College of Education
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
A lifetime of learning starts at NAU
Beyond the classroom: more ways to lead
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:
- Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology
- Counseling and Mental Health Professions
- Teacher Education – Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, and STEM
- Pre K-12 and Postsecondary Educational Leadership
- First Year Seminar
Wherever you’re called to lead, the College of Education equips you with the knowledge, support, and credentials to make an impact.
Turn your passion into real-world impact
In the College of Education, learning is hands-on, community-focused, and career-ready.
- Real experience early on: Connect with students, educators, and communities through fieldwork and events like the There’s a Reason I’m a Teacher (TARIAT) conference.
- A global perspective: Through the Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching (COST), you can complete your student teaching internationally.
- Preparedness from day one: NAU’s First Year Seminar courses help you navigate your university experience and prepare for deep learning.
- Responsive, flexible programs: Our programs are designed for you—on campus, statewide, and online. No matter where you attend, you will learn from NAU’s expert faculty.
- Exceptional financial support:
- Arizona Teachers Academy: Covers full tuition and fees for aspiring teachers across all grade levels.
- TEACH Grant: Offers additional funding for students pursuing high-need teaching fields.
Whether you’re working in rural Arizona or across the globe, you’ll graduate ready to lead and make a difference.
Professors who lead with heart
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.
Take the next step
College of Education degrees
College of Education undergraduate degrees
Department of Educational Specialties
- BSED in Career and Technical Education 90-30 with Health Careers emphasis
- BSED in Career and Technical Education 90-30 with Business and Marketing emphasis
- BSED in Career and Technical Education 90-30 with Education and Training emphasis
- BSED in Career and Technical Education 90-30 with Industrial and Emerging Technologies emphasis
- BSED in Career and Technical Education 90-30 with Occupational emphasis
- BSED in Career and Technical Education 90-30 with Family and Consumer Science emphasis
- BSED in Career and Technical Education 90-30
- BSED in Special and Elementary Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education graduate degrees
Department of Educational Specialties
- MED in Applied Behavior Analysis
- MED in Career and Technical Education
- MED in ESL and Bilingual Education
- MED in Educational Technology with Assistive Technology emphasis
- MED in Educational Technology with K-12 Teacher emphasis
- MED in Educational Technology
- MED in Educational Technology with Adult Learning and Training emphasis
- MED in Special Education
- MED in Special Education with Early Childhood Special Education emphasis
- MED in Special Education with Positive Behavior Support emphasis
- MED in Special Education with Mild/Moderate Disabilities emphasis
- MED in Special Education - Early Childhood Special Education with Certification
- MED in Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disabilities Certified
Department of Teaching and Learning
- MED in Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Teacher emphasis
- MED in Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Leadership emphasis
- MED in Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Multiage emphasis
- MED in Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood National Board Preparation emphasis
- MED in Early Childhood Education
- MED in Elementary Education with Positive Behavior Support emphasis
- MED in Elementary Education with Continuing Professional emphasis
- MED in Elementary Education with Multiage emphasis
- MED in Elementary Education with Elementary National Board Preparation emphasis
- MED in Elementary Education
- MED in Elementary Education - Certification
- MED in Elementary Education - Reading K-8
- PHD in Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Educational Leadership
- MED in Educational Foundations
- MED in Educational Leadership - Community College/Higher Education
- MED in Educational Leadership - Instructional Leadership K-12 School Leadership
- MED in Educational Leadership - Principal Pre K-12
- MED in International Education Leadership
- EDD in Educational Leadership - Community College / Higher Education Administration
- EDD in Educational Leadership - K-12 Administration
Department of Educational Psychology
Department of STEM Education
Department of Clinical Psychology
"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."
Ready to apply?
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.
Support the next generation of educators
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.
Creating educators who inspire lifelong learning
Contact the College of Education
928-523-7139 COE-Dean@nau.edu Request informationCollege of Education
College of Education is accredited
This academic unit is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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