When you choose teaching, you choose a career devoted to children, their welfare, and the human condition. The Department of Teaching and Learning at Austin Peay State University prepares you for that work through hands-on experience, small classes, and faculty who have spent decades in real classrooms.
Our programs pair intimate learning settings with rich, global interactions among students. You will graduate ready to lead a classroom of your own, guided every step by educators who know what the job demands.
What We Offer
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Multiple undergraduate and graduate initial licensure programs
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A supportive environment built for aspiring educators
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Hands-on field experiences and student teaching placements in local public schools
What Sets Us Apart
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Professors with extensive classroom experience and decades of teacher training behind them
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Small classes that bring global perspectives into the room
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A strong, established reputation for teacher preparation
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Classmates who become a lasting community of fellow educators
Degree Programs
Explore our programs to find the path that fits your goals as a professional educator.
Undergraduate Education Majors
Secondary Education 6-12 (Professional Education Minor)
You can earn licensure to teach in secondary education by adding the Professional Education Minor to your degree program.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Certificates and Minors
Let's Chat
Have questions about a specific program or admission requirements? Reach out to the Department of Teaching and Learning.
Dr. Bobette Bouton Department Chair Contact Dr. Bobette Bouton
April Holland Coordinator, Teacher Preparation 931-221-6554 hollanda@apsu.edu
