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Made to teach. Made at UNI.
If teaching is your calling, the University of Northern Iowa is for you. UNI offers more teaching majors than any other Iowa university, plenty of classroom experience and expert, supportive faculty. Gain the confidence to lead and make a lasting impact as a Panther teacher.
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- 20+ teaching majors and high-demand minors leading to endorsements.
- 1 in 4 students at UNI choose teaching majors.
- 700+ 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 soon 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.
Choose Your Path
A streamlined curriculum and multiple pathways help you move efficiently from your first class to your first classroom.
Degree in 3 Elementary Education B.A.
Designed for incoming freshmen who want to move fast, stay focused and start their teaching 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.
New Special & Inclusive Education B.A.
Why Special & Inclusive Education?
- Specialized coursework for the world of special and inclusive education.
- Focused, hands-on experience through internships and student teaching.
- Emphasis on inclusive instruction, assessment and collaboration
- Expert faculty who know special education.
- Three endorsements = more career options.
- A new addition to Iowa’s largest teacher education program.
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!
