College of Education

At NAU, we develop educational leaders who create tomorrow’s opportunities

Whether you want to be a teacher, counselor, school psychologist, or school leader, one thing is certain: you are passionate about inspiring others. At Northern Arizona University, we’ll prepare you to be a leader in education—so you can make a difference for the rest of your life.

Northern Arizona University has long been recognized as a leader in education, in Arizona and beyond. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs that blend the best of past successes and modern innovations in teaching, and allow you to work closely with our accomplished education faculty.

If you want nothing less than excellence in your educator-preparation schooling, we welcome and invite you to learn more about the College of Education and what it can offer you.

Explore Our Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

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Graduate Degrees

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By the Numbers

3K

Students enrolled

105

Full-time faculty

17

Average class size

Our Departments: Making a Difference

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Educational Leadership

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Educational Psychology

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Educational Specialties

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Teaching & Learning

News

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‘Ed Pitch’ Invests $72,500 for Innovative Education Solutions

April 25, 2018

PHOENIX – Everyone was a winner at the inaugural Ed Pitch event Tuesday night, but the biggest winners are the students who will benefit from creative ideas developed by seven Arizona college students. Read more Source: ‘Ed Pitch’ Invests $72,500 for Innovative Education Solutions | Local | socialventurepartners.org

NAU earns $500K grant from Kellogg Foundation for early childhood education focused on tribal needs - NAU News : NAU News

April 25, 2018

By Heidi Toth NAU Communications The data are clear: young children taught in ways that reflect and highlight their heritage respond better to what they’re learning. For Native American children, that means having teachers who are educated in best practices and an appreciation for and understanding of Native American people, cultures and nations. A collaborative…

$7,000 to winners at the Educators Rising AZ State Leadership Conference

April 25, 2018

High school juniors and seniors who place first in the following event(s) at the Educators Rising Arizona State Leadership Conference are eligible for this NAU scholarship. This scholarship may be combined with other tuition scholarships as long as it does not exceed the full cost of tuition. NAU COE-Education Rising Scholarships NAU COE-Education Rising Scholarships Printer…

Congratulations ECE!

Early Childhood Education is ranked #11

Events

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