School of Education
School of Education
The goal of the program is to prepare future teachers who are competent, caring and qualified, who can positively impact student learning, and who are committed to life-long learning in a global society.
If you are interested in becoming a teacher, the courses, clinical experiences, and student teaching provide a strong foundation to prepare you to impact student learning positively.
All programs leading to certification or rank change are approved by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). Teacher education and certification programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) as of May 2020.
For more information about education degrees, email admissions@powerorigin.net.
For information about online degrees, Online degrees.
Undergraduate Associate's
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate of Science Education Associate of Science
Undergraduate Bachelor's
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education (ECE)Early Childhood Education (ECE) Area, with Montessori Emphasis, B.S. or B.A.Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Teacher CertificationInterdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Teacher Certification with Montessori Emphasis
Special Education (P-12) Teacher Certification
Learning and Behavior Disorders, P-12 Certification, B.S. or B.A.Learning and Behavior Disorders, P-12/Elementary Education, P-5 Certification, B.S. or B.A.
Elementary Education (P-5) Teacher Certification
Elementary Education, P-5 Certification, B.S. or B.A.Elementary Education, P-5/IECE, Teacher Certification B.S. or B.A.
Middle Grades Education (5-9) Teacher Certification
Middle Grades Education, 5-9, B.S. or B.A.
Secondary Education (8-12) Teacher Certification
8-12 Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies
P-12 Teacher Certification
Art Education Area with Teacher Certification (P-12)Health and Physical Education with Teacher Certification (P-12)Music Education Area- Piano/Organ Emphasis, B.M. (P-12 Teacher Certification)Music Education Area- Instrumental Emphasis, B.M. (P-12 Teacher Certification)Music Education Area- Vocal Emphasis, B.M. (P-12 Teacher Certification)Spanish Education Area with Teacher Certification (P-12) B.A.
Graduate - Initial Certification Programs
teaching Special Education Initial Certification (M.A.S.E.)Teaching Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) M.A.T.Teaching P-5 Elementary Education M.A.T.Teaching Middle Grades (5-9) - English, Math, Science, Social Studies M.A.T.Teaching Grades 8-12 - Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Social Studies Initial Certification M.A.T.
Teaching P-12 - Health & Physical Education M.A.T.
Graduate - Advanced Degree Programs
Teacher Leader in Education T.L.M.A.E.Teacher Leader in Special Education T.L.M.A.S.ESchool Counseling P-12 M.A.S.C.
School Improvement M.A.S.I (Rank I or II)Educational Administration (Principal P-12) M.A.Ed.Educational Administration (Supervisor of Instruction P-12) M.A. Ed.Educational Administration (Superintendent P-12) M.A. Ed.Montessori Education, M.Ed.Education Administration Specialist (Principal, Supervisor of Instruction, and Director of Pupil Personnel) Ed.S.Education Administration Specialist (Supervisor of Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel, and Superintendent) Ed.S.
Graduate - Certificates
School Counseling - Standard CertificateDOSE: Director of Special Education Level I CertificateDOSE: Director of Special Education Level II CertificateMSD: Moderate and Severe Disabilities CertificateDPP: Director of Pupil and Personnel CertificateSupervisor of Instruction Certificate
Graduate - Endorsements
English as a Second Language EndorsementGifted & Talented Endorsement