School of Education

Masters programs

Learn more about IU Northwest’s Master’s programs and earn your Master of Science in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Educational Leadership! We also offer multiple graduate licenses.

Certificates, minors, and license additions

Not everyone is pursuing their first education degree. We also offer several minors, licensing programs for current teachers, and certificates.

Learn more below!

Urban Teacher Education Program

The Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) is designed for graduate students and takes pride in its experience-rich, field-based curriculum which gives our students a leg up in urban school corporations in Northwest Indiana.

Urban Teacher Education Program

Opportunities outside of the classroom

Outside of the classroom, you’ll gain valuable insights as a student teacher in Northwest Indiana. These experiences will help set you apart and help you join a growing list of IU Northwest graduates who serve their communities as educators.

Learn more about student teaching

Our mission

The School of Education (SOE) supports and facilitates the shared vision of IU Northwest by collaborating and cooperating with other educational institutions, external partners, and surrounding communities to further excellence in educational processes and enhance the overall quality of life in those communities.

In light of these commitments, the mission of the SOE at IU Northwest is to prepare professional educators who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential for becoming reflective professionals and lead teachers.
Reflective professionals are those who, in light of current research and best practice, exercise reasoned judgment to:

• critically examine their professional practices
• make informed decisions
• effectively facilitate the learning of their students

Lead teachers are those who incorporate a rich understanding of content knowledge and best professional practices to renew themselves and their professional practice through inquiry and leadership.