B.A./M.A.T. Mathematics
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the College of Education at The University of Iowa offer students the...
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B.A. Art Education
The Art Education B.A. degree prepares artists as teachers of art in elementary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools. The...
B.A. Elementary Education
The undergraduate program is designed to prepare undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students to be classroom teachers in K-8 classrooms.
B.A. English Education
The English Education B.A. degree gives students an opportunity to tutor, coach, and teach in classrooms while studying literature, writing,...
B.A. Mathematics Education
The Mathematics Education B.A. degree prepares future educators and researchers to communicate clearly and instruct mathematics in the classroom. Through...
B.A. Music Education
The B.A. degree in Music Education program offers undergraduate certification courses for K-12 licensure in vocal and instrumental music. Students...
B.A. Science Education
The Science Education B.A. degree gives students classroom, research, and course curriculum development opportunities to become educators and researchers at...
B.A. Social Studies Education
The Social Studies B.A. degree will deepen students’ comprehension of how to teach social and behavioral sciences and history in...
B.A. World Language Education
The World Language Education B.A. degree is designed to develop leaders in foreign language instruction and education and is tailored...
B.A./M.A.T. Science Education
The combined B.A./M.A.T. (4+1) Science Education program provides a seamless process whereby students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status.
B.S. Science Studies
The B.S. in Science Studies is an interdisciplinary major that prepares candidates to be engaged and effective teachers.
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides professionals who have a background in education, psychology, and related services with expertise in behavior intervention and intensive educational interventions. Students that complete the program will be eligible for national certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst. ABA is a growing service sector with opportunities for employment in schools, universities, and independent clinics.
Certificate in Online Teaching
The Certificate in Online Teaching is an online program designed to prepare degree and nondegree seeking graduate students for the...
Dyslexia Specialist Added Endorsement Program K-12
The K-12 Dyslexia Specialist endorsement (Iowa 1761) is available to licensed teachers with at least 3 years of teaching experience...
Ed.D. Higher Education and PK-12 Administration Concentrations
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree is designed for educators seeking a terminal doctoral degree to practice upper-level leadership in PK-20 educational settings. Based on the scholar-practitioner model, the Ed.D. differs from the Ph.D. in that it allows for a more practical-based approach, grounded in problem-based learning pedagogy.
Ed.S. Educational Leadership with superintendent endorsement (hybrid)
The Ed.S. in Educational Leadership consists of 36 semester hours of superintendent coursework for educators who already have their master's degree and Iowa Administrator License.
Ed.S. School Curriculum and Assessment Policy
The interdisciplinary Ed.S. program in School Curriculum and Assessment Policy provides school leadership training that results in a functional knowledge...
Ed.S. School Psychology
The School Psychology Program is phasing out the previous accredited version of the program. The outgoing program has been continually...
Endorsement - English as a Second Language (ESL)
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement program prepares students to teach ESL in K-12 contexts. The number of...
Endorsement - Music Education
Program Requirements College of Education added endorsement programs are state-of-Iowa approved, and available to current Teacher Education Program students and...
Endorsement - Special Education Instructional Strategist I Mild/Moderate
The Special Education program’s undergraduate endorsement prepares candidates to teach special education to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Note:...
Endorsements - Art Education
College of Education added endorsement programs are state-of-Iowa approved, and available to current Teacher Education Program students and in-service teachers...
Endorsements - Elementary
Undergraduate students pursuing Elementary Education as well as post-baccalaureate students can specialize in many subjects. K-8 Specializations Completed with or...
Endorsements - Foreign Language
Program Requirements College of Education added endorsement programs are state-of-Iowa approved, and available to current Teacher Education Program students and...
Endorsements - Mathematics
Program Requirements College of Education added endorsement programs are state-of-Iowa approved, and available to current Teacher Education Program students and...
Endorsements - Science
Program Requirements College of Education added endorsement programs are state-of-Iowa approved, and available to current Teacher Education Program students and...
