Austin Peay's education programs will give you the tools you need to be a world-class educator.
Our departments of Teaching and Learning and Educational Specialties offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will give you the training you need to be successful in our classroom and in yours. Our various Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs provide multiple avenues for career changers and college graduates in other disciplines to prepare themselves to become teachers. The Doctor of Education will prepare you for a variety of positions from state and district leadership roles to educational research and higher education careers.
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The Department of Educational Specialties offers advanced degree programs in both licensure and non-licensure areas. The mission of the department of Educational Specialties is to prepare and support educational professionals in their development as effective practitioners. |
The Department of Teaching and Learning offers degrees in initial licensure programs. As you pursue your potential career as a professional educator, please explore what the Department of Teaching and Learning has to offer in support of your career goal.
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Valerie Mandez, an aspiring educator dedicated to making a difference in children's lives, has come a long way from her time in the Clarksville-Montgomery School System to her role as the new Student Tennessee Education Association (STEA) president at Austin Peay State University.
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APSU's Student Tennessee Education Association (STEA) is hosting a community book club to discuss "Where the Crawdads Sing" on Nov. 14. The event, open to students, faculty, staff, and local community members, aims to explore educational themes and provide networking opportunities for aspiring teachers.
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Dr. Allison Oliver, an assistant professor at APSU, has published "The Behavior Blueprint," a new textbook on classroom behavior management. The book offers practical strategies for both aspiring and experienced teachers, focusing on proactive approaches and classroom management skills for diverse student populations.
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APSU's Eriksson College of Education celebrated new participants in the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency program with signing ceremonies for students in multiple school districts. The program's latest partners include Overton County Schools and Putnam County Schools.
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Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education graduated its largest class yet on Aug. 2, including the third cohort from its Grow Your Own Teacher Residency - the nation's first federally registered teaching apprenticeship program.
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