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Education degrees

Earn an Education degree from SAU

In all of our Education programs, you’ll gain fieldwork experience in classrooms early and often. With an SAU Education degree, you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.

What is an Education degree?

An SAU Education degree prepares you to be a licensed and compassionate teacher. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to serve all learners in diverse education environments and lead a classroom with confidence and competence.

Find your Education program

Envision your future with an SAU Education degree. Develop practical skills, foster creativity and tailor your education to align with your career goals.

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    BA in Early Childhood Education

    Our BA in Early Childhood Education degree prepares you to teach children ages birth to grade 3. Develop skills to help children of all abilities learn, gain in-depth content knowledge and the expertise to apply concepts in the classroom.

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    BA in Elementary Education

    Our BA in Elementary Education degree offers endorsements in math, science, social studies, history, English/language arts, reading, Spanish or special education. Develop skills to create a meaningful impact in the classroom.

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    BA in Secondary Education

    Our BA in Secondary Education program prepares you to teach children grades 5-12. You can choose from five majors that will build specialized skills in a particular content area, building a meaningful career.

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Reduce your tuition by up to $24k

Every student is awarded a scholarship based on their GPA. St. Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ recognizes and rewards students for their academic performance.

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Accreditation and recognition provide the assurance we meet standards for quality faculty, curriculum, learner services and fiscal stability.

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Why earn an Education degree from SAU?

Earning an Education degree from SAU ensures you will become a licensed teacher ready to guide a diverse classroom of students and positively impact their lives.

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Classroom experience

You’ll go inside the classroom with 100+ hours of field experience and 1 semester of student teaching.

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Path to licensure

Students who complete our Education programs will be recommended for a license to teach in Iowa agencies and schools.

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Iowa and beyond

Don’t plan to become a teacher in Iowa? Our programs prepare you to obtain certification in Illinois and other states.

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Industry-aligned curriculum

Curriculum designed to align with the expectations of employers.

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"St. Ambrose equipped me with the latest information to excel in my national exam and launch my career. Moreover, I was consistently reminded of how important it is to be flexible and maintain a love of learning. In a world that's always changing, it's essential for professionals to evolve alongside it."

Lea Morgan '18, BA in Early Childhood Education, '21, MSLP

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Spring Commencement Ceremony

Join us for our Spring Commencement Ceremony to celebrate Spring 2025 degree recipients.

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As SAU and MMU Work to Combine, High School Sweethearts Katie and Bob Gaffney Now Share a College Connection

High school brought together Katie and Bob Gaffney, and now their chosen universities have created a new mutual connection.

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St. Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ announces Alumnus Daniel Salazar chosen as finalist for prestigious Fulbright program

Alumnus Daniel Salazar '23 has been chosen as a Fulbright finalist for the English teaching assistantship in Spain.

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With more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, there’s something for everyone at St. Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ. Explore our programs to find your place at SAU.

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