Endorsements - Secondary
College of Education added endorsement programs are state-of-Iowa approved, and available to current Teacher Education Program students and in-service teachers...
Endorsements - Social Studies
Program Requirements College of Education added endorsement programs are state-of-Iowa approved, and available to current Teacher Education Program students and...
Endorsements English Education
While these programs meet minimum requirements for licensure, the department recommends that students who want to teach English have considerable...
Human Relations - Undergraduate Minor
This minor gives students in fields that value human interaction — such as psychology or business — training in the...
M.A. Art Education
The Art Education program’s strong academic emphasis helps teachers who are creative artists become highly literate in the history and...
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs prepare graduates to work with clients across a spectrum of mental and emotional disorders, as...
M.A. Developmental Reading
Successful completion of this program, combined with one year of successful teaching experience that includes the teaching of reading as...
M.A. Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure (online)
The M.A. in Educational Leadership requires 36 semester hours. Those pursuing licensure must dedicate 12 semester hours to clinical coursework.
M.A. Educational Leadership without Principal Licensure (hybrid)
The M.A. in Educational Leadership (without principal licensure) prepares candidates to be leaders at organizations that do not require licensure...
M.A. Educational Measurement and Statistics
This 32- semester-hour Educational Measurement and Statistics program offers both thesis and non-thesis options. Both options are intended for students...
M.A. English Education
The M.A. Program in English Education prepares candidates to serve as curriculum leaders or master teachers. Students who enter the...
M.A. Higher Education and Student Affairs
The Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) M.A. prepares students for careers in higher education including student affairs or higher...
M.A. Learning Sciences
The M.A. in Learning Sciences prepares students to apply the findings of learning sciences research to the solution of problems...
M.A. Mathematics Education
The master’s program in Mathematics Education provides students with advanced specialization in mathematics and education as a better foundation for...
M.A. Multilingual Education
The M.A. in Multilingual Education allows students to design a program of study with a specific area of focus. The...
M.A. Music (Music Education Emphasis)
The M.A. in Music Education prepares current music teachers who want to develop their professional skills (pedagogy track) or learn...
M.A. Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
The M.A. in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling takes four semesters of full-time study to complete. Graduates qualify for national...
M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling
The Master of Arts program in rehabilitation and counselor education with a rehabilitation counseling subprogram requires a minimum of 60 s.h. of graduate credit. Full-time students can complete the program in approximately 20 months (four semesters).
M.A. School Counseling
Our School Counseling program has established a tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and service. The program was nationally ranked...
M.A. Schools, Culture, and Society
This 32-semester hour, interdisciplinary master’s program provides students with a broad overview of the field. SCS faculty and students come...
M.A. Social Studies
This program is for teachers already holding teacher licensure and provides opportunities for in-depth study of social studies curricula and...
M.A. Special Education
The M.A. in Special Education provides in-depth theoretical and field work experiences in special education. The 32 semester hour program...
M.A. Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLCC)
The M.A. in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLCC) is a dynamic program designed to fit the needs of busy...
M.A.T. English Education
The M.A.T. in English Education prepares candidates to be secondary education teachers of English/language arts.
M.A.T. Mathematics Education
The M.A.T. program in Mathematics Education prepares candidates with no prior teaching experience, to teach math in K-12 schools.
M.A.T. Science Education
This degree is designed primarily for those who decide that they would like to become teachers and have already completed...
M.A.T. World Language Education
The M.A.T. in World Language Education prepares candidates to be effective and engaging teachers in K-12 public and private settings.
M.S. Science Education
The program is designed for teachers and supervisors (K-college) and professionals in related fields, such as medical education, college teaching,...
M.S. STEM Education (online)
The M.S. in STEM Education (online) fulfills the critical need for improving STEM education by training effective educators who specialize...
M.S. STEM Education (on campus)
Applications are not currently being accepted for the on-campus M.S STEM Education. The M.S. STEM Education is now being offered...
Minor Educational Psychology - undergraduate
The undergraduate minor in educational psychology requires 15 s.h., including at least 12 s.h. earned at the University of Iowa...
