About the Teacher Education Program

Contact Information
Dottie Myatt, Assistant Dean dmyatt@uu.edu - 731-661-5383 Melessia Mathis, Director of Clinical Experiences mmathis@uu.edu - 731-661-5484

Catalogue Information
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Course Schedules
Summer 2008 \| Fall 2008 Winter 2009 (tentative)

Teacher Education Program : About

Teaching is one of the most exciting and fulfilling professions available, yet it also is one of the most demanding in terms of preparation. As professional standards and expectations rise, you'll need the best training available to prepare you for success in the educational environment of the 21st century.

The Teacher Education Program at Union University offers exceptional preparation in a context of Christian commitment. With small classes and individual attention from faculty, Union seeks to help each student achieve at the highest level possible.

Union University is receiving increasing recognition for its program in Teacher Education, for a variety of reasons:

Gifted faculty who take a personal interest in students
Programs which meet all state standards and national standards for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
An excellent record of placing graduates in quality teaching positions, in Tennessee and around the world
State-of-the-art facilities and equipment for teaching the effective use of the latest instructional technology
An outstanding program of practical training and field experience beginning in the first year of preparation
A commitment to help teacher candidates cultivate a Christian worldview as they move into the education profession.

The mission of the Teacher Education Program is to prepare highly effective teachers within an environment of sensitivity, reflection and faith:

Teachers who are sensitive to the diverse learning needs of their students,
Competent teachers who embrace reflective scholarship and a spirit of inquiry
Teachers who carefully consider their world view and integrate Christian values in their classrooms.

We believe in the stewardship of the environment, the dignity and worth of each individual and the grace to lead, empower and motivate every student to enjoy learning and to continue learning for a lifetime. We pray that our students at Union will embody those beliefs and pass them on to those whose lives they will touch as teachers.