School of Education
Education Programs at Xavier
The School of Education prepares leaders who are intellectually, spiritually, and ethically prepared for the local and global challenges of a career in education and beyond. In the spirit of St. Ignatius, our programs inspire teachers and educational leaders to act with integrity, justice, and generosity while advocating for a better world.
Undergraduate Programs
Xavier's undergraduate education programs are among the largest and most popular with nearly 500 students enrolled each year. Students choose Xavier for its rigorous academic and professional preparation, leading to teaching careers in a variety of professional educational environments.
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Graduate Programs
Graduate programs in the School of Education continue the excellence and rigor of its undergraduate offerings with master's degrees in a range of educational fields. All programs require 30-credit hours of graduate study that may be pursued along with appropriate licensure or credentials. The programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Education and are nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.
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Licensure Options
The School of Education offers preparation for applicable teacher and administration licensure recognized by the State of Ohio.
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Endorsements
The School of Education offers preparation for all endorsement programs recognized by the State of Ohio.
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Online Programs
Various programs are offered online, making it even easier for students to meet their professional goals.
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Centers for Education
Xavier Centers for Education is the home of three Centers: The Center for Catholic Education (XCCE), the Center for Educational Excellence (XCEED), and the Xavier Montessori Institute (XUMI). Each of these Centers focuses on a specific aspect of service in the Jesuit tradition of education.
Centers for EducationSchool of Choice
Many assistant principals, principals, assistant superintendents and superintendents in Southwest Ohio schools chose Xavier for their licensure and degrees.
Special Centers for Education
The School supports the Center for Excellence in Education, which provides additional preparation for educators with consulting services and professional development, and the Center for Catholic Education, which provides extra support for Catholic schools.
Montessori Pioneers
Xavier opened the first graduate-level Montessori teacher education program in the U.S. in 1965 and has been a leader in Montessori education ever since.