Education Department

Elementary Education

Taylor University seeks to develop competent, caring and reflective teachers prepared for world service.  The elementary education program at Taylor University leads to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a K-6 elementary generalist license as approved by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).  A subject matter concentration in an approved content area is required by the IDOE.  This concentration can be met by a special education license (Special Education: Mild Intervention), TESOL license, junior high/middle school license in math, language arts, science or social studies, additional classes in a content area or an approved minor. 

Educational Studies

The Education Department offers an Educational Studies major which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in education but does not lead to a teaching license.  Some employment opportunities are private schools, church-related schools, youth related ministries, and education related opportunities in a variety of settings.

Secondary Education Degrees

Taylor University seeks to develop competent, caring and reflective teachers prepared for world service.  These secondary education programs at Taylor University lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and licensure in grades 5-12 approved by the Indiana Department of Education and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). 

• Biology Science Education (.pdf)
• Chemistry Education (.pdf)
• English Education (.pdf)
• Mathematics Education (.pdf)
• Physics / Mathematics Education (.pdf)
• Physical Science Education – Chemistry (.pdf)
• Physical Science Education – Physics (.pdf)
• Physics Science Education (.pdf)
• Spanish Education (.pdf)
• Social Studies Education (.pdf) - This program has six content areas in which a candidate may be licensed: economics, geographical perspectives, government and citizenship, psychology, sociology, and historical perspectives.

These secondary education programs at Taylor University lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and a licensure in grades P-12 programs approved by the Indiana Department of Education and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

• Art Education (.pdf)
• Health and Physical Education (.pdf)
• Music Education (.pdf) - This program results in certification for either Instrumental/General P-12 or Choral/General P-12.