Early Classroom Opportunity

The goal of the College of Education is to help the student become a reflective practitioner in the field who is able to guide his or her professional development through experience, observation and academic learning. Undergraduate degrees leading to licensure are available in adolescent/young adult, multi-age, early childhood, intervention specialist and middle childhood.

Practical experience in the classroom during all four undergraduate years and the extensive use of technology are hallmarks of all education courses. The college offers a master of arts in education degree with core concentrations in leadership, management of change, collaboration concepts and research. In the past 54 years, more than 5,000 people have earned initial teaching licenses, endorsements or administrative licenses, and in the past five years, the College of Education has awarded more than 111 superintendent licenses and 220 principal licenses.

The Mazza Museum

The Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books is the world’s first and largest museum devoted to literacy and the art of children’s picture books. More than 10,000 students, families, educators, art lovers and artists visit the museum each year. The institute sponsors presentations by numerous visiting artists and authors, and hosts youth art camps, summer and fall conferences, study tours and in-service training for teachers.

College of Education Points of Distinction