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Many local principals express very positive opinions about Huntington
University’s
education programs, pre-service teachers, and graduates.
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The department is
accredited by the State of Indiana and accredited by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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The education program is among the largest academic departments at Huntington
University.
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All the education professors have K-12 teaching experience
and graduate school study. Five department faculty members have
earned doctorates in their area of
specialization. Most have over 15 years
experience teaching college and supervising student teachers.
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Students get into classrooms every semester of their program, ensuring wide exposure to
different grade levels and teaching and learning styles.
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The program has a junior block in which we schedule elementary methods courses,
finishing exams a month early and providing an
every-day, all-morning field experience for four weeks
each semester.
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The junior block creates a camaraderie and sense of belonging and
togetherness with each cohort of teacher candidates.
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The department is equipped with two model classrooms.
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Many education majors gain practical experiences while working at Kids’ Kampus, a
child-care facility located near the campus.
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Many education majors tutor other college students
in the
Learning Center, volunteer with the
Joe Mertz Center, or
participate in Spring Break mission trips.
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We have a required multicultural practicum during the college’s January term.
All education majors spend full days in urban classrooms.
