College of Education

Excellence in Education

If teaching is your passion, and your focus is early childhood, elementary or middle level education, then the University of Northern Iowa College of Education is for you. Here you add to the legacy of the largest teacher education program in Iowa.

Diversity of choice and careers awaits our undergrad recreation and community services students, who go on to excel in fulfilling professions with degrees reflecting a variety of disciplines in recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership.

No matter your choice, whether you're undergraduate or graduate, you'll find — in the people and expertise of the College of Education — a commitment to lead, teach, serve and engage. Most importantly, to prepare you for a future beyond expectations.

Undergraduate Majors Master's Programs
Doctoral Program Online Programs

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Elementary Education

As part of UNI’s leading major, you’ll learn through active involvement in your education. Hands-on experiences allow you to gain confidence while learning best teaching practices. You’ll be immersed in PreK-12 classrooms from the beginning up through student teaching. Includes four pathways, including two on campus (traditional bachelor's and Degree in 3) and two online (Online Transfer Program and Purple Pathway for Paraeducators).

Elementary Education Major

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Recreation, Tourism & Nonprofit Leadership

Often, you’ll discover this major as you realize all the possibilities it offers. Here your interests in educating and interacting with others in the community merge as you prepare for careers in community parks and recreation, youth services, tourism, nonprofit leadership and campus recreation.

RTNL Major

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Early Childhood Education

Be prepared to teach infants through third graders in inclusive, diverse classrooms in general education and special education. Hands-on experiences get you ready for roles like child care center director to special education teacher for young children.

Early Childhood Education Major