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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.  
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Teaching at UNI

Learn by Doing — From the Start


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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


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Build relationships with professors known for their experience and expertise — and genuine desire to get to know you.

‌We Put Teachers to Work


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UNI has a proven record of preparing teachers who get hired — and make a difference.

‌Finish Your Degree Online


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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.

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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!

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