Academics
We are a diverse school, offering a variety of majors. With undergraduate and graduate degree programs, we can take you as far as you want to go.
Many academic programs lead to professional educator licensure through our award-winning Teacher Education Programs while other programs offer a non-licensure alternative, including Child and Family Services and Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development.
Program Pathways
On Campus Programs
Undergraduate Program
Receive a bachelor's degree in:
Graduate Program
Go further and expand your knowledge with a graduate degree.
Master of Science in Education, M.S.Ed.
Doctoral Programs
Ed.D.: Doctor of Education
Ph.D. in Education
Certificate Program
Subsequent Endorsements
SIU Carbondale Initial and Subsequent Content Endorsements
The following endorsements are available with the corresponding grade ranges listed.
ECSE Approval
Middle Grades (5-8)
Senior High (9-12)
Senior High (5-12)
School Support Personnel (PreK-Age 22)
Special Education (K-Age 22)
Special (PreK-12)
Administrative (PreK-Age 22)
* These endorsements require successful completion of a full state-approved program, even if earned as a subsequent endorsement.
Most subsequent endorsements require 18 credit hours and the successful completion of the appropriate content test.
Contact tep@siu.edu for more information.
Remote Programs
You can also earn an education degree from wherever you are! The School of Education offers various pathways for diverse degree programs through online and off campus offerings.