A comprehensive and intensive array of programs and endorsements are offered for students interested in the teaching profession.
Undergraduate Programs
- Elementary Education (K-8)
- Secondary Education (9-12)
- Special Education
- Physical and Health Education
Undergraduate Endorsements
- Art teaching endorsement
- Chemistry teaching endorsement
- Coaching endorsement
- Early childhood endorsement (Only available for elementary education majors)
- English as a second language teaching endorsement
- English teaching endorsement
- English/Language arts teaching endorsement
- History teaching endorsement
- Mathematics teaching endorsement
- Middle school endorsement (Available in English/Language Arts, Science, Social Science and Math)
- Music teaching endorsement
- Physical education endorsement*
- Health and PE teaching endorsement*
- Physics teaching endorsement
- Science teaching endorsement
- Social science teaching endorsement
- World language teaching endorsement
- Elementary (K-6) teaching endorsement*
- Special Education (K-12) teaching endorsement*
*Also a bachelor’s degree major
Undergraduate Endorsement Discrepancies
When majoring in elementary education, a student must also complete a major or endorsement in at least one of the following:
- Early Childhood (PK-3)
- English as a Second Language (PK-12)
- Middle School (5-9)
**Mathematics
**Science
**Social Studies
**English/Language Arts - Special Education
- Spanish
When majoring or completing an endorsement in the following, a student is certified for secondary schools:
- Art (PK-12)
- Biology
- English/Language Arts
- Health and Physical Education (PK-12)
- Mathematics
- Music (PK-12)
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
When majoring in the following, a student must earn an additional teaching major or endorsement:
- Chemistry
- English
- German
- History
- Physical Education (PK-12)
- Theatre
Graduate Programs
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Initial Certification at the Advanced Level
- Education Specialist Degree
- Doctorate of Education
- Master of Education in School Counseling
- Master of Arts in Counseling
Graduate Endorsements and Specializations
- Early childhood teaching endorsement
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Reading specialist endorsement
- Reading and writing endorsement
- Special education endorsement
- Social emotional learning specialization (This does not lead to an NDE recognized teaching endorsement)
- Art teaching endorsement
- English/Language Arts teaching endorsement
- History teaching endorsement
- Mathematics teaching endorsement
- Music teaching endorsement
- Physical education teaching endorsement
- Science teaching endorsement
- Social science teaching endorsement
- World language teaching endorsement