At A Glance

Carthage offers three types of graduate programs through our Education Department to help students achieve their career goals. Programs are designed for educators who want to move onto leadership positions, educators ready to add more licenses to their resume, or those with a degree who want to move into the classroom.

Degrees/Licensures Available:

  • Master of Education (M.Ed.)
  • Accelerated Certification for Teachers (ACT)
  • Add-on licensures
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Earn your Master of Education Degree at Carthage

Carthage’s Master of Education degree is designed for educators ready to move their career to the next tier.

Graduate courses in education are built to develop leadership skills, engage in research to improve educational practices and policies, and provide opportunities for exploring new areas of expertise and specialty. Our programs balance practical classroom applications with engaging research and were developed collaboratively by Carthage faculty working in partnership with K-12 teachers and administrators.

The program is delivered with the working adult in mind. Students can take classes in our HyFlex format, with in-person and online options.

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Master of Education Concentrations

At Carthage, you can shape your Master of Education degree to fit your professional goals. Whether you want to be a leader in your school or in your district, we have a path that will help you reach the next tier of your career.


Accelerated Certification for Teachers (ACT)

Carthage’s Accelerated Certification for Teachers (ACT) program is designed for professionals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in a content area and are interested in earning teacher licensure.


Add-On Licensures

Carthage built its add-on license program for students who already have a teaching license but want to build their professional credentials and explore new leadership opportunities.