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Where Future Educators Begin

Turn your passion for teaching into a career shaping future learners.

Start Your Path to Success

If you’re driven to bring out the best in the next generation of students, ESU is ready to help you lead the way. Our nationally accredited education program prepares future teachers to support the diverse needs of today’s learners while creating classrooms where every student can succeed.

ESU is the only educator preparation program in Northeast Pennsylvania accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and partners with 40+ local school districts to provide real classroom experience. Help shape the next generation of learners and create those “lightbulb” moments in the classroom.

Learned Skills

  • Develop evidence-based teaching strategies for today’s classrooms.
  • Build strong content knowledge across grade levels and subjects.
  • Practice effective communication and classroom leadership skills.
  • Use data to evaluate learning and guide instruction.
  • Create inclusive classrooms that support diverse learners.

Internships & Training

  • Complete 1,000+ hours of mentored classroom experience.
  • Begin field placements in your first semester in local school districts.
  • Progress through four stages of practice-based clinical learning.
  • Work with experienced mentor teachers and education leaders.
  • Finish with a 15-week full-time student teaching capstone.

Career Opportunities

  • Teach as a PK–12 classroom educator across multiple grade levels.
  • Lead schools as a principal, superintendent, or program administrator.
  • Specialize in areas such as special education or reading instruction.
  • Add certifications in ESL, online teaching, or instructional technology.
  • Shape the future of education as a teacher and learning leader.

Now is the time, ESU is the place

Why ESU?

The Way of the Warrior

ESU College of Education is committed to developing educators who represent, respect, and relate to the diverse needs of today's learners.

ESU's Network

Build connections through 40+ school district partnerships and ESU’s Professional Development School model.

Live, Learn and Succeed Here

Our partner districts, schools, and mentors open their doors to our students as they recognize the importance of merging theory with practice.

Encounter New Perspectives

Learn from experienced faculty and collaborate with peers dedicated to teaching, learning, and leadership.

Important Dates

Applications Open June1

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