Education
The Education Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers:
Undergraduate
Early Childhood Education in conjunction with the Associate in Arts degree.
Preliminary Elementary Teacher Preparation (Credential) Program in conjunction with a Baccalaureate degree and a Liberal Studies major. Includes Certificate in Inclusive and Responsive Teaching.
Preliminary Secondary Teacher Preparation (Credential) Program in conjunction with a Baccalaureate degree and an academic major. Includes Certificate in Inclusive and Responsive Teaching.
Graduate
Preliminary Teacher Preparation (Credential) Programs*:
Elementary (2042 Multiple Subject) includes Certificate in Inclusive and Responsive Teaching.
Secondary (2042 Single Subject) includes Certificate in Inclusive and Responsive Teaching.
Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
* Preservice and Intern options are available in all programs
Clear Teacher Preparation (Credential) Programs:
Multiple and/or Single Subject Clear Credential
Master of Science in Education with concentrations in:
Elementary Education (in conjunction with an Elementary Teacher Preparation Program)
Secondary Education (in conjunction with a Secondary Teacher Preparation Program)
Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities (in conjunction with an Education Specialist Teacher Preparation Program)
Individually Designed Program (may be in conjunction with a Clear Teacher Preparation Program.)
Instructional Leadership Program (may be in conjunction with a Clear Teacher Preparation Program)
Certificates
Certificate in Instructional Leadership
Certificate in Inclusive and Responsive Teaching (CIRT) (Must be completed as part of a degree program)