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The West College of Education's undergraduate teacher certification program operates through its Center for the Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT). This collaborative center brings together the Gordon T. and Ellen West College of Education with partner public schools. Professional education courses and most reading instruction occur in field-based settings at dedicated classrooms within our professional development schools. Our college provides diverse degree options, available both on-campus and online, for aspiring educators. Whether your goal is teaching or another professional path within our college, we equip you with the expertise, practical skills, and self-assurance to emerge as a leader in your chosen discipline.
The Gordon T. and Ellen West College of Education provides certification programs for elementary, secondary, and all-level educators, along with Bachelor of Science Education degrees in Sports and Leisure Studies and Early Childhood Studies. We also offer a Bachelor of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling. Future elementary educators (covering Early Childhood through Grade 6 or Grades 4-8) earn a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE). Secondary education candidates (Grades 7-12) can select a BSE in Secondary Education with specializations in Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts, or Social Studies, or opt for a Bachelor of Science/Arts with relevant teaching majors/minors. All-level certification (K-12) is available through Bachelor of Fine Arts or Music degrees with appropriate teaching specializations. Physical education candidates pursue a BSE with a physical education major.