically and communicate effectively. The College fosters a love of learning, openness to diverse ideas and a commitment to education as a lifelong process.

"When you go to a small liberal arts college like Carthage, you leave with an appreciation that a commitment to teaching is a commitment to becoming a lifelong learner," says Professor Dennis Munk, chair of the Education Department.

Mission Statement

"The Education Department of Carthage College educates students with theory and practice in a liberal arts context to serve their communities with the highest of teaching standards and to become competent, caring, committed teachers."

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Student Voices

What is it like to study education at Carthage? "It's very comforting knowing my professors are familiar with my career path and they will be there to back me up in the future," says Katie Larson, '10. Read more.

Inspiration & Ideas

The Children's Literature Center at Carthage, co-directed by education professor Marilyn Ward, offers future teachers valuable resources, lectures, workshops and seminars. Read more.