The theme of the University of Dayton's Department of Teacher Education - "Teacher as Reflective Decision Maker in a Pluralistic Society" - is integrated throughout the entire program of study and is consistent with the school-wide conceptual framework. It embraces the complex needs of students from many different backgrounds and requires that teachers prepare as much as possible for this challenge. The  department adopted this theme in accordance with the University's Marianist Mission Statement, which encourages students to take an active role in improving the community by promoting respect, acceptance, empathy, authenticity, service, compassion, children, and a commitment to professionalism.

        The Department of Teacher Education offers undergraduate degree programs in the following areas : Early Childhood (pk-3), Middle Childhood (4-9), Adolescence to Young and Adult (7-12) and Intervention Specialist (K-12). Special Licenses can also be earned in Visual Arts and Foreign Language.

         Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences may also enroll in the Adolescence to Young Adult Education Program without transferring to the School of Education & Allied Professions. This E11a program leads to teacher licensure in an Arts and Science field including Music.

The Department of Teacher Education also offers graduate programs in the following areas:

Master's Degree--For those individuals with an undergraduate degree interested in obtaining a post baccalaureate degree from the Department of Teacher Education, a Master's degree program is offered.

Post Baccalaureate Initial Teaching Licensure--For those individuals with an undergraduate degree in a field other than education who wish to obtain their initial teaching licensure, the University of Dayton offers a post baccalaureate initial licensure program.

Reading Endorsement : The Reading Endorsement can be added only to an existing standard teaching certificate/license. 

Computer Technology Endorsement--The Computer Technology Endorsement can be added only to an existing standard teaching certificate/license .