Webster University

The Department of Teacher Education at Webster University provides its students with the knowledge, experiences, and practical tools that enable them to guide both themselves and others toward lifelong learning.

While an Undergraduate student in the Department of Teacher Education, you develop subject matter knowledge and pedagogical skills through coursework based on current research and effective practice. A B.A. in Education requires a total of 36 required credit hours, 27 general education credit hours, and 65 elective credit hours. This degree is only offered at the St. Louis campus.

As an Education major, you may pursue traditional education courses and activities, including supervised practica, independent studies, and reading courses, or explore issues in the field of educational philosophy, theory, and methodology through a variety of professional activities.

Other options may include experiences in varied educational settings at Webster University's international campuses, conferences, study tours, Professional Development Schools, Student Literacy Corps, and other service learning opportunities and field experiences in inclusive schools, all of which prepare students for teaching in an increasingly diverse society.