Undergraduate Teacher Education
Degree Programs

Students in the Department of Teacher Education participate in a comprehensive program that prepares them to touch the lives of tomorrow’s children. They learn everything from educational psychology and children’s literature to planning multicultural activities and writing across curriculum. They also focus intensely on their major subject areas. They learn how to develop strategies and lesson plans as well as how to address the needs of public and private school pupils.

Our department also puts emphasis on student teaching, which is required for certification. When students begin their student teaching, they apply everything that they have learned while studying as an undergraduate. While student teaching is done during their last semester, they are exposed to the classroom environment prior to that when they complete their field experience.

These bachelor’s degrees are offered by the Teacher Education Department:

• Early Childhood to Grade 6 – Generalist Certification
• Early Childhood to Grade 6 – Generalist Certification with All-Level Special Education
• Grades 4-8 English, Language Arts and Reading
• Grades 4-8 Generalist

• Other Teacher Certification Degree Plans

  Please refer to the Curriculum and Instruction Department if you are interested in any of these degree programs:

  • Grades 4-8 Science
  • Grades 4-8 Mathematics
  • Grades 4-8 Social Studies

  To receive all-level certification in any of the areas listed below, visit the website of the corresponding department:

  • Art – Art & Music Department
  • Music – Art & Music Department
  • Physical Education – Kinesiology Department

  For information about Grades 8-12 certification, refer to the appropriate departmental website for the subject you are interested in. For example, to learn about grades 8-12 teacher certification in English, visit the English Department website.