Faculty of Education & Teacher Preparation
Shaping Educators. Transforming Schools. Teacher certifications and educator preparation programs bridging K–12 and higher education — developing culturally responsive teachers and administrators equipped to lead in diverse urban school environments.
The College of Education is the academic home of the university's K–12 school network — providing the teacher preparation, curriculum design, and educational leadership programs that power Caroline Education Community International PSA, Carolina's Early College, and the Rosa Parks Institute. Our graduates are the educators who will shape the next generation of Black scholars, leaders, and citizens.
Teacher certification programs for grades K–12 — developing culturally responsive educators equipped to inspire, challenge, and support students in diverse urban and suburban school environments.
Preparing educators to serve students with disabilities through inclusive classroom practices, individualized education plans (IEPs), and evidence-based intervention strategies.
Graduate-level preparation for school principals, district administrators, and educational policy leaders — building the next generation of Black school leaders committed to equity and excellence.
Equipping educators to design rigorous, culturally affirming curricula and leverage technology for differentiated instruction — including the university's ASEoD Innovation Technology Network.
Foundational preparation for educators working with children from birth through age 8 — grounded in child development theory, play-based learning, and family engagement practices.
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
4-Year Degree + Certification
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Graduate Teacher Preparation
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Educational Leadership
Early Childhood Certificate
Birth–Age 8 Specialization
Special Education Certificate
K–12 Inclusive Practices
K–12 Network
K–12 public school academy operating under Bay Mills Charter School Authority — named in honor of Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick.
Dual-enrollment secondary faculty allowing students in grades 6–12 to earn a high school diploma concurrently with an Associate Degree.
Civil rights research institute preserving accurate accounts of American history — established with the endorsement of Congressman John Conyers and Judge Damon Keith.
Grades 8–12 college preparatory programs providing dual enrollment, STEAM curriculum, and direct pathways to university admission.