Programs in English, Mathematics, Biology, and History (for teaching grades 6-12)
Housed in discipline departments
Not cohort programs
Must pass two content GACE exams
Must choose only one area of certification
Secondary MAT Programs
Programs in English and Mathematics (for teaching grades 6-12)
Housed in Department of Teacher Education
Must have undergraduate degree in field with 3.0 GPA
Must pass two content GACE exams
Must choose only one area of certification
Music Education
Housed in Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Must enter in freshman year
Certification to teach Grades K-12
Clinical Practice
All programs require a clinical practice experience.
Middle Grades, Secondary Undergraduate and MAT programs require a fall practicum (2 days per week) and a spring internship (every day). This experience takes place in the final two semesters before graduation.
Music Education candidates complete a variety of clinical practice experiences at all grade levels in their senior year.
Application Process
Submit application through program coordinator and department in which degree is housed
Application packet must be complete
Middle Grades applications accepted for fall admission only
Other programs admit twice per year
Education Minor
Any student in any degree program may declare an education minor.
Those who want to add an endorsement may want to add the minor for financial aid purposes.
To add the minor, students should pick up an application from the Department of Teacher Education.
Masters Degree Program
Master of Education with a Major in Teacher Leadership
Program designed for teachers who want to stay in the classroom and further develop leadership skills
Must have three years teaching experience
Must be recommended by principal as a leader in the school
Conceptual Framework
The mission of the Teacher Education Unit is to prepare professional educators who engage in reflective practice and who are competent, caring, committed, collaborative,culturally responsive, and prepared to teach diverse learners in an ever-changing society.
