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Education Programs

Whether you want a career as a teacher, a counselor, or a leader in education, WSU can provide the skills and experiences you need to be successful in classrooms and beyond.  

We’ve come a long way since our days as the first public teacher’s college west of the Mississippi back in 1858.

Today, the College of Education offers:

  • 26 undergraduate teacher licensure programs
  • 15 undergraduate minors
  • 16 graduate programs and certificates
  • 2 specialist programs
  • 1 doctoral program