About Us

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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2025, 10:20 AM

Learn from the Best

Coursework within your major of choice takes place across campus. If you want to teach math, you will take math classes in SIU’s math department; likewise science, English or whatever area you choose as your major.

You get plenty of classroom practice, working alongside highly qualified teachers in our partner schools. These mentors share their experiences to help you grow, learn, and perfect your skills.

Teacher Education Programs Nationally Recognized

Our programs are exceptional. Several have been recognized with one of the highest honors in the field of teaching: National Recognition by CAEP. The programs currently holding this distinguished rank include:

  • Elementary Education
  • Science – Biology
  • Social Science- History
  • Special Education (LBSI)
  • Principal 
  • Superintendent

In addition, our music education has been independently accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music while our art education received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

We're proud of these honors and the outstanding faculty, teaching, teamwork and service that earned them!