The School of Education offers programs of study leading to certification for elementary, secondary, and special education teachers, administrators, reading specialists, and school librarians. The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with a blending of the liberal arts and a variety of guided field experiences beginning early in the educational sequence. The faculty is committed to the development of educational personnel sensitive to the varied individual needs of learners.

The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCaTE), the Northwest association of Schools and Colleges, and the Washington State Board of Education for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers, principals, program administrators, and special education teachers, with the Master of arts in Education the highest degree approved. The accreditation gives PLU graduates reciprocity with many other states.

Programs for the preparation of school administrators and school librarians are available. The School offers coursework toward the conversion, renewal, or reinstatement of teaching certificates. For preparation of school nurses, see School of Nursing section of this catalog.

The School of Education offers graduate degrees in Classroom Teaching, Educational administration, Literacy Education, Special Education, and the master's degree with Initial Teaching Certification. Information regarding these programs is available from the director of graduate programs in the School of Education (535-7272).