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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 foreign languages. Recognized for academic excellence, Iowa's College of Education delivers a rigorous curriculum that thoroughly prepares graduates for teaching professions. The institution holds top rankings as Iowa's premier College of Education and places 30th among the nation's best education schools in U.S. News & World Report's evaluation.
Featuring an exceptional 10:1 student-faculty ratio, education students at Iowa benefit from the resources of a Big Ten university while enjoying personalized attention. 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 opportunities that set them apart. Our distinctive certification program delivers focused training in essential disciplines including special needs education, multilingual instruction, mental health support, gifted education, international studies, dyslexia intervention, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts/design, and mathematics).