John Carroll University and Earlham College Partner on Accelerated Master's Pathway
What happened
John Carroll University and Earlham College established a partnership allowing Earlham students to earn a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education with teaching licensure in four years. This new pathway follows Earlham College’s decision to discontinue its graduate programs in education at the end of the 2025-26 academic year due to low enrollment. Students wishing to utilize the program must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and apply during their third year of undergraduate study.
Why it matters
The partnership allows students to complete three years of undergraduate study at Earlham before beginning John Carroll’s online School-Based M.Ed. program during the fourth year. This arrangement connects Earlham students with a teacher-preparation model at John Carroll University, offering a viable alternative for those interested in education.
Who's involved
- John Carroll UniversityOffers the online School-Based M.Ed. program and holds the formal partnership.
- Earlham CollegeIs partnered with John Carroll University and is the originating institution for the accelerated pathway.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- John Carroll UniversitySpeculative
The partnership could see an increase in enrollment and revenue from the accelerated master's program.
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The entities involved
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John Carroll University
private university in University Heights, Ohio
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Earlham College
college in Richmond, Indiana
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