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
The goal of the Counseling Psychology doctoral program is to prepare counseling psychologists who will promote psychology as a science...
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision
CES graduates are prepared to teach the knowledge and skills required of professional counselors and to supervise beginning and advanced...
Ph.D. Couple and Family Therapy
CFT is based in the traditional Marriage and Family Therapy education that is associated with the American Association for Marriage...
Ph.D. Educational Leadership
The Ph.D. in Educational Leadership prepares candidates for a wide range of leadership positions in education and public sector settings...
Ph.D. Educational Measurement and Statistics
This Ph.D. program prepares students for upper-level positions in the fields of educational measurement, evaluation, and statistical methods. Students in...
Ph.D. Educational Psychology
The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology instructs candidates in the theories and practices in Educational Psychology and the Learning Sciences and...
Ph.D. Foreign Language and ESL Education
The Foreign Language and ESL Education Ph.D. program is no longer admitting new students. New program: Ph.D. Literacy, Culture, and...
Ph.D. Higher Education and Student Affairs
With its nationally known faculty, the Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) doctoral program is one of the country’s major...
Ph.D. Language, Literacy, and Culture
The Language, Literacy, and Culture Ph.D. program is no longer admitting new students. New program: Ph.D. Literacy, Culture, and Language...
Ph.D. Literacy, Culture, and Language Education
The Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning with a Literacy, Culture, and Language Education (LCLE) subprogram requires a minimum...
Ph.D. Mathematics Education
The Math Education Ph.D. program takes anywhere from 72 to 90 semester hours to complete. Applicants must have an undergraduate...
Ph.D. Music (music education emphasis)
The Ph.D. program prepares candidates for positions as music education professors at colleges or universities, K-12 teachers, and music administrator...
Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counselor Education
As of summer of 2016, the Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program is no longer accepting applications. The program is not closed...
Ph.D. School Psychology
The School Psychology Program is not currently admitting new students. However, the program will begin admitting students again Fall 2020. We intend to fully restore the program and seek full accreditation by APA going forward. The program has been continually accredited by APA since 1992.
Ph.D. Schools, Culture, and Society
SCS is interdisciplinary in nature and designed to prepare students for positions in academic institutions and educational policy-making organizations. This...
Ph.D. Science Education
The Ph.D. in Science Education requires 85 s.h. of coursework and research. Doctoral students must complete coursework in science education,...
Ph.D. Social Studies Education
The Social Studies Ph.D. program is no longer admitting new students. New program: Ph.D. Literacy, Culture, and Language Education .
Ph.D. Special Education
The Ph.D. in Special Education builds on the theoretical and practical knowledge of candidates, while preparing them with the skills...
Post B.A. Licensure English Education
This licensure program in English Education prepares students to teach English/language arts to grades 5-12.
Post B.A. Licensure Music Education
Post-baccalaureates with a degree in music who wish to obtain K-12 licensure must apply to the TEP program. Music faculty...
Special Licensures and Endorsements (K-12)
- Athletic Coach (K-12) Endorsement
- Talented and Gifted Endorsement
- Teacher Librarian Licensure
Superintendent Endorsement (hybrid)
The Superintendent Endorsement is a non-degree program consisting of 30 semester hours of coursework. Candidates must already have an Iowa...
Teacher Licensure (5-12)
Secondary 5-12
- Art Education (K-12)
- English Education (5-12)
- Mathematics Education (5-12)
- Music ...
Teacher Licensure Art Education
The Art Education K-12 Certification program prepares undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students for licensure to teach art to grades K-12. Students...
Teacher Licensure English Education
The undergraduate program in English Education prepares students to teach English/language arts to grades 5-12.
Teacher Licensure Music Education
The Music Education programs prepare undergraduate students for licensure to teach music to grades K-12. Students pursuing Music Education as...
Teacher Licensure Social Studies Education (non-degree)
Students with a bachelors degree may be eligible to complete a grade 5-12 social studies teacher licensure through the college’s...