Education Department
Abbigale Duncan ’18 works hands on with students in the classroom during her student teaching experience.
Holly Britt current M.Ed. student presents her Action Research at the B.G. Raines Forum.
Student Teaching in an elementary Physical Education classroom.
Teacher Prep students talking about their classroom experiences in the public school setting. Students are given many opportunities to visit the classroom during their time at E&H.
When you choose Emory & Henry’s education program, you will benefit from working with highly respected experts in primary and secondary education.
On our campus, ninety percent of our students take part in at least one public school field experience every semester. Students observe and teach in area classrooms over the entire course of their program. Our professors prepare you for your future classroom through lively discussion, student presentations, and opportunities to practice effective teaching methods in a variety of settings.
Licensure Options
Elementary/Middle Grades
Students who wish to teach in the PK-6 elementary/middle grades choose from three interdisciplinary majors that combine English and language arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. These majors in include: Interdisciplinary English, Interdisciplinary History and Social Science, and Interdisciplinary Mathematics. Three tracks for Middle School English, Middle School History and Social Science, and Middle School Mathematics 6-8 are also offered.
Secondary School
Students planning to teach in secondary school, grades 6-12, choose from these majors: Biology, Chemistry, Geography/Earth Science, English, History, Mathematics or Physics.
Students planning to teach in the PK-12 level choose from these majors: Art/Visual Arts, French, Spanish, Physical Education, Music, Instrumental, or Music, Vocal.
Add on Options:
Special Education, K-12 General Curriculum is offered as an add on endorsement.