H.K. & Eva James College of Education

Become a classroom teacher in Ohio with education programs designed for working adults

Your dream of becoming a classroom teacher is within reach. Aligned with Franklin’s tradition of making career change and advancement possible for busy adults, our H.K. & Eva James College of Education provides 100% online coursework to complement the in-field teaching experience requirement for licensure. 

Drawing on the university’s theory-to-practice curriculum model, you’ll be taught and mentored by our faculty of teaching and learning experts along with teachers at partner schools who have significant experience in the field and demonstrate excellence in teaching practices.

With a reputation for honoring the experiences our learners bring to the classroom, Franklin offers a generous transfer credit policy that enables you to build on what you already know and reach your goals faster.

Specialized Accreditation

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

The H.K. & Eva James College of Education at Franklin University holds accreditation for its initial-level educator preparation programs through June 2027 from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 223-0077. The following bachelor's degree and post-baccalaureate initial-level licensure programs were included in the CAEP accreditation review: Adolescence to Young Adult Education, Intervention Specialist: Mild-Moderate, Middle Childhood Education, and Primary Education.

For more information about the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, please click here.

The H.K. & Eva James College of Education at Franklin University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on October 14-16, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).

We invite you to submit written testimony to:

CAEP 
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400 
Washington, DC 20036 
Or by email to: callforcomments@caepnet.org

Such comments must be within the specified period and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:  

  • In CAEP’s performance-based system, accreditation is based on evidence that demonstrates that teacher candidates know the subject matter and can teach it effectively so that students learn. In the CAEP system, EPPs must prove that candidates can connect theory to practice and be effective in an actual P-12 classroom.
  • A professional education provider that is accredited by CAEP is expected to be involved in ongoing planning and evaluation; engaged in continuous assessment and development; ensure that faculty and programs reflect new knowledge, practice, and technologies; and be involved in continuous development in response to the evolving world of education and educational reform.
  • Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the respondent’s relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the university for comment prior to the review. 

CAEP Accountibility Measures

The CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) Accountability Measures are used to provide information to the public on both program outcome and program impact, those measures with supporting documentation are provided at this link.

Post-Baccalaureate Programs

Bachelor's Degrees

Master's Programs

Doctoral Degrees