School of Education Maker Space

A life-changing, in-demand profession

Teaching is a rewarding, in-demand profession where you have the ability to create positive change in people’s lives and set them up for a successful future. Your in-depth education combined with hands-on experience and the ability to graduate with endorsements sets you up for success in the job market and in your future classroom.

Become the best and bringing out their best.

Iowa State University’s School of Education is a community where you can thrive and prepare for your career as a future Cyclone Teacher. We believe in a hands-on education where you take the methods you learn in class and put them to work in actual classrooms alongside practicing teachers. Experience in real classrooms happens early in your Iowa State education. In fact, you’ll have over 100 hours of observation and practice before you spend 16 weeks student teaching.

Learning from leaders

You’re learning from former teachers who now dedicated their professional lives to helping you become a teacher and improving the field of education through research.

Become a teacher at Iowa State

The School of Education offers several majors within the school. We also help future subject matter experts learn how to teach. For example, if you want to be a history teacher, you’ll major in history to become an expert in the subject and then, take courses with us so you can effectively help others learn. No matter what you choose, being a Cyclone Teacher means you’ll graduate well-prepared to unlock your future students’ potential.

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Elementary Education

One of the largest majors at Iowa State, elementary education majors are prepared to become licensed to teach kindergarten through sixth grade in a general education setting. Additional endorsements can be added to qualify you to teach kindergarten through eighth grade in your chosen content areas.

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Early Childhood Education

Work with young learners by majoring in early childhood education. You’ll be prepared to become licensed to teach preschool through third grade in general and special education.

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Education Studies

A non-licensure program that prepares you to effectively help others learn in places like corporations, museums, science centers, communities, and other areas.

K-12 and Secondary Education

With a path in K-12 and Secondary Education, you will choose a major in your specific area of interest. Then, your secondary major in education prepares you how to effectively teach your subject matter area to your future students.

Application and Graduation Requirements

You need to apply to the department in which you plan to major and must meet the graduation requirements of that department and the college where it resides. In addition, in order to be recommended for licensure, you must apply and be accepted to the Educator Preparation Program and complete all of the requirements of this program.