College of Arts and SciencesEducation
Leaders in Learning
The Education Department at Jacksonville University prepares students who are culturally competent and adaptable. Students gain a strong knowledge base for applying innovative, evidence-based practice in a variety of learning contexts.
Students participating in our education programs find unique experiences. These programs provide undergraduate, graduate, and certificate opportunities related to the education of children, adolescents, and adults alike. We take our responsibility very seriously by ensuring that our graduates are highly-qualified teachers, and leaders.
Undergraduate MajorEducation for Instruction
The Education for Instruction major is available for both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science students. As a core element of this program, service-learning inspires students to become change agents for their community. This major prepares students for careers in teaching, but also a variety of other fields in which education and learning are a chief focus. The interdisciplinary curriculum provides students with a strong understanding of the learning process, teaching strategies, civic engagement, and leadership. Students choose one of three concentrations to focus their coursework and meet their individual goals: literacy education, TESOL education, and community education.
MINOR
Education
If you want to teach in elementary, middle or high school, a minor in Education is the perfect complement to your major. This 15-credit minor is designed to satisfy certification requirements to teach in public schools in the State of Florida at the middle and secondary school level for Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language Music, and Dance.
MINOR
ESOL
The minor in English to Speakers of Other Languages prepares students majoring in other disciplines to help others in their communities and around the globe to achieve fluency in the English language. This 15-credit minor includes courses in cultural understanding, as well as methods specifically for teaching and evaluating English fluency.
Non-Degree Programs
The Education Department at JU offers non-degree programs for current and aspiring teachers who already hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Alternative Education Certification coursework helps teachers upskill their instructional practices with the foundational knowledge needed to be more effective in the classroom.
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design coursework is designed to help cultivate the knowledge and skills necessary to help students think more effectively and design successful learning programs.
Alumni Spotlight
Cassidy KuchipudiJU 2022
"After graduating from Jacksonville University in December of 2022, I started teaching
Senior
Level English Language Arts and remedial SAT/ACT Reading at Mandarin High School.
The
education department at JU fully equipped me for success in the classroom. I felt
fully prepared
and found my time as a teacher to be very impactful and fulfilling. After teaching
for 2 years, I
transitioned into law school. As a 1L at University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College
of Law, I
hope to combine my passion for education with my love for law. I am beyond grateful
for my
time in the English and Education departments at JU and, without the connections I
made during my time there and the rigorous learning environment, I would not have
had the opportunities that have brought me where I am today"
Ready to Dive In?
The Education Department at Jacksonville University is part of the School of Social Sciences and Education in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you're ready to start learning about learning, apply today!
Contact Information Education Department
Founders Building
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Email: teach@lixubing.com