Education Majors
Merging theory and practice, the Teacher Education Program cultivates highly competent, caring, and committed teachers. Carthage firmly believes in experiential learning, sending teacher candidates into local schools early and often to observe, plan, and teach lessons.
As firm believers in experiential learning, we send teacher candidates to local schools early and often to observe, plan, and teach lessons. By the time you begin the official student teaching semester, you will already have spent more than 100 hours in classrooms.
“Everyone here really wants to see you succeed. So many faculty members are in your corner, ready to help. Knowing there are so many people here for you is a great feeling.”
“I chose Carthage because one of my best friends attends Carthage, and he highly recommended both the education and theatre departments to me. The lake is a big bonus too.”
“Education majors have the power to create a better future for many people. We have the ability to help create an educated society, which is how all other future endeavors begin.”
“I chose Carthage for its small class sizes, tight-knit community, and boundless opportunities in the Education Department. I felt truly valued from the moment I stepped on campus!”
“Other students should consider elementary education because it is arguably one of the most influential majors. Teachers are the ones who inspire students to take their desired life path and are their number one cheerleaders throughout that entire process.”
“I chose Carthage College because of the eagerness our professors and staff have to ensure students like me are successful.”
“Carthage professors, in my experience, are outstanding individuals who truly care about their students’ success.”
“Having positive relationships with the faculty here has helped me to create more opportunities for myself at Carthage, and it’s great knowing that I can reach out to any past or present professors if I need help.”
“Carthage has 100 percent lived up to my high expectations and given me so many outlets to perform and watch my peers.”
“Carthage has the whole package. The beautiful lake view, small class sizes, and experienced faculty who are always willing to help if you are struggling.”
Experiential Learning for students pursuing an education degree
Count on immersing yourself in local elementary, middle, or secondary schools throughout your time at Carthage — beginning with your first semester as a teacher candidate. Students have access to a variety of elementary, middle, and high schools in many different neighborhoods, giving students robust and diverse experiences in urban and suburban settings. The faculty is devoted to ongoing professional development, community involvement, and high-quality field experiences for their students.
Equipped to Innovate
Alumni of the Teacher Education Program teach in a wide variety of settings, primarily in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois but also throughout the world. Others have gone on to work in children’s ministry or to pursue graduate studies in their specializations.
Carthage alumni regularly win county, state, and national awards for their caring, innovative approaches to teaching.
Recent honors include:
- Wisconsin Teacher of the Year — 2020
- Middle-Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year (National Council for the Social Studies) — 2013
- Wisconsin PTA Elementary Teacher of the Year — 2011
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching — 2003
Advanced Education
Carthage also offers graduate degrees, including a Master of Education program (with several areas of concentration) and a Master of Music in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy. Existing teachers can pursue add-on licenses.
Learn more about the Master’s Programs at Carthage
Scholarships for education students
Carthage awards one full-tuition-per year, renewable, Teacher Education Scholarship each year to an incoming freshman majoring in education. This scholarship is renewable for four years.
Department of Public Instruction Reports
- Review the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Educator Preparation Program and Workforce Analysis Report
- Coming soon: Carthage’s report submitted in compliance with Section 207 of the Title II of the Higher Education Act