In the early 1960’s, standing in what was once an alfalfa field, the Brothers of Christian Instruction envisioned a college that would serve the community with faith-based instruction. Following the accreditation of the college in 1970 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Division of Education expanded their majors and concentrations to include Elementary, Second
ary, and Special Education. In response to the growing need of qualified educators, Walsh University launched a Master’s of Arts in Education in 1989. A year later, in 1990, the Division of Education celebrated the first graduating class from the Master’s program, while breaking ground to construct a new building to house the education programs. By 1995, the Division of Education had demonstrated its commitment to youth enrichment by earning the Ameritech Partnership for their summer enrichment program. Seeing a need to expand the current programs, in 2003, the Division of Education worked to create the Licensure in Education for Adults with Degrees (LEAD) Program. By 2012, 23 years after the initial launch of the Master’s of Art’s program, the graduate program added three endorsement tracks: Reading Literacy, Leadership, and 21st Century Technology. The Division of Education sought National Accreditation renewal from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Eduation (NCATE) in 2014, and was accredited in all areas. Today, the Walsh University Division of Education continues to cultivate, educate, and inspire the teachers of tomorrow.
