DEGREES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED
The College of Education offers undergraduate programs leading to the bachelor of science degree in education. The College offers the following teacher education programs (NOTE: “P” refers to “pre-school” and “K” to “kindergarten.”):
- Elementary education (K–6)
- Foreign language (6-12 or P–12), with concentrations in French, German, Latin, and Spanish
- Music education (P–12), with concentrations in instrumental or choral music
- Physical education (P–12)
- Secondary education (6–12), with majors in English language arts (comprehensive), French, German, Latin, mathematics (comprehensive), science (comprehensive), social science (comprehensive), and Spanish
- Special education, with K–6 and 6–12 concentrations in collaborative education, multiple abilities program (K-6) with dual certification in elementary and collaborative, and early childhood with dual certification in early childhood special education (birth through age 8) and early childhood education (pre-K through 3rd grade).
A concentration leading to the bachelor’s degree is also offered in exercise and sport science, but this concentration does not lead to teacher certification.
A student enrolled in the Graduate School may be admitted to one of the College of Education’s alternative (nontraditional, fifth-year) certification programs in order to complete a master’s degree and obtain initial licensure (Class A) in a broad range of teaching fields.