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Iowa provides outstanding teacher preparation programs designed to equip students for secondary education licensure (grades 5-12) in subjects like art, English, math, music, science, social studies, or world languages. The College of Education at Iowa is renowned for its rigorous curriculum that thoroughly prepares graduates for teaching professions. Recognized as Iowa's top College of Education and ranked 30th among the nation's best education schools by U.S. News & World Report, the program stands out for excellence.
Featuring a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, Iowa's education program combines the resources of a Big Ten university with the personalized attention of a smaller institution. Professors know students by name, fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere that values diversity.
The Baker Teacher Leader Center enables Iowa's future educators to pursue cutting-edge professional growth, setting them apart in their careers. Our distinctive certification program delivers focused training in essential fields including special education, multilingual instruction, mental health support, gifted education, global studies, dyslexia intervention, and STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts/design, and mathematics).