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.
Academic Departments
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.
Scholarship Opportunities
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View All NewsDr. Deborah Hollingsworth and her son John graduated from Austin Peay State University in the same year, completing their respective degrees while supporting each other through unexpected challenges and changes.
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Read MoreJasmine Lewis, a first-generation college student and elementary education major at Austin Peay State University, overcomes foster care background to thrive on campus. She actively participates in numerous organizations, finding success and community while pursuing her degree at the Eriksson College of Education.
Read MoreAPSU's Jack Hunt STEM Center has launched a free equipment checkout program for K-12 teachers in Montgomery and nearby counties, offering access to STEM tools like scales, Petri dishes, and measuring cylinders for up to two weeks.
Read MoreValerie 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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