The Bedrock of Our Country’s Success is Built by Our Teachers
The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University is a nationally ranked online and on campus program that combines theory and pedagogy with robust, real-world classroom experiences. Our unique programs and dedication to working with the latest educational technology provide a richer, more relevant and marketable teaching education.
Educating young minds is a vital, meaningful career; teachers truly hold the key to a brighter future in their hands. This essential foundation that fuels our society’s gritty, determined character, proud values and enduring success is why our programs are uniquely designed with the following pillars:
- Education Technology - You will learn how to positively impact student learning using the latest in educational technology
- Practicing What We Teach - Our professors and instructors are not just great college-level faculty; they have also taught in early childhood, elementary and high school classrooms
- Educational Value - We are committed to keeping education accessible and affordable; some of our courses even incorporate reduced cost or free course materials
By matching your passion to teach with our unique professional teacher education training, you will emerge from our program as one of tomorrow's best teachers.
Our online and on-campus programs have been recognized nationally for teacher preparation. U.S. News and World Report, in partnership with the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), ranked our secondary education program third in the nation and our elementary education program 12th. We have also been named the #6 Best Value among Colleges of Education in the nation and #1 in Kansas.
