School of Education
Anthony Scheffler, PhD, Dean
Mission
The Mission of the School of Education at Lindenwood University is to prepare educators, counselors, social workers, and leaders who meet the standards set forth by the national accrediting organizations, state licensing agencies, and/or other learned societies.
Our program completers are
- Educated in the theory and research-based practices of their content field from a global perspective.
- Able to demonstrate best practices in pedagogy and adult learning/andragogy.
- Caring professionals who are disciplined and others-centered. They are skilled in communication and collaboration with diverse learners, colleagues, community, and other stakeholders.
- Lifelong learners who pursue ongoing professional development in order to respond to the changing needs of their educational context.
The Lindenwood University School of Education is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning environment that nurtures the growth and development of all regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, language, religion, or sexual identification. The School of Education believes learning is enriched by diversity of values, interests, experiences, and intellectual and cultural viewpoints and strives to promote and support a diverse and inclusive learning community of mutual respect, which encompasses the engagement of all involved—students, faculty, and the community.
The School of Education is divided into three departments:
• Counseling Department*
• Educational Leadership Department*
• Teacher Education Department
Note: Those departments marked with an asterisk offer graduate programs only. Students wishing to enter into one of the School of Education graduate programs should consult the Lindenwood University Graduate Catalog.
The School of Education undergraduate programs are comprised of the Teacher Education Department and the Social Work program.
The Department of Teacher Education offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Degrees and Programs Leading to Certification
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3)
• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Special Education
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Middle School Education (Grades 5-9)
• Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education with business emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education with English/Language arts emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education with mathematics emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education with science emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education with social science emphasis
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
Students seeking certification at the secondary (Grades 9-12) level must complete the requirements for a program of study in the desired content instructional area, along with the requirements for a minor in secondary education (Grades 9-12).
• Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with 9-12 secondary education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with 9-12 secondary education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with 9-12 secondary education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Sciences in Chemistry with 9-12 secondary education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in English with 9-12 secondary education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in History with 9-12 secondary education certification preparation in social science
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with 9-12 secondary education certification preparation
K-12 Education
Students seeking certification at the education (Grades K-12) level must complete the requirements for a program of study in the desired content instructional area, along with the requirements for a minor in education (Grades K-12).
• Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design with K-12 education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Music with K-12 instrumental education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Music with K-12 vocal/choral education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with K-12 education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with K-12 education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with K-12 education certification preparation
• Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with K-12 cross-categorical minor/add-on education certification preparation
Note: Each of the degrees above lead to certification upon the student’s successful completion of the requirements for certification, submitted to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MoDESE).
Minors Leading to Certification
• Minor in education (Grades K-12)
• Minor in secondary education (Grades 9-12)
• Minor in special education* (Grades K-12)
*A minor in special education can be attained only through completion of the special education cross-categorical add-on. For more information, see Special Education section of this catalog.
Degrees and Minors Not Leading to Certification
• Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
• Minor in education (non-certification)
*Degree course requirements may require successful completion of appropriate prerequisites.
The Social Work Program offers the following undergraduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Minor in social welfare