Department of Education

Hands-On, Faith-Based, Forward-Looking

At Franciscan, we believe in a hands-on, faith-based approach to shaping future educators. Whether your goal is to become a high school English teacher, or to develop a dynamic, technology-oriented curricula as an administrator, our programs prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career.

As an undergraduate student, you’ll gain valuable field experience, observing and assisting teachers at local schools and other education settings.

In addition to your coursework, you’ll have the opportunity to teach abroad in Austria and student teach during your senior year—all while specializing in one of nine licensure areas.

Our experienced faculty will help you integrate technology effectively for your future curriculum, all while cultivating a spirit of professionalism that you’ll take to your future school.

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Accreditation

Franciscan University’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our CAEP Annual Accountability measures are accessible below.

2023 Annual Measures

Accreditation Visit and Third Party Comments

The Department of Education at Franciscan University of Steubenville is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on Monday, Nov. 11 to Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered and should specify the party’s relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).

We invite you to submit written testimony to:

CAEP
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Or by email to: [email protected]

Such comments must be within the specified period and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:

In CAEP’s performance-based system, accreditation is based on evidence that demonstrates that teacher candidates know the subject matter and can teach it effectively so that students learn. In the CAEP system, EPPs must prove that candidates can connect theory to practice and be effective in an actual P-12 classroom.
A professional education provider that is accredited by CAEP is expected to be involved in ongoing planning and evaluation; engaged in continuous assessment and development; ensure that faculty and programs reflect new knowledge, practice, and technologies; and be involved in continuous development in response to the evolving world of education and educational reform.
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the respondent’s relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the university for comment prior to the review.

Department News

Education Professor Awarded Major Grant from USCCB

Dr. Tiffany Boury, Senior International Officer and Professor of Education received a grant for 80,000 from the USCCB to support work on with Catholic schools on the Native American Reservations.

Franciscan University’s Education Department Is Making a Difference

Dr. Megan Reister shares how Franciscan’s Education Department is involved with the local community.

Franciscan University’s Gizmo Expo Offers Fun, Interactive Lessons for Youth

Franciscan University of Steubenville will hold a Gizmo Expo to promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to elementary-aged students. The expo will be held on Friday, December 9, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in St. Junipero Serra Hall on University Boulevard.

Special Education Professors Receive $75,000 Research Grant

Two professors in Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Education Department received a $75,000 grant from the Ohio Deans Compact on Exceptional Children to create an online module to help educators across the state teach evidence-based behavior management practices.

Department Faculty