College Crunch ranks Michigan State University (MSU) as the top undergraduate school for students seeking a career in education or teaching. The College of Education at MSU features a diverse selection of specialized education programs, including about 20 majors and 30 minors. The school offers traditional coursework in classroom settings as well as research and analysis in education labs. As part of the school's bachelor's degree program, students are required to complete internship programs and earn their teaching certifications. The MSU College of Education has partnerships with local schools that offer research and hands-on learning experiences for education students.
College of Education at Michigan State University
Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1034
517-355-1734
educ.msu.edu/college/
According to Education-Portal, Auburn University has one of the country's top ranked undergraduate elementary education programs. The Auburn University College of Education offers four academic departments for its education students: educational foundations, leadership and technology; kinesiology; special education, rehabilitation, and counseling/school psychology; and curriculum and teaching. From these general areas of study, students have the option of 23 bachelor's degree programs and 37 graduate degree programs. Students learn in traditional classroom environments and through research programs. The College of Education provides students with hands-on learning opportunities through local, national and international internship programs on every continent except Antarctica.
Auburn University College of Education
3084 Haley Center
Auburn, AL 36849-5218
334-844-4446
http://education.auburn.edu/aboutus/
The Vanderbilt University Peabody College of Education and Human Development ranks as the top graduate school by U.S. News and World Report and as a top 10 undergraduate education program by College Crunch. Peabody College features national research centers where students have the opportunity to analyze and examine conditional learning effects, educational policies and educational methods. Undergraduate students at Peabody College may select from a broad array of specialized education majors, such as special education, early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, cognitive studies, child development, and human and organizational development. Those pursuing a bachelor's degree in education have the opportunity for hands-on learning through a 15-week student teaching program, which is required for all students.
Vanderbilt University Peabody College of Education and Human Development
Peabody #329
230 Appleton Place
Nashville, TN 37203-5721
615-322-7444
peabody.vanderbilt.edu