Austin Peay's education programs will give you the tools you need to be a world-class educator.
Our departments of Teaching and Learning and Educational Specialties offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will give you the training you need to be successful in our classroom and in yours. Our various Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs provide multiple avenues for career changers and college graduates in other disciplines to prepare themselves to become teachers. The Doctor of Education will prepare you for a variety of positions from state and district leadership roles to educational research and higher education careers.
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The Department of Educational Specialties offers advanced degree programs in both licensure and non-licensure areas. The mission of the department of Educational Specialties is to prepare and support educational professionals in their development as effective practitioners. |
The Department of Teaching and Learning offers degrees in initial licensure programs. As you pursue your potential career as a professional educator, please explore what the Department of Teaching and Learning has to offer in support of your career goal.
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Sarah Earls, a nontraditional student and elementary education major at Austin Peay State University, has been elected to serve as secretary of the Student Tennessee Education Association (STEA) state board.
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Austin Peay State University will host its fifth annual Rural Education Conference virtually on March 18, and free registration is open now. Attendees can explore strategies for enriching student engagement, reimagining teacher education, and activating community partnerships in rural settings.
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The Eriksson College of Education has appointed Dr. Charles Gonzalez and Dr. Christi Maldonado as new associate deans to lead initiatives in student success, inclusivity, assessment, and accreditation.
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The Eriksson College of Education is reporting significant enrollment growth across its graduate and undergraduate programs, including a 44.8% increase in graduate enrollment and an anticipated record-breaking cohort for its Grow Your Own Teacher Residency program.
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The Eriksson College of Education has awarded its first-ever Changemaker Mini-Grants to Dr. Allison Oliver and Dr. Philip Short to fund campus projects promoting equity and inclusion.
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