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.
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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.
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During the university's first study abroad program designed for doctoral candidates, students from the Ed.D. program visited South Korea to observe innovative teaching methods and discover similarities between Korean and American higher education systems.
Read MoreAustin Peay State University's Master of Public Health program is on a mission to boost childhood literacy through the Community LIFT (Literacy Initiative for Fostering Thinkers) Project, which will bring family reading training programs and Little Free Libraries to Head Start Centers across the county.
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Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education honored outstanding students and presented the Dean's Impact Award to Dr. Carl Stedman and Janet Stedman during its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony.
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Ugochukwu Onumadu is using his international experience to transform mathematics education and bridge cultural gaps through innovative teaching approaches.
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The Full Spectrum Learning program's second annual Reverse Career Fair helped students with autism showcase their talents to potential employers in a comfortable, supportive environment.
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