Welcome to Our Highly Recognized Teacher Education Program
Based on the performance of our current and former students and our innovative approaches to preparing teachers, Marietta College has been recognized by the Ohio Board of Regents as one of Ohio’s top teacher preparation programs. We offer nationally recognized programs at all grade levels that meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). We are committed to providing our teacher education students with the experiences that will prepare them to be educator leaders in their schools through developing professional relationships that enable collaboration with colleagues, families, communities, and professional organizations for the purpose of facilitating student learning.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Program (CAEP) Approved Provider with Approved Programs through the Ohio Department of Higher Education
Marietta College offers initial preparation programs at the undergraduate level in each of the following areas:
- Primary Education and Special Education Dual Preparation - This program leads to an Ohio Primary license (general education, grades PreK-5) and Intervention Specialist (Pre-K–Grade 5)
- Middle Childhood and Special Education Dual Preparation - This program leads to an Ohio Middle Childhood license in 2 content areas (Grades 4-9 in Math/Science or Grades 4-9 in Language Arts/Social Studies) and Intervention Specialist (Grades 4-9)
- Secondary Education and Special Education Dual Preparation - This program leads to an Ohio Adolescence to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) license in one of the following content areas below and Intervention Specialist (Grades 7-12):
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth/Space Science
- Integrated Language Arts
- Integrated Math
- Integrated Social Studies
- Physics
- Secondary Education Preparation - This program leads to an Ohio Adolescence to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) license in one of the following content areas:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth/Space Science
- Integrated Language Arts
- Integrated Math
- Integrated Social Studies
- Physics
- Wellness Education and Special Education Dual Preparation — This program leads to an Ohio Physical Education license (Pre-K– Grade 12) and Intervention Specialist Mild-Moderate Needs license (Kindergarten – Grade 12).
- Music Education - This program leads to an Ohio Music Education license (Kindergarten- Grade 12).
- Marietta also offers a non-licensure Educational Studies degree that prepares graduates to work in an educational setting that takes place outside the classroom.
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Our Mission
Demonstrate:
Effective teaching skills, a high level of content knowledge in discipline areas, efficacy by believing all students can learn, and an understanding and respect for student diversity.
Act:
As change agents who are willing to try new approaches to solve problems and willing to challenge the status quo in their schools and classrooms.
Engage:
In reflective practice, including the ability to reflect on their own teaching performance, student learning, and critical issues in education.