UNI College of Education

UNI College of Education The UNI College of Education has a legacy of preparing quality educators and more dating back to 1876. They learn from faculty who lead their disciplines.

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to be a leader in preK-12 education in Iowa, including formal and nonformal education. Our undergraduate and graduate students prepare for careers ranging from early childhood, elementary, middle level, literacy and special education teachers to school administrators, nonprofit professionals, school psychologists, teacher librarians, recreation therapists,

tourism event planners, campus and community parks and recreation leaders, higher education student affairs specialists and more. Our teaching majors are immersed early and often in professional settings. Education majors have a variety of field experiences in rural, suburban, urban or international school settings. Students in our recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership program intern in community and nonprofit organizations, agencies and centers. The College of Education offers the largest undergraduate major at UNI -- elementary education -- and anchors UNI Teacher Education, the largest program in Iowa and one of the largest in public universities in the country. In addition to its specific teaching degrees, its faculty and staff also oversee the majority of field experiences and the path to licensure for all teaching majors across four colleges. A full slate of graduate education programs includes nationally recognized master's and online programs and a doctorate in education (EdD). The University of Northern Iowa College of Education values leadership and excellence in the preparation of future professionals, encouraging leadership and innovation in professional practice and strong collaborative relationships with the professionals and communities we serve.

Day 2 -- no fancy boards or memes, just a lot of smiling faces of staff and faculty welcoming everyone back for a new ye...
08/26/2026

Day 2 -- no fancy boards or memes, just a lot of smiling faces of staff and faculty welcoming everyone back for a new year, new semester!!

WELCOME BAAACCKKKKK!! From Schindler Education Center to the Wellness & Recreation Center and across campus, UNI College...
08/24/2026

WELCOME BAAACCKKKKK!! From Schindler Education Center to the Wellness & Recreation Center and across campus, UNI College of Education students were everywhere! Lots of introductions, a look ahead to the rest of the semester... and a real sense of the excitement (mostly!) of new beginnings. Whether a teacher-to-be or a recreation professional, an online student or on campus, undergrad or grad student, today was THE day, whether it's your first or a return!! A Panther salute to all!!

As we welcome future educators and more, sharing a story of just one of the many faculty who've made their mark at UNI t...
08/24/2026

As we welcome future educators and more, sharing a story of just one of the many faculty who've made their mark at UNI through our 150 years. Read more about Dwight Curtis: https://insideuni.uni.edu/150/dwight-curtis

You've probably heard the phrase "wrote the book on it."

For Dwight Curtis, it wasn't just a saying. As a UNI faculty member, he co-authored the first handbook for supervising student teachers, helping shape teacher preparation for generations.

Learn more about his legacy in the comments ⬇️

"Name your favorite teacher" drew lots of responses during the UNI College of Education day at the University of Norther...
08/17/2026

"Name your favorite teacher" drew lots of responses during the UNI College of Education day at the University of Northern Iowa's Iowa State Fair booth last Friday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and shared their memories of great teachers past and present!!

Hope to see you there!
08/13/2026

Hope to see you there!

Alums, friends, future educators and more -- going to the Iowa State Fair this Friday? Stop by and say hello at the Univ...
08/11/2026

Alums, friends, future educators and more -- going to the Iowa State Fair this Friday? Stop by and say hello at the University of Northern Iowa booth and the UNI College of Education table! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We’ll have COE swag, fun activities and friendly faces to welcome ALL Panthers.

Rain or shine, we hope to see you there! 💛💜

It's August... and time to start looking ahead... like sharing all the great opportunities awaiting future students, inc...
08/03/2026

It's August... and time to start looking ahead... like sharing all the great opportunities awaiting future students, including the new special and inclusive education BA starting up this fall. Hear from Ashlyn M., who can speak from experience about what this field (and UNI) has to offer!!

The Bachelor of Arts in Special and Inclusive Education gives you a...

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” -Albert Einstein This colorful new art installation is brightening campus right ...
07/17/2026

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” -Albert Einstein

This colorful new art installation is brightening campus right now. We love seeing young artists leave their mark on the community and hope it inspires you to create something meaningful in yours!

Your teaching education could have less debt thanks to TEACH Grant support. Learn more: bit.ly/TEACH_UNI
07/12/2026

Your teaching education could have less debt thanks to TEACH Grant support. Learn more: bit.ly/TEACH_UNI

UNI is proud to support future educators through programs like TEACH Grants, which help students who commit to teaching in high-need fields and low-income communities. In fact, more future teachers received TEACH Grant support at UNI than almost anywhere else in the country!

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UNI Schindler Education Center
Cedar Falls, IA
50614

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