The Department of Teaching and Learning
Teacher Education

Associate Professor Jill H. Allor, Department Chair

Presenting a broad range of expertise and specialization in both teaching and research, the faculty of the Department of Teaching and Learning offers students a comprehensive curriculum of theory, research, cross-disciplinary studies, and practicum. The faculty strives for teaching excellence, academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and accountability.

The Department's professional education programs are of a rich, substantive nature that serves the needs of both aspiring teachers and career educators. Programs range from an undergraduate curriculum designed for State teacher certification to graduate degree and certification programs to enrichment opportunities approved by SBEC or other educational agencies. In addition, a variety of noncredit workshops and seminars address issues of social and scholarly significance that are both useful in instructional delivery and applicable to required professional-development hours. For more information, explore the links below or request a catalog.

The Faculty

Course Descriptions

Graduate Degree Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) with Certification
Master of Bilingual Education (M.B.E.)
Master of Bilingual Education (M.B.E.) with a Gifted and Talented Focus
Master of Science in Counseling (offered through the Department of Conflict Resolution and Counseling)

Graduate Certification Preparation Programs

Bilingual Education Certification
ESL Certification
Gifted Education Certification
Institute for Reading Research
Master Reading Teacher (MRT) Certification
Master Mathematics Teacher (MMT) Certification
Master Technology Teacher (MTT) Certification
Master Science Teacher (MST) Certification
Learning Therapist Certification
Dyslexia Teaching-Level Certification

Undergraduate Teacher Preparation

Teacher Certification (initial certification for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students)

Professional Development

Advanced Placement Summer Institute
Gifted Distinguished Lecture Series
Music Educators Summer Workshops (offered through the Meadows School of the Arts)
QuarkNet Summer Workshop on High-Energy Particle Physics (offered through Dedman College)