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Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL)

Prospective Students

The Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership is one of three departments in the College of Education and is organized into three divisions: Education Policy and Leadership; Language, Literacy, and Social Inquiry; and Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education. For more information about programmatic offerings in each division, navigate to our Divisions menu

If you're not sure which division is the best fit for you, you can explore our different types of programs, including bachelor's degrees with teacher certification, master's degrees with and without teacher certification, and PhD programs. See our full list of programs below.

Please note that the Graduate School waives the application fee for applicants from certain organizations and/or prepatory programs. Visit the Graduate School's website to see their .

Initial Teacher Certification Programs

Bachelor's program offerings

Master's program offerings

  • MCERT, Master of Education (M.Ed.) with Certification
    • Areas of concentration: Art, Dance, Elementary Education, English, Mathematics, Middle School Math and Science, Physical Education, Secondary Sciences (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth/Space Science, Physics), Social Studies, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and World Languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish)

Advanced Degree Programs without Teacher Certification

Master's program offerings

PhD specialization offerings in TLPL

Announcement: Preparing to become an elementary school teacher is now faster and more affordable at 浪花直播

The newly revised Master's Certification (MCERT) elementary program now enables a student to earn a master's degree and become a teacher in less than a year for a fraction of the cost in the past. From hybrid class offerings to enhanced school partnerships, the MCERT program will meet your needs, while preparing you to excel in 21st Century classrooms. Apply now! Seats are limited.