Education Department Mission - The mission of the Teacher Education Department is to prepare qualified, caring and effective teachers.

This mission both supports and reflects the mission of the University of Dubuque to foster:

1) Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation
2) Community where diversity is appreciated and Christian love is practiced
3) Relationships which encourage intellectual, spiritual and moral development
4) Stewardship of God's human and natural resources
5) A zeal for life-long learning and service

The Teacher Education Department strives to serve the larger university community by:

• Representing UD in area schools
• Providing book fairs for the campus community
• Sponsoring story hours/puppet show for University faculty, students, and families

All students who complete the University of Dubuque's Teacher Education Program are eligible to apply for an Iowa Initial Teacher License. Teaching Licensure is governed by State of Iowa regulations. When changes occur, the requirements mandated by the Iowa State Department of Education take precedence over a published college catalog.