Our department is consistently ranked as one of the top twenty departments of curriculum and instruction in the country. In addition, we are surrounded by a world class university. We combine award winning teaching, research, and service in a way that no other university in the Twin Cities can.

Fields of study

Art education

Community and learning

Culture and teaching

Early childhood education

Elementary education

English education

Environmental education

Family education

Family, youth, and community

Learning technologies

Interdisciplinary focus

Literacy education

Math education

Science education

Second languages and cultures (ESL, foreign language education and immersion education)

Social studies education

Youth development leadership (YDL)

How to apply

Bachelor of science (B.S.)

Certificates

Master of education (M.Ed./initial licensure)

Master of education (M.Ed./professional studies

Master of arts or doctor of philosophy (M.A. or Ph.D.)

Handbooks

Clinical Experiences Handbook

C&I Graduate Studies Handbook

M.Ed. Handbook

Online courses

Parent education licensure courses

K12 teachers

Additional teaching licenses

The licensure process

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