The teacher education major prepares students to become licensed, effective educators. At St. Norbert College, students earn a bachelor of arts degree while gaining certification to teach at the elementary, middle, high school, or K–12 levels. The program emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, classroom management, and subject-specific methods, with early and frequent classroom experience. Our graduates are well-prepared for careers in public and private education and benefit from a strong job placement rate. 

Learning highlights

• Culturally responsive teaching practices to support diverse learners
• Classroom management expertise and student engagement strategies
• An understanding of child and adolescent development
• Early-stage and continuous classroom placements providing real-world experience 
   

Beyond the classroom
Apply what you learn through internships, research, and study abroad programs that bring your education to life. Our students have worked with local businesses, national organizations, and nonprofit partners around the world. They’ve been involved with faculty-led projects and collaborative research, often resulting in conference presentations and professional publications.

All certification pathways are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction. Documentation of program approval can be found on the DPI website annual report page.

At SNC, you can earn a major or minor in teacher education leading to certification in one of the following developmental levels.

Major in Teacher Education
Choose a level of education in Elementary and Middle School (K–9), Middle and High School (Grades 4–12), or K–12.

Minor in Teacher Education
Choose a specialization in music, art, or language arts.

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Meet the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Teachers don’t just know the subjects they teach, they also know how K-12 students develop and grow; how learning varies from student to student; and how to manage, plan for, and assess an entire classroom. A teacher-education major will prepare you to teach in public or private schools and at grade levels ranging from kindergarten through high school. Our St. Norbert College graduates have found positions in the following areas:

• Elementary, middle, and high school teachers
• ESL teachers
• Literacy teachers
• Reading intervention specialists
• Special education teachers
• After-school community leaders
   

With exceptional preparation and placement, SNC graduates pursue post-graduate work in educational leadership, elementary education, early childhood education, school counseling, special education, and urban education. They’ve attended:

• Concordia University
• Marquette University
• Union University
• University of Colorado-Denver
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh