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Iowa provides outstanding teacher preparation programs designed to equip students for secondary education certification (grades 5-12) in subjects like art, English, math, music, science, social studies, or foreign languages. Recognized for its exceptional curriculum, Iowa's College of Education delivers robust training for future educators. It holds the top spot among Iowa's education colleges and ranks 30th nationally among the best graduate education programs, as reported by U.S. News & World Report.
Featuring a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, Iowa's education programs combine the resources of a Big Ten institution with the personalized attention of a smaller college. Professors know students by name, fostering an inclusive academic atmosphere that values diverse perspectives.
The Baker Teacher Leader Center enables Iowa's aspiring educators to pursue cutting-edge professional growth, setting them apart in their profession. Our distinctive certification program delivers focused training in key educational areas including special needs instruction, multilingual teaching, mental health support, gifted education, international studies, reading intervention, and interdisciplinary STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts/design, and mathematics).