Share your love of learning with the next generation. Get the skills to become a certified elementary school teacher. AU’s School of Education is committed to preparing its students to transform societies through education. You’ll learn from outstanding faculty in small classes that stress experiential learning, and do your student teaching in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, D.C., with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Its students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.

At AU passion, becomes action, students actively engage in the world around them, and today’s leaders train the leaders of tomorrow.