Program Overview

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School of Teacher Education and Leadership

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) is part of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University.

Undergraduate Programs

The school offers undergraduate degrees in:

• Elementary and Early Childhood Education
• Secondary Education Resources are available for prospective students, current students, and the Teacher Education Club & Educators Rising. Students can also connect with advisors for Elementary Education and Secondary Education.

Master's Programs

The school offers several Master's degree programs, including:

• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
• M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
• M.Ed. in School Leadership
• Master in Elementary Teaching
• Master in Secondary Teaching
• Graduate Route to Licensure

Doctoral Programs

The school offers doctoral degrees in:

• PhD in Education
• EdD in Education Concentrations are available in:
  • Cultural Studies in Education
  • School Leadership
  • Literacy Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Science Education

Endorsements

The school offers endorsements in:

• Dual Language Immersion Endorsement (undergraduate)
• ESL Endorsement (undergraduate)
• Middle School Mathematics Endorsement (undergraduate)
• School Library Media (undergraduate)
• School Leadership License (graduate)
• Elementary Math Endorsement (graduate)
• Elementary Math Specialist (graduate)
• Secondary Mathematics Endorsement (graduate)
• Literacy Endorsements (graduate)

Centers & Labs

The school is associated with several centers and labs, including:

• Arts Are Core
• Center for the School of the Future
• Edith Bowen Laboratory School
• Ingenerios Ingeniosos
• Literacies in Engineering
• Literacy Clinic
• USU STARS! GEAR UP The Office of Field Experiences is also part of the school.

PhD in Education

The PhD in Education program is designed to prepare educators for various roles, including:

• Curriculum specialists
• Coordinators and supervisors in public or private school systems
• Leaders in state departments of public instruction
• Instructors at the college or university level in K-12 teacher or administrator preparation
• Educational researchers serving in various contexts

PhD in Education Concentration Areas

Students can choose from five concentrations:

• Cultural Studies
• Literacy Education
• Mathematics Education
• School Leadership
• Science Education All PhD in Education students must complete the required Curriculum & Instruction Specialization Core and Research Core coursework.

Program Overview

The TEAL faculty aims to attract a diverse population of outstanding graduate students. The program provides focused and comprehensive knowledge in respective fields through classroom instruction, collaborative research, and innovative educational experiences. A mentoring environment is created for students, with faculty providing excellent professional development opportunities and individual attention.

Graduate Faculty

Information about the graduate faculty is available.

Admissions

Admissions criteria and processes are outlined.

TEAL Doctoral Student Handbook

The handbook provides detailed information for doctoral students.

Supervisory Committee

Information about the supervisory committee is available.

Forms

Various forms are available for students.

Programs and Forms Timeline

A timeline for programs and forms is provided.

APA Resources

Resources for APA style are available.

Graduate Assistants

Information about graduate assistants is available.

School of Graduate Studies Student Handbook

The handbook provides detailed information for graduate students.

Dissertation Process

The dissertation process is outlined.

TEAL Ph.D. Program Checklist

A checklist for the TEAL Ph.D. program is available.

Program Director

The program director is Nicole Pyle, Associate Professor of Adolescent Literacy and Secondary Education, School Leadership.

Program Coordinator

The program coordinator is Heather Ericson, Graduate Program Coordinator.