Program Overview

Discover Teacher Education

The University of Dayton is committed to helping students find the right fit through the Discover Program. As a member of the Discover Teacher Education program, students can explore each of the undergraduate majors offered in the Department of Teacher Education before finalizing a major while staying on track to graduate in four years.

Program Overview

During the first year, students will experience a two-semester sequence that will help them define their professional goals, while assessing their personal strengths and weaknesses as a future teacher. By the end of that first year, students will discover their ideal area of education and be on their way to their future as a teacher.

Program Information

The Discover Teacher Education program is a great way to move toward a four-year degree, even if students are:

• undecided
• deciding between multiple majors
• not quite meeting the benchmarks for the major they applied to
• in a major, but have decided it's not the right fit

In the Discover Teacher Education program, students will be able to explore all academic options at UD, including those in the School of Education and Health Sciences and our professional schools College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Engineering.

Holistic Advising

Our holistic advisors understand the curriculum for all majors at UD. They serve as the primary point of contact for Discover students for course registration, vocational major exploration, and other academic concerns. They work closely with the student's Flight Crew to provide intervention for students who are struggling.

Related Degrees and Programs

The following degrees and programs are related to the Discover Teacher Education program:

• Adolescence to Young Adult Education (B.S.E.)
• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (B.S.E.)
• Intervention Specialist (Special Education) (B.S.E.)
• Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 Education (B.S.E.)
• Secondary Catholic Religion Education (B.S.E.)
• World Language Education - Multi-Age P-12 (B.S.E.)

Tuition and Financial Aid

The University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. To help students cover their costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work-study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving students more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.

Success After Graduation

At the School of Education and Health Sciences, students will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and business world together in a way that allows them to further sharpen their skills. Its a key reason why employers love hiring UD students they can hit the ground running.

Success Rate

The School of Education and Health Sciences has a 100% success rate for its majors.

Design Your Academic Path

Experiential Learning

Through practical learning opportunities like internships, co-ops, or service students can build their resume, gain practical experience, and prepare for a successful career.

Urban Teacher Academy

This undergraduate certificate program prepares students who are interested in urban teaching to be culturally competent educators that can understand and respond to the needs and challenges of urban students, families, and schools.

Vocation at UD

The University integrates vocational exploration into the curriculum through the first-year experience seminar, experiential learning, and co-curricular opportunities within its centers and programs.

Finding a Career Path

An approach to figuring out what students might want to study in college can be looking at what career path they may like to pursue. The University's Career Services is available to help students explore their options.