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Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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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. NAU has long been recognized as a leader in education, in Arizona and beyond. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs that offer innovative teaching strategies 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

The College of Education offers a variety of degrees to choose from.

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Undergraduate

Begin your educational journey with a strong foundation and earn a bachelor’s degree from the College of Education.

 

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Graduate

Find the master’s or doctoral degree that fits your educational and career ambitions.

 

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Certificates and endorsements

The College of Education offers a range of certificates and endorsements to students interested in increasing their career prospects, honing their skillset, or simply in broadening their knowledge base.

 

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Departments

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Clinical Psychology
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Educational Leadership
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Educational Psychology
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Educational Specialties
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First Year Seminar
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Teaching and Learning
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STEM Education

Our programs

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Arizona Teachers Academy

The Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU offers the opportunity to receive a tuition-free, high-quality education with mentoring and training to prepare you for a successful teaching career.

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Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy

The Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy (AIEE) at NAU cultivates policies and solutions that improve K-12 outcomes and ensure long-term statewide economic prosperity.
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Center for Science Teaching and Learning

The Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) shapes the future of STEM education through research, professional learning, and outreach.
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Early Learning and Development Center

The Early Learning and Development Center (ELDC) serves children aged 3–5 and their families, supporting children’s intellectual growth, social-emotional intelligence, and physical development.
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Professional Education Programs (PEP)

NAU’s Professional Education Programs (PEP) consists of 24 undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges, that prepare teachers, school leaders, and psychologists.

Additional resources

Blog

For a complete listing of all news articles, please visit our blog page.

 

 

 

Upcoming events

Get involved in the College of Education through our career fairs, conferences, homecoming events, and other happenings.

 

 

 

Contact information

Phone number: 928-523-7139

Address: 801 S. Knoles Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Email: COE-Dean@nau.edu