Undergraduate, Post Bachelor and Initial Teacher Certification... Outstanding faculty, close relationships with practicing teachers, strong research centers, and innovative teacher education programs make Wayne State University the right choice for learning to teach.

The College of Education offers degree programs for teacher preparation from pre-K - 12, including specialties in math, science, reading and bilingual education - through adult literacy.  In addition to those programs leading toward teacher certification, the College of Education offers a variety of other programs including: Instructional technology, School administration, School counseling, School psychology, Sports administration, Vocational rehabilitation.

Teacher Preparation Program:
Provides teacher candidates with opportunities to gain the critical knowledge and skills needed to teach children effectively, especially those children who come to school less well-prepared than others for what school traditionally offers. The College of Education provides a wide range of teacher education options.

The college also offers a Post-Baccalaureate program which leads to teacher certification and also provides opportunities for certified teachers to obtain additional endorsements and certificate renewals.

The College of Education is made up of four academic divisions, Teacher Education; Administrative & Organizational Studies , Kinesiology, Health & Sport Studies, and Theoretical/Behavioral Foundations. Teacher Education is involved in the preparation of teachers and Kinesiology students may choose to obtain a teaching certificate or other career focus. Administrative and Organizational Studies and Theoretical/Behavioral Foundations only offers courses to undergraduate and post-bachelor students.

Why select the College of Education at Wayne State?

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