| B.A. in Education
Prepare the Future Leaders of Tomorrow
Dreeben School of Education
Get the degree and training you need to be a life-changing elementary, secondary or all-level teacher.
At the Dreeben School of Education at the University of the Incarnate Word, we prepare future education professionals who will make a positive, meaningful impact whether in the classroom or in organizations. Through our rigorous undergraduate program, teacher education students are prepared to enter the profession as teachers, professors, administrators and organizational leaders to meet the varied needs of the diverse learners in their classrooms, and to support the greater educational community.
A future in teaching awaits.
Explore our Programs
We prepare future leaders in education to implement positive change in the lives of the students they reach, the organizations they lead and the communities they serve.
B.A. in Elementary Education (Early Childhood - Grade 6)
Prepare for a career as an elementary school teacher (Early Childhood - Grade 6) by earning a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Texas Teacher Certification through the Teacher Education Program.
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) offers an undergraduate degree concurrent with preparation for early childhood through 6th grade and Texas Teacher Certification. A student following this course of study will complete the UIW core, the Interdisciplinary Studies major, a minor in reading, special education coursework and the professional development course sequence.
B.A. in Education - Secondary (Grades 7-12)
Pursue a specialization in a teaching field for students. Secondary level (grades 7 through 12) and all-level (early childhood through grade 12) teacher candidates develop content and pedagogy competency. Students major in their intended teaching field and complete a minor in education.
Students can now earn a Bachelor of Arts with dual majors as they develop their content and pedagogical knowledge for a Texas teaching certification in secondary grades (7-12). The Education-Secondary Major prepares students for certification in the following teaching fields: English Language Arts and Reading, History, Life Science/Biology, Mathematics, and Physical Science/Chemistry.
Students earn a Bachelor of Arts with dual majors as they develop their content and pedagogical knowledge for Texas teaching certification in all level grades (early childhood-twelfth grade). The Education-All Level Major prepares students for certification in the following teaching fields: Art, Spanish, and Theatre Arts.
Students with a discipline major yielding a different degree (such as a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Music) may complete certification requirements with the Education Minor.
Teacher Education Program
The Teacher Education Program offers a pathway to teaching certification. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, applicable certification examinations and state requirements, candidates will be eligible to apply for Texas Teacher Certification. Teaching certification options are available to students based on their course of study.
Career Opportunities
- Early childhood
- Elementary teaching
- Secondary teaching (middle/high school)
- Community-based education
- Nonprofit educational programming
National Accreditation
The University of the Incarnate Word is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Teacher Education Program has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2028.
Be the Word in the World
Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have challenged our students to think critically, explore curiously and to leverage their God-given talents to make positive impacts on their communities and the world around them.
UIW at a Glance
100%
pass rate for the PPR exam (2022-2023)
400+
Field work hours are completed by Elementary Education majors prior to clinical teaching
$24,651
The average amount of need-based scholarships and grants awarded to full-time, first-time freshmen in Fall 2022
Dr. Denise Staudt
Dean of the Dreeben School of Education