Education
Mission Statement
The Education Department promotes academic excellence in the development and preparation of students to be change agents in the field of education. We desire for our graduates to be innovative teachers, experienced professionals and educational leaders, who have a commitment to the improvement and sustainability of schooling and the development of children and adolescents. We support our students as they become critical thinkers and researchers who improve learning locally, nationally, and globally; and are committed to promoting this through the classroom environment, field-based, and experiential learning opportunities.
The Education Department offers the following majors:
Teacher Certification Preparation Program
Beginning in the fall 2018, the Spelman College education department began offering a teacher certification preparation program for individuals desiring to receive teacher certification in Georgia.
Applications for Fall 2019
The application period for the fall 2018 cohort has closed. If you are interested in the fall 2019 cohort and need to enroll in EDU 206 Orientation to Education, it will be offered summer 2019 at Spelman College. Please check this website for summer 2019 application details in January 2019.
Learn more about the
Teacher Certification Preparation Program.