The Department of Teacher Education offers both a baccalaureate and a post-baccalaureate program leading to initial teacher licensure in elementary education, middle grades education, and secondary education.

Early and often best describes the experience students who are pursuing teacher licensure have at King. Our teacher education licensure programs incorporate field experiences across the curriculum-helping you confirm your choice of major and defining potential career options. You’ll participate in a variety of school and classroom placements with experiences mentor teachers. In addition, your preparation will culminate with a professional semester of student teaching during which you’ll put all you’ve learned into practice.