In addition, two education courses and two field experiences are offered through Notre Dame. The student earns the degree from Lake Erie College while being sponsored for licensure by Notre Dame. This consists of several basic courses taken in common by all students majoring in this area, plus a concentration in criminal justice, history, or sociology. Criminal Justice prepares students for employment in a variety of positions within that expanding field. History students are prepared for law school, graduate study, or teaching.
Sociology prepares students for graduate study in social work.
The mission of the Graduate Education Department extends far beyond the confines of traditional classroom instruction. The Effective Teacher program is designed to address the needs of teachers in today's schools. In both the core and elective courses, teachers are exposed to contemporary political, societal, and public issues which impact classroom practices and procedures. Issues discussed are reviewed to include opposing viewpoints. The Graduate Education Department is committed to providing a wide range of educational opportunities to teachers in Northeast Ohio.