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 a number of minors and endorsements.
- 1 in 4 students at UNI are teaching majors.
- In the classroom early and often with 725+ hours of field experience.
- 10,000+ alumni are practicing teachers in all 99 Iowa counties.
- Flexible & online learning options that bring the classroom to you.
Teaching at UNI
Learn by Doing — From the Start
Get in real classrooms early and often. Field experience begins your first year, giving you the confidence to lead and inspire.
Faculty Who Teach Teachers
Work with professors who are nationally recognized and deeply connected to schools across the state.
We Put Teachers to Work
UNI has a proven record of preparing teachers who get hired — and make a difference.
Finish Your Degree Online
Complete your bachelor’s in elementary or early childhood education — designed for community college graduates ready to take the next step.
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!
