Department of Education

UM-Flint is the right choice for educators. Guided by distinguished faculty and supported by caring staff, you’ll train at the forefront of educational theory and practice.

BS in Early Childhood Teacher Certification (opens in new tab)
BS in Elementary Education (opens in new tab)
BS in Special Education (opens in new tab)
Degrees in Secondary Education
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Pursue a Career with Purpose

Learn from top experts across the education spectrum, from early childhood and literacy to special education, science, math, English, and social studies.

UM-Flint’s Education students engage in a robust academic program informed by innovative theory, which they apply in the field during hundreds of hours of supported student teaching.

  • Gain social and psychological foundations and insights
  • Develop essential skills such as classroom management, instructional design, and student assessment
  • Leave equipped with the knowledge and practical experience to be an effective teacher or leader in education

Accreditation

The teacher education program at the University of Michigan-Flint is approved by the Michigan Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation to offer programs in elementary education, early childhood education, selected secondary education programs, and selected programs that prepare teachers for teaching in all grades.

With this nationally recognized accreditation, you can trust that you receive top-quality training with up-to-date information and teaching methodologies.

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Academic Advisors

Linda Blakey
Linda Blakey Program Manager and Adjunct Lecturer in Education, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, The University of Michigan-Flint
lblakey@umich.edu
810-424-5215
James Owen

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“I enjoyed being in a smaller cohort, so we really got to know each other and build supportive relationships. The Education Department faculty is focused on student success, and they helped me develop my communication and public speaking skills in ways I hadn’t before. We learned various ways to engage students and make learning more hands-on and interactive, and those techniques have been crucial during my first year of teaching.”

Riley Andrews

Elementary Education, 2024

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