Steps to Becoming a Teacher

Sample Schedules

To earn a bachelor of arts degree from Carthage, a candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 138 credits. Carthage's education programs enable candidates to construct a coherent framework for ongoing intellectual, ethical and aesthetic growth.

The sample schedules that follow are intended as a guide for those candidates seeking the middle childhood/early adolescent education major or early adolescent/adolescent education minor including endorsement for Wisconsin licensure.

Candidates must refer to the Carthage College Catalog for the school year in which they began course work. The course work information that follows is intended as a guide for pursuing an education major or secondary minor including the Wisconsin licensure.

• Middle Childhood/Early Adolescent Education
• Middle Childhood/Early Adolescent Education with Cross-Categorical Special Education
• Early Adolescent/Adolescent Education
• Early Adolescent/Adolescent Education Physical Education & Music
• Early Adolescent/Adolescent Education with Cross-Categorical Special Education

Steps to Becoming a Teacher

• Program Checklist
• Step 1: Getting Started
• Developing Your Portfolio
• Step 2: Teacher Education Program
• Sample Schedules
• Clinical Experiences
• Step 3: Student Teaching
• Step 4: Certification Applications

Student Voices

"The experience I am getting in the field is far beyond what I had expected. When I am finished with my courses, I know I will feel well-equipped to student-teach because of the experiences Carthage has provided for me."

— Katie Crimmins, '12, Arlington Heights, Ill.

Hear what students have to say about studying education at Carthage.

Inspiration & Ideas

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