Education Programs

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The GC education program offers unique experiences to expand your own education. Our on-campus laboratory kindergarten provides a valuable opportunity for observation of child development and behavior in a rich interactive environment. At Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, which hosts over 5,000 pre-K-12 students a year, you’ll have the chance to explore environmental education in a hands-on setting. And if you travel abroad with our Study-Service Term, you’ll get the chance to work with children or youth in another part of the world!

With a secondary education major, you’ll take education courses for a teaching license while double majoring in one of many possible subject areas: chemistry, English, English as a new language, life sciences, math, music, Spanish, physical education, physics, social studies, theater or visual art.

Education Programs Available

  • Elementary education (K-6)
  • Elementary Education/Special Education (K-6 or K-12)
  • Elementary Education/English Learners (K-6)
  • All-grade Education in English learners, Music, Physical Education or Visual Arts (P-12)
  • Secondary Education (5-12)

See course catalogue for more information:

Course Catalogue

Undergraduate Programs

All Majors & Minors

  • Elementary Education

    If you’re passionate about shaping young minds and creating inclusive, engaging classrooms, Goshen College’s elementary education program is the perfect place to start your journey.

  • Physical Education

    As a physical education major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll gain the skills to promote health, movement and lifelong wellness in ways that truly matter.

  • Piano Pedagogy

    If you love the piano and want to share that passion with others, the Piano Pedagogy minor at Goshen College is the perfect way to turn your talent into a meaningful teaching career.

  • Secondary Education

    Our nationally accredited program blends subject-specific expertise with hands-on classroom experiences and inclusive teaching strategies, preparing you to make an impact in diverse school environments.

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

    As a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll gain the skills and cultural understanding needed to support English language learners in classrooms and communities, both locally and globally.

  • Undecided

    Choosing to be undecided means being intentional about finding a path that’s right for you.

    All Majors & Minors

    • The relationship I had with my professors helped me the most while preparing to be a teacher. They helped boost my confidence during the rough patches and rejoiced with me during the positives. The small class sizes were also perfect for my style of learning.

      Goshen College Graduate

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    Accreditation

    Goshen College is authorized by the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for the preparation of elementary and secondary school teachers.

    Graduate & Licensure Programs

      Accountability Measures

      According to the most recent IDOE program completer surveys (2019-20), 100% of beginning teachers who completed Goshen College’s Teacher Education program rated their preparation “good” or “excellent” after their 1st year of teaching. 90% rated Goshen College’s program as “excellent”. Read more about GC’s accountability measures and student success.