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
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. |
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
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View All NewsAustin Peay State University's Jack Hunt STEM Center has launched an innovative teacher externship program, connecting local educators with community partners to bring real-world experience to the classroom.
Read MoreMegan Schneck, a transfer student from Nashville State Community College, found her calling as an educator at Austin Peay State University. Through service learning and campus involvement, she discovered her passion for inspiring others and plans to pursue a master's degree.
Read MoreThe immersive capabilities of virtual reality -- once thought to be just for gamers -- are making their way into classrooms nationwide. Thanks to a generous gift from Furniture Connection, these technological innovations are now available for college students at Austin Peay State University.
Read MoreA new study led by Dr. Zachary Barnes, an assistant professor in the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University, revealed that U.S. students from higher socioeconomic status (SES) families are more likely to score higher in science than their lower-income peers.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) program at Austin Peay State University is helping child care professionals advance their careers through affordable education and training. Available resources include tuition assistance, textbook loans, tutoring and more.
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