About PEP
NAU Professional Education Programs
NAU Professional Education Programs (PEP) is a unit of the College of Education. NAU PEP coordinates the assessment, accreditation, and student teaching for NAU’s four colleges offering initial teacher preparation and advanced education programs that prepare graduates to work in P-12 settings. The unit also oversees the implementation of the Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship & Program at NAU.
College of Education Organizational Chart
Initial teacher preparation programs Accordion Closed
Vision, Mission, and Core values
2020-2025
Vision
NAU Professional Education Programs will develop education professionals representative of the diverse school communities served who create tomorrow’s opportunities.
Mission
To prepare qualified and committed education professionals who make positive differences for children and young adults in schools.
Advanced educator programs Accordion Closed
Vision, Mission, and Core values
2017-2022
Vision
The NAU Professional Education Programs aim to increase the number of graduate candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and diverse populations, while maintaining our proven reputation for developing highly effective education professionals.
Mission
We prepare individuals who are passionate, committed, and actively seeking professional enhancement in all educational settings that impact children and young adults.
NAU values – connected to – Professional Education Programs core values Accordion Closed
Student Success – Learner-Centered Education
Educational Access & Diversity – Commitment to Diversity
Excellence in Education – Innovation and Inquiry
Integrity & Civility – Advocacy
Excellence in Education – Lifelong Learning