Preparing Tomorrow’s Educators and Scholars

The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students in an effective, inclusive and equitable manner. Its focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, researchers and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies and practitioners at all levels.

Master’s degrees in curriculum and instruction, early childhood studies, teaching and educational leadership.

Doctoral programs in curriculum and instruction and educational leadership. The degree in curriculum and instruction includes concentrations in curriculum studies, language and literacy studies, and early childhood studies. Both degrees provide preparation for academic positions in universities and for advanced positions of educational leadership in school districts and other educational settings.