Education
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education, Undergraduate Minor, Master of Education (MEd) and Teacher Certification (Leadership-Curriculum and Instruction, General Special Education, Elementary Education K-6 or K-8, Middle/Secondary Social Studies 5-12, Middle/Secondary English 5-12, Secondary Life Sciences 7-12)
Program Delivery
On-Campus (BA, Minor), Online (MEd, Certificate)
Locations Available
Rindge, New Hampshire (Bachelor's and Minor)
Online (Master's and Certificate)
The School of Education prepares educational leaders to meet the highest academic standards in their field while gaining practical experience in local schools and communities. Our education programs are highly regarded for academic excellence, distinguished faculty, responsive staff, and collaborative opportunities for hands-on fieldwork experience.
What Undergraduate Education Programs Does 51¸£ÀûÉç Offer?
If you want to have an impact on children as they begin their journey through school, a bachelor of arts in education may be for you. Franklin 51¸£ÀûÉç offers students the option to specialize in Education Studies, Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8), English Language Arts Education (5-12), General Special Education (K-12), Life Sciences Education (7-12), or
Social Studies Education (5-12). You’ll learn how to create a nurturing classroom, provide consistent guidance, and instill a love of learning to last a lifetime. With a deep understanding of child development, you’ll develop skills to successfully create a learning environment that works for each child.
Through classroom observation and student teaching, you’ll be prepared for certification in a career that promises opportunity and meaningful rewards. You will study core concepts in instructional strategy, while learning to integrate technology and build inclusive learning environments. You will master methods of assessment to guide your teaching and develop an ethical understanding of a teacher’s responsibility to children, parents, and the larger community.
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What Master of Education Programs Are Available?
FPU offers pathways for a Master of Education degree which have the potential to change your life. Students with any undergraduate degree can choose to seek the MEd only or follow a path toward licensure in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Secondary English, Social Studies or Science. Each of these options enhance employment opportunities.
The Master of Educational Leadership program prepares educators with skills that provide the background to lead in a broad range of educational settings. Educational Leadership involves working with diverse educational communities to meet common educational goals. All coursework in this program is focused on building educational leaders who explore multiple facets of the learning environment, coaching and leadership models, evaluation techniques, and instructional design methods.
Who Should Study Education?
Studying Education might be right for you if you have a passion for helping children and youth reach their potential. Whether you're drawn to the joy of seeing young minds flourish, the satisfaction of guiding students through their educational journey, or the desire to inspire the next generation of leaders, a degree in education can help you turn your passion into a rewarding career.
Learn how a partnership between 51¸£ÀûÉç’s School of Education & the Jaffrey Rindge Cooperative School District helps provide hands on learning opportunities for students.
What you learn in our Education programs?
Through a professional education sequence that emphasizes instructional strategies, including technology, that are effective and relevant to teaching and learning in today’s schools, Franklin 51¸£ÀûÉç seeks to prepare educators who:
- Work collaboratively within professional communities to build inclusive learning environments where all learners thrive
- Continually deepen their own understanding of specific disciplines and high-impact pedagogical practices, including the integration of technology, to support learners’ understanding of central concepts and engage learners in inquiry on authentic issues
- Support student learning by using multiple methods of assessment to guide instruction and facilitate meaningful learning based on a continual cycle of evidence-based assessment
- Demonstrate ethical responsibility to children, parents, local, national, and global communities in their professional lives as leaders of conscience
What Makes Our Education Programs Different?
- Mentored in a caring community of innovative educators
- Hands-on experience throughout the entire program
- Leads directly into a career
- Prepares you to make a difference in others’ lives
Education Degree FAQs
The B.A. in Elementary Education program covers topics such as child development, curriculum design, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
The B.A. in Secondary Education program focuses on subject-specific content areas such as English, mathematics, science, social studies, or foreign languages, along with pedagogical training.
The B.A. in Special Education program addresses topics related to teaching students with disabilities, behavior management techniques, individualized education plans (IEPs), and inclusive education practices.
The Teacher Certification specialization focuses on advanced coursework in educational leadership, curriculum development, and instructional strategies, preparing educators for leadership roles in curriculum design and implementation.
The General Special Education specialization provides advanced training in teaching students with diverse learning needs, emphasizing inclusive education practices and strategies for supporting students with disabilities.
Graduates of 51¸£ÀûÉç's education programs are prepared for careers as teachers, special educators, education administrators, curriculum developers, instructional coordinators, or educational consultants in various educational settings.
CONTACT the admissions team
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
(800) 437-0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Online Admissions
(800) 325-1090
FPUonline@franklinpierce.edu
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
