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The Catholic University of AmericaSchool of Arts and Sciences
Washington, D.C.
The Department of Education
http://education.cua.edu/
The Department of Education
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Undergraduate and Graduate
Pillars of ExcellenceTeacher Education Programs
NCATE Accredited & State Approved Programs
The CUA Reflective Teacher Model
4-year BA Teacher Education Programs
5-year BA/MA Programs in some areas
A Caring Community for Learning
Integrated Course-Field Experiences
Study Abroad for Education Majors
Accredited Programs
Our Department of Education Unit has been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1975.Our programs have been state approved for licensure since 1989.Most of our programs are nationally recognized by Specialized Professional Associations.
A Sophisticated Teacher Education Program
CUA’s nationally accredited teacher education unit and state approved teacher education programs are rigorous and require that students formally apply to major in teacher education. Each candidate’s performance is systematically monitored according to CUA’s unit assessment system.
The CUA Reflective Teacher Model
CUA’s Reflective Teacher Model, developed and refined through research and practice by CUA faculty, is carefully aligned with program goals, objectives, and national standards.
The CUA Reflective Teacher Model helps prepare pre-service teachers to consider the moral and ethical issues in teaching students with regular and special needs.
Action, Reflection, Transformation
Candidates complete an electronic portfolio and an action research project that integrate the CUA Reflective Teacher Model.
4 - Year UndergraduateTeacher Education Programs
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3rd Grade)
Elementary Education (1st - 6th Grade)
Secondary Education (7th - 12th Grade)
Secondary Education ProgramsJoint Programs in the Departments of:
EnglishHistoryMathematics
Minors in EducationOptional
Education StudiesEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Students may choose to complete a minor in education typically requiring six or seven 3-credit courses.
Candidates may choose to major in education and minor in another discipline.
Education Studies Program 4 - year Program
The Education Studies program is designed for students who are interested in working in the field of education but not in a school setting, e.g., industry, businesses, hospitals, museums, curriculum development and technology centers, or after-school programs.
5- year BA/MA Programs in Secondary Education
Secondary majors who qualify may pursue a 5-year program that leads to a B.A. in a specific content area and a Master of Arts in art, drama, English, history, and math education.
Pre-Professional Program in Special Education
Early childhood and elementary majors who qualify may pursue a 5-year program that leads to a B.A. in early childhood or elementary education and a Master of Arts in special education or in early childhood special education.
Graduate Teacher Certification Program
Secondary education, special education, early childhood special educationConsider our GTCP if you already hold a Bachelor’s Degree and you are only interested in obtaining teacher certification but not pursuing a Master of Arts degree. More information on the GTCP Program at
http://education.cua.edu/Certification/
A Caring Community for Learning
Small classes taught by highly-qualified, dedicated, full-time faculty - 100% hold doctorate and professional degreesAdvisers available throughout the yearJoint supervision for secondary education student teachers by professors from education and Arts & Science content areasInterdisciplinary courses
Field Experiences
Integration of coursework with fieldwork throughout each candidate’s program of studiesA variety of internships in diverse settings: Catholic, private, charter, and public schoolsWeekly supervision by CUA facultyService learning opportunities
Study Abroad for Education Majors
The Study Abroad Program has been specifically designed to meet the educational needs of various education majors.Candidates may complete distribution requirements and education electives abroad.
Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Spain, and more coming!All candidates should meet with the Director of Teacher Education to discuss their coursework abroad.Secondary candidates should meet with the Coordinator of Secondary Education to plan for completion of coursework.
CUAbroad Office continues to expand its programs in other countries (http://cuabroad.cua.edu/)
License and Reciprocity Agreement
Reciprocity Agreement – Definition
Reciprocity Agreement with 44 states & jurisdictions
Additional tests (in rare cases, additional coursework)
It is now possible to obtain additional licenses by passing PRAXIS II tests in any area!
Contact Information Teacher Education Programs
Dr. Agnes Cave, Director of Teacher Education, Coordinator of Elementary Education, Coordinator of Study Abroad: [email protected]. Rona Frederick, Coordinator of Education Studies: [email protected] Dr. Michele Stites, Coordinator of Early Childhood Education: [email protected] Dr. Elizabeth Montanaro, Coordinator of Social Studies Secondary Education: [email protected] Dr. Liliana Maggioni, Coordinator of English Secondary Education: [email protected]
Contact Information Teacher Education Programs con’t
Dr. John Convey, Coordinator of Mathematics Secondary Education, [email protected] Dr. Thomas Long, Coordinator of Special Education: [email protected]. Carole Brown, Coordinator of Early Childhood Special Education: [email protected] Ms. Elsie Neely, Director of Field Experiences: [email protected]. Jennifer Kusnierczyk, Assistant to the Director of TE: [email protected], 202-319-5801
Department of Education Web Page
Please also visit our website at
http://education.cua.edu
