Students complete a content area major in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as required courses in professional education. Students spend extensive time observing, assisting and teaching in public school classrooms. High standards for program admission and retention. Students formally apply for admission into Teacher Education during the sophomore year. One semester of full-time student teaching in public school classrooms where student teachers gradually assume teaching responsibilities.
University faculty visit regularly and also meet with student teachers at seminars on campus.
Minors and specializations available in a variety of fields to strengthen students' subject matter preparation and employability. An outstanding record of placement of our graduates in excellent teaching positions. Admission Applications are accepted in the Fall and Spring semesters. Students typically apply for admission during the sophomore year. Transfer students may apply for admission to Education when they apply to Pacific University.