At NAU’s College of Education, your passion for making a difference becomes your career path. Whether you want to teach, lead, or support students, we prepare educators and advocates to make an impact from day one.
#1 education major in Arizona
NAU student teachers serve in 250+ schools
#15 Master in Educational Technology in the nation
NAU’s College of Education has been preparing educators since 1899, and we continue to grow to meet the needs of today’s students and communities. Today, our programs extend far beyond teacher preparation. Explore degrees in:
Wherever you’re called to lead, the College of Education equips you with the knowledge, support, and credentials to make an impact.
In the College of Education, learning is hands-on, community-focused, and career-ready.
Whether you’re working in rural Arizona or across the globe, you’ll graduate ready to lead and make a difference.
Through the Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU, aspiring teachers from any grade level can earn a full-tuition-and-fees scholarship along with early-career support like instructional coaching and professional development. In exchange, recipients commit to serving in an Arizona public or charter school for the number of years they’re funded.
The TEACH Grant at NAU provides financial support to aspiring educators, offering additional funding for those in high-need teaching fields. Recipients commit to four years of full-time teaching in a high-need subject at a low-income school after graduation.
The College of Education's faculty see you as a whole person. They build strong, supportive relationships, lead meaningful community partnerships, and even take some students abroad each year for hands-on learning around the world. Meet the mentors who’ll help you make a difference.
"I highly recommend NAU because they really want you to succeed. They make sure you can go to school, and you can get transportation, get grants, get scholarships. They are really helpful. They give you all of these resources. And it’s a place that feels like home."
If you’re passionate about making a difference in education, we’re here to help you get started. From teacher preparation to leadership and mental health-focused programs, COE provides the knowledge and experience to launch your career and support your community.
Your gift helps future teachers, counselors, and education leaders thrive. When you give to the College of Education, you’re supporting hands-on learning, scholarships, and innovative experiences that prepare our students to make a meaningful impact in classrooms and communities, here in Arizona and around the world.
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