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of Education

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Learn to teach at Austin Peay.

Our diverse program offerings bring your career as an educator even closer from our Pre-K – 12 programs through our Doctor of Education. From initial licensure to preparing you to lead as a school administrator, we equip you to succeed.

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

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Educational Specialties

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.

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Teaching and Learning

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

There are several scholarship opportunities available now. Click the button below to learn more and download applications. 

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Dr. Laura Barnett
Dr. Laura Barnett
Assistant Professor

Not only do we think outside of the box at APSU, but we are also able to utilize all forms of capital to deliver an extraordinary program.
Megan Schneck
Megan Schneck
('24) K-5 Licensure

I love the community of students and faculty at APSU that have been such an encouragement through my studies. I have found a love for the atmosphere of fellow future teachers that have become my community here in the College of Education.
Scarlett Canada
Scarlett Canada
('24) K-5 Licensure

I love the community and how close I’m able to get with my professors. I learned that I am capable of being a guiding light for my community. I’ve been able to reach so many people and build lifelong connections, both personal and professional.
Trinity Hall
Trinity Hall
('25) K-5 Licensure

APSU has given me a home away from home. I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people in the College of Education. I have been able to build a community full of support. I could not have asked for anything more from my college experience.
Alexis Craig
Alexis Craig
('25) K-5 Licensure

Being in the College of Education has opened my eyes to see my full potential. APSU is a place where you can find your family and yourself. I couldn’t imagine being at a different place.

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Iron sharpens iron: Mother and son graduate with APSU's Class of 2024

Dr. 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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Austin Peay's Full Spectrum Learning opens sensory room for neurodivergent students
Austin Peay's Full Spectrum Learning opens sensory room for neurodivergent students

Austin Peay's Full Spectrum Learning program has opened a sensory room for neurodivergent students. The space in Woodward Library features fidget toys, bean bags, and calming elements to help autistic students relax and focus. The initiative aims to create a more inclusive campus environment.

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First-gen education student finds success, community at Austin Peay
First-gen education student finds success, community at Austin Peay

Jasmine 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.

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APSU's Jack Hunt STEM Center offers free classroom equipment checkout for teachers

APSU'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.

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Latina elementary education student leader thrives at Austin Peay

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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