About the Dwight Schar College of Education

Ashland University's Dwight Schar College of Education, one of the largest among independent institutions in Ohio, offers many degree and licensure programs for those just beginning their careers or current professionals who want to expand their career opportunities.

With a mission that focuses on transformation and collaboration, the College provides programs that combine the best in theory and practice.

Undergraduate degree and Post-Baccalaureate (Bachelor's Plus) licensure programs include:

• Early Childhood (grades PreK - 3)
• Middle School (grades 4-9)
• Adolescent/Young Adult (grades 7-12) in Mathematics, Integrated Language Arts, Social Studies, and the Sciences
• Multi-age (PreK - grade 12) in Art, Music, Foreign Language, and Physical Education
• Intervention Specialist in Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate, and Moderate/Intensive
• Career-Technical programs

 Master of Education programs include:

• Educational Administration
• Curriculum & Instruction with concentrations in Classroom Instruction, Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate & Moderate/Intensive), Literacy, Talent Development, Teacher Leader, & Technology Facilitator
• Adapted Physical Education
• Sport Education
• Sports Sciences with concentrations in Applied Exercise Science & Sport Management

Accreditation

The Dwight Schar College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) at the basic and advanced levels through 2009. Approval to offer the Master of Education degree was granted by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1975. Approval for offering certification for the Master of Education degree was granted by the Ohio Department of Education in 1976. Additionally, licensure and endorsement programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Education.