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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.
“Now that I am in the classroom, I enjoy learning from the other teachers in my district, and I find value in collaborating with my colleagues on activities and projects.”
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“The dynamic relationships I had with my professors and fellow educators have stayed with me even after years since graduation.”
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“While at Franciscan, I was blessed to be able to co-author a faith and fellowship curriculum for elementary school girls as well as to present this curriculum at multiple professional…
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Lydia is living out her vocation as an educator as the 5th-8th religion/5th-6th mathematics teacher at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Columbus, Ohio.
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“Franciscan University’s education program has not only shaped me as a person, but also the way that I teach.”
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“The relationships I was able form through my field and student teaching experiences have taught me the importance of encountering each student as we would Christ.”
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“My time at Franciscan taught me to plan creatively and to develop lessons that form my students both academically and spiritually.”
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One of two fifth grade teachers at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Springfield, Virginia, Audrey Allman uses her Franciscan University education to help students grow in teamwork, communication, and academics…
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Elijah Ferbrache ’12 Graduate Education Elijah Ferbrache MSE ’12 has a passion for great books. After earning his undergraduate degree from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland, the Ohio native…
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Armed with the skills to think critically and speak clearly, Carolyn Conlon landed a job as a lead fifth grade teacher at Great Hearts Western Hills in San Antonio, Texas,…
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Emma Starre is living out success in the education field as the Intervention Specialist for Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Toledo, Ohio.
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“Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” For Teresa Kovach, the words of St. Francis sum up her experience at Franciscan University. After graduating with her degree…
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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.
Franciscan’s Education Department one of only 22 educator preparation programs nationwide honored with CAEP’s Frank Murray Leadership Award for excellence and continuous improvement.
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.
Dr. Megan Reister shares how Franciscan’s Education Department is involved with the local community.
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.
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.
