Education

Teacher as servant. That’s the philosophy of Northwestern’s education program, where you’ll learn in student-centered courses. You’ll also get experience in area classrooms as you earn your degree—beginning with your first year of college until your final “test”: student-teaching. By then you’ll have had lots of practice, and you’ll be ready to school.

Education is one of the 3 largest programs at Northwestern.

• Elementary education majors choose from among 15 endorsement areas.
• Students seeking certification as a secondary education teacher will major in the subject area they wish to teach. They can also choose from among 13 endorsement areas.

Faculty

Northwestern’s education professors have experience teaching a variety of ages in a variety of classroom settings. Through their mentorship, you’ll discover how you can demonstrate your faith in the classroom and have a lasting impact on your students’ learning and lives.

NCATE accreditation

Northwestern is one of only 4 colleges in Iowa to be accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the country’s leading accrediting agency for teacher education. For you, our “A” grade means most states will certify you to teach without additional course work.