Graduate Teacher Education Program

As a caring teacher you are the first responder to trauma, disciplinary issues, and student support. Our experienced professors and collaborative classroom environment can enhance your skills to respond effectively to your students and build relationships that enhance learning. 

At EMU we specialize in restorative justice and trauma-informed practices. Consider one of our fall courses to learn and reflect on your teaching practice and classroom experiences.

Featured Courses

Restorative Discipline: Accountability and Restoration in Schools
Schedule: Hybrid-Thursdays, 4:30-7:30 Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 14, 28, Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 11, 25; remainder of instruction online
Instructor: Bob Garrity
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Literacy Assessment 
Schedule: Hybrid format; Face-to-face classes Jan. 15, Feb. 5, 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, 4:00-7:00pm; remainder of instruction online
Instructor: Barbara Wheatley
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Check out all our spring and summer course offerings to see the next semesters' offerings.

Our programs

We offer graduate programs, graduate certificates, add-on endorsements and/or initial licensure in the following programs:

Our program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a performance-based system of accreditation that fosters competent classroom teachers. Graduates of NCATE-accredited schools often perform better on licensing tests and find that moving from state to state is less of a barrier.

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Apply online now to the graduate teacher education program at EMU. Questions about transcripts and other details? Read our program FAQ.

Additional Information

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