Offices, Centers and Initiatives
Click on the headings below to access more information about each area.
This office serves as a liaison between teacher candidates and the area schools where
they gain valuable practical experience. All observation and clinical placements are
initiated through this office.
Full Spectrum Learning is tailored to the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, offering class cohorts with other participants, peer and faculty mentors, tutors, study hours and support meetings with program staff.
At the Ed Tech Studio, tools such as Virtual Reality headsets allow our pre-service
teachers to step into local K-12 classrooms without leaving the APSU campus. Using
3D printers, Lego Education Learning systems and more, aspiring teachers can become
more adept in classroom management, lesson planning, technology integration and student
engagement.
The focus of the STEM Center is to facilitate effective preparation and support for
teaching STEM subjects, through professional development, classroom support and instruction,
teacher externships, teaching tools and more.
The mission of the Center for Rural Education is to support the needs of rural educators
in Tennessee, through professional development, classroom support, research and more.
TECTA is a grant-funded program that provides high-quality professional development
opportunities and experiences for early childhood professionals working in Tennessee.
These labs are designed to help propel the research agenda of participating faculty
and help engender a collaborative and structured space for students to explore their
research interests.
Learn more about our Strategic Diversity Plan, which was developed to further our
engagement with and commitment to diversity in the teaching profession.
Celebrate the accomplishments of our distinguished student and faculty, who excel
in assessment and research.
Access assessment and accreditation data for the Eriksson College of Education.
The Untenured Faculty Organization was founded in 2021 as a way to support and retain junior faculty members, help them make connections
and successfully navigate the Retention, Tenure and Promotion process.
These peer-reviewed journals are edited by faculty members in the Eriksson College
of Education.
