The Department of Teaching & Leading empowers you to launch an impactful career. Explore rigorous programs, gain real-world experience, and join a community dedicated to excellence in education.
The Department of Teaching & Leading is more than an academic program; it's a vibrant community dedicated to cultivating educators who make a lasting impact.
We offer a comprehensive suite of undergraduate and graduate programs, including specialized tracks in high-demand fields like Special Education and STEAM. Here, you'll engage in high-impact teaching practices, collaborate with experienced faculty who are leaders in innovative research, and become part of a supportive network that fosters both professional and personal growth. We believe in developing educators who are not only skilled practitioners but also compassionate individuals committed to creating positive change within their communities.
If you're driven by a desire to transform lives through education, you'll find your home here.
About Teaching & Leading Our Faculty & Staff
Empowering educators at every level, our programs range from Bachelor's degrees in Elementary and Special Education to advanced Master's and Specialist degrees in Leadership and Instruction. Explore our diverse offerings for initial certification and career advancement.
Our professional development school model is unique in the state, and ensures you will get to be in a classroom as soon as possible. Most of our graduates start their teaching career with as much as 1,000 hours of in-class instruction experience before graduation, ensuring a seamless transition between college and career.
The Partner School Network (PSN) is a learning-centered community that supports the commitment of the school, school district and the university to a basic mission emphasizing integrated learning and development of P-12 students, teacher candidates, and PSN partners through inquiry-based practices that also foster collaboration among school systems, parents, teachers, the University and the community at large.
