Community Event
September 14, 2026
Aspiring Teachers Day 2026
Walb Student Union International Ballroom
Do you aspire to be a teacher? Have you ever wondered what that course of study would be like? Join the PFW School of Education and School of Music on Monday, September 14, for Aspiring Teachers Day, an exciting day of exploration and discovery to learn more about becoming a teacher.
During this one-day event, you will have the opportunity to learn about our academic programs, including Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Music Education, and more. You'll have the chance to tour our beautiful campus and engage with current students, faculty, and experienced educators in the field. By the end of the day, you will gain a deeper understanding of what it truly means to become a teacher.
Teacher Education
Explore Our Programs
You know that the learning that goes on in a classroom is about more than graded papers and exams—it’s also about personal and emotional growth and development. And you want to help the students of tomorrow become the best versions of themselves that they can be. That journey starts here. Build the foundation of a fulfilling career as an educator with a degree from the Department of Teacher Education.
What a wonderful career, to help shape young minds and get them ready for the next steps in their education. This degree will give you knowledge about how children learn and develop, You’ll be able to take the skills you gain here and step forward to make a positive impact in the classroom and beyond.
Growing minds need educators like you who are dedicated and passionate about knowledge and learning. Understand the foundation of teaching and education practices to engage and instruct youthful minds outside of the classroom.
Your ambition means you need more. More knowledge, more hands-on experiences, more than one degree. With a second degree in secondary education, you will be ready to take your knowledge and transform it into mind-expanding lessons for the classroom.
It takes musicians like you to teach the musicians of tomorrow. Use your gift to inspire and train the next generation of music makers.
The bachelor of arts in art education provides a liberal arts foundation, with specialized skills in studio art, curriculum planning, and teaching strategies. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills used by artists in a range of studio arts, which will shape your philosophy as an art educator. This program will prepare you to teach elementary, middle school, or high school art, with a strong foundation in art and a solid understanding of the role of artist and educator.