Teacher Education Programs
It takes a well-trained teacher to make a positive impact on students.
Looking for the knowledge and expertise that will build the foundation for a fulfilling career? Teacher education is your place to start.
Elementary Education
Certification
(K–6)
Gain insight into the way children learn and develop so that you can help shape the youthful minds of tomorrow.
Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- A program with accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- A nationally recognized, high-quality program through Council for Exceptional Children
- A rigorous curriculum
- Support from the entire Mastodon community
- A prestigious Purdue education
career and salary data
How far will you go?
*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
Accreditation
The School of Education is accredited through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), and the elementary education program is nationally recognized as a high-quality program through the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Because of these statuses, students who meet specified requirements are eligible for the elementary education teaching license in the state of Indiana. Indiana holds reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certification, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Become more caring, humane, and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society
- Improve the human condition by creating positive learning environments
- Become change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
- Solve client problems through clear, creative analyses
- Assess client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
- Utilize interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies and effectively communicating with all stakeholders
- Coach
- Curriculum Designer
- Educator (informal)
- Interventionist
- School Administrator
- School Counselor
- School Librarian
- Teacher
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