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Science, Technology and
Mathematics Education

Language, Literacy, Culture,
and Social Inquiry

The newly formed Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership is the merger of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Department of Education Policy Studies and the program in Organizational Leadership and Policy Studies, formerly in the Department of Leadership, International, and Higher Education.

The Department promotes critical and discipline-based studies of education policies and practices; encourages thoughtful and responsive explorations of education and related social issues; and fosters innovative and collaborative efforts to inform education policy at all levels of government. Graduates pursue professional roles in university teaching and research, fill policy and leadership positions in public and private educational institutions, and work as specialists and advocates in governmental and non-governmental agencies.

The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study leading to the BA, BS, MA, MEd and PhD.

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Undergraduate Information
Links and resources for undergraduate education and certification options.

Graduate Programs
A listing of courses and specializations which may include educational research, teaching (K-12 and post-secondary), supervising, providing leadership as curriculum specialists within the disciplines, and teacher education at all levels (elementary, secondary and higher education).

Elementary Teaching Certification
The Elementary Education program is intended for students seeking certification to teach grades 1-6.

Middle School Math/Science Certification
This department offers several programs for people interested in obtaining middle school teaching certification in the subjects of math and or science.

Secondary Teaching Certification
This department offers several programs for people interested in obtaining secondary education teacher certification several specialized subject areas. Some of the TLPL programs are designed for students who are still exploring whether teaching is an appropriate career path for them. Other programs are intended for people who already have confirmed their choice to pursue a teaching career.