Empowering Educators to Lead, Inspire, and Transform for a Just World
The mission of all teacher education programs at Roberts Wesleyan University, guided by its Christian traditions, is to prepare candidates to be highly capable educators who think critically, who educate diverse populations effectively, and who lead collaboratively toward a global and more just society.
Graduate and Professional
Initial Certification - Become A Teacher
Designed for adult students who do not have their bachelor's degree in education.
Professional Certification
Designed for working teachers who need their professional certification.
Traditional Undergraduate Degrees
Become A Teacher
Designed for high school/transfer students looking for a traditional campus experience.
Cost of Teacher Education Programs
25%
tuition discount for benefit-eligible
employees, spouses, and dependents
of our corporate partners
$10,000
in Golden Apple scholarships awarded to 3 incoming students every year
The mission of all teacher education programs at Roberts Wesleyan University, guided by its Christian traditions, is to prepare candidates to be highly capable educators who think critically, who educate diverse populations effectively, and who lead collaboratively toward a global and more just society.
Questions? Contact the Department of Teacher Education
Roberts Wesleyan University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The Teacher Education Department is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Click here to read more about Teacher Education Accreditation.
Per U.S. Federal Regulations, §668.14 and §668.43, and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Policy Manual, Roberts Wesleyan University provides the following disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification. The Educator Preparation Programs at Roberts Wesleyan University meet the educational requirements for certification in New York State.
State licensure regulations are subject to change, and RWU offers several certifications, each with varying and unique requirements. As such, Roberts Wesleyan University has made no determination that our Educator Preparation Programs meet certification requirements in any other state or territory. This disclosure does not guarantee that any particular state certification or licensure authority will approve or deny your application. The Department of Teacher Education will make every reasonable effort to support applications for certification in states other than New York.
If you have questions or want more information, please contact the Department of Teacher Education Certification Coordinator.
