Teaching starts here
Made to teach. Made at UNI.
If teaching is your calling, the University of Northern Iowa is your place. At UNI, we don’t just offer education degrees — we shape the educators who shape tomorrow. With more teaching majors than any other Iowa university, you’ll find the path that fits your passion.
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- 20+ teaching majors and high-demand minors leading to endorsements.
- 1 in 4 students at UNI choose teaching majors.
- 725+ hours of hands-on experience in classrooms, early and often.
- 10,000+ active alumni in all 99 Iowa counties.
- A refreshed curriculum keeping you on track toward timely graduation.
Teaching at UNI
Learn by Doing — From the Start
Get in real classrooms early and often. Field experience can begin as early as your first semester, building your confidence to lead and inspire.
Faculty Who Teach Teachers
Build relationships with professors known for their experience and expertise — and genuine desire to get to know you.
We Put Teachers to Work
UNI has a proven record of preparing teachers who get hired — and make a difference.
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Complete your bachelor’s in elementary or early childhood education — designed for community college graduates ready to take the next step.
Degree in 3 Elementary Education B.A.
Designed for incoming freshmen and future teachers who want to move fast, stay focused and start their careers early.
Why Degree in 3?
- Graduate faster. Same quality curriculum in a year-round, on-campus format.
- Save more. Fewer semesters plus summer scholarships and student teaching stipends keep costs down.
- Start sooner. Begin your teaching career a full year early.
- Get support. You’ll have guidance every step of the way.
- Join the best. UNI leads Iowa in preparing elementary educators.
UNI Teacher Education — Building tomorrow's educators
UNI Teacher Education programs turn your passion for teaching into real-world impact. Popular programs include:
Why UNI for teaching? See for yourself!
