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NNU’s College of Education offers nationally accredited Educator Preparation Programs for everyone. Our undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs prepare students to enter a career in teaching, or enhance their current career in education. Regardless of your position or discipline, the College of Education has a program to empower you to excel in the field of Education.
NNU’s Educator Preparation Programs have consistently been ranked as #1 in Idaho, across the Northwest, and nationally by a multitude of organizations. Graduate and undergraduate programs regularly receive regional and national commendations, are recognized as a best value in education program, are cited for outstanding educator preparation, and for being a college of distinction.
The college is led by professors who have demonstrated excellence in the field of education, and are eager to share their knowledge and experience. Students receive practical, relevant instruction in preparation for success in the field of Education. In addition to courses, students participate in experiences that will create opportunities to practice and apply what is taught in courses.
The Graduate and Professional Programs are designed for working professionals. NNU has a variety of Masters, Education Specialist, and Doctoral programs which are fully online. Many graduate programs result in Idaho Standard Instructional, Principal, Director of Special Education, or Superintendent certifications. Additionally, the doctoral programs in Educational Leadership are a vital part of the cadre of offerings in Graduate Education. Alumni of the College of Education leave NNU called to serve, open to change, responsive to all, and empowered to succeed.
The mission of the College of Education at Northwest Nazarene University is to be Christ-centered in our preparation of compassionate, successful leaders and educators who are called to serve, open to change, responsive to all, and empowered to succeed throughout the global community.
Student Learning Outcomes for Advanced Educator Preparation Programs are aligned with CAEP and Idaho Education Standards.
The mission of the College of Education is operationalized in the Educator Preparation Programs through use of the Learner-Center Core conceptual framework. The conceptual framework guides curricular decisions within the college, and the elements are embraced and modeled within the college curriculum. The four elements of the Learner-Centered Core directly align with the Northwest Nazarene University values.
Faculty of Graduate Education; Program Director, M.Ed./Ed.S. Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation / Ed.S. Educational Leadership: Organizational Development
Associate Professor of Graduate Education; Program Director, M.Ed./Ed.S. Special Education
Research and Writing Assistant for Graduate Education and Adjunct Professor for Language and Literature
Chair, Graduate Education
Associate Professor
Associate Professor of Education
Program Coordinator (ACE)
Professor of Graduate Education; Program Director, M.Ed./Ed.S. Educational Leadership
Associate Professor of Education; Chair, Undergraduate Education; Program Director, ACE
Assistant Professor of Education
Professor of Education and Dean of the College of Education
Program Coordinator, Graduate Education
Program Coordinator
Associate Professor of Education and Director of Clinical Practice
Program Coordinator, Graduate Education