The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University is a vibrant, diverse community of students and faculty members interested in studying issues of teaching, learning and learning to teach in elementary and secondary classrooms.
For more than three consecutive decades, Michigan State University has been ranked #1 in the nation in elementary and secondary teacher education, according to the annual graduate program rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Our innovative and renowned Teacher Preparation Program includes an immersive internship that gives students experience before leading their own classrooms.
With an M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum, new, experienced and international educators can expand their careers with programming tailored to their interests.
The Ph.D. program in Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education elevates students to become scholars and leaders in all learning domains.
Our department is committed to contributing knowledge through research, preparing outstanding teachers and collaborating with schools and communities to improve practice.
Our renowned, diverse, and impact-driven faculty have a wide range of expertise dedicated to improving teacher education in and out of the classroom.
We work collaboratively across the college and university to help prepare teachers of all experience levels.
We offer three graduate certificates through the Department of Teacher Education, allowing doctoral students to build specialized expertise alongside their primary program of study.
The English Language Learner Education Graduate Certificate focuses on supporting multilingual learners and understanding the contexts that shape language education, while the Science Education Graduate Certificate explores science teaching, learning and research.
The Qualitative Methods Graduate Certificate provides focused preparation in qualitative research approaches and methods for educational research.
Hear from alums on what brought them (and keeps them) in the teaching profession. Plus, see career guidance.
Students in our Ph.D. program can receive full funding for up to five years. Talk to the program director to learn more.
Undergraduate and graduate students alike can learn while exploring the world.