Turn your passion for art, music, or physical education into a teaching career. Graceland’s Combination Education program prepares you to teach students from kindergarten through high school, sharing what you love while making a difference in their lives.
Whether you want to inspire young artists, share your love of music, or help students develop healthy habits, Graceland’s Combination Education program can help you turn your interests into a rewarding career.
You’ll study your chosen subject while learning how to teach students of different ages and abilities. Through hands-on classroom experiences, supportive faculty, and student teaching in elementary and secondary schools, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to lead your own classroom.
You can also pursue additional teaching endorsements in other subjects, giving you more opportunities as you begin your career.
Graceland’s Combination Education program prepares you to teach art, music, or physical education and health to students from kindergarten through high school. You’ll combine courses in your chosen subject with education classes and hands-on classroom experience.
Help students discover their creativity and express themselves through art. You’ll explore drawing, painting, sculpture, art history, and other visual arts while developing your own artistic skills. You’ll also learn how to plan lessons, teach creative techniques, and help students of different ages discover their artistic abilities.
Share your love of music with the next generation. You’ll study music theory, music history, and performance while developing your skills as a musician and educator. Courses in vocal and instrumental teaching methods will prepare you to lead music classes, work with student performers, and help young musicians develop their talents.
Help students build healthy habits that last a lifetime. You’ll study anatomy, movement, nutrition, health, and physical fitness while learning how to teach sports and physical activities. You’ll also explore ways to adapt activities for students with different abilities and teach the importance of lifelong health and wellness.
Want to teach more than one subject? You may be able to add endorsements in other secondary education subjects, giving you more options as you begin your career. Your academic advisor can help you explore which endorsements fit your interests and what additional courses you may need.
Becoming a teacher involves more than earning your degree. You’ll take education courses, gain experience in real classrooms, and meet the requirements for a teaching license. Graceland’s faculty and advisors will help you through each step.
Apply to Graceland and begin taking courses in education and your chosen teaching area. In most cases, being accepted into the Teacher Education program happens in your second year.
As you progress through your courses, you’ll apply for admission to Graceland’s Teacher Education program. You’ll need to meet academic requirements, complete introductory courses, and pass required background checks. Your professors and advisors will help you prepare.
You’ll spend time in real classrooms, observing experienced teachers and working with students. These experiences help you connect what you’re learning in college with what happens in schools every day.
Near the end of your degree, you’ll spend 14 weeks teaching in elementary and secondary schools under the guidance of experienced teachers. You’ll plan lessons, work with students, and gain experience managing a classroom.
After completing your degree and meeting all program requirements, you’ll be ready to apply for your teaching license. Graceland will provide the university recommendation needed as part of the application process.
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Learn from experienced faculty who understand what it takes to be a great teacher. They'll share their knowledge, help you develop your teaching skills, and guide you through your classroom experiences as you prepare for your own teaching career.
Combination Education prepares you to teach art, music, or physical education to students from kindergarten through high school. You’ll study your chosen subject, learn how to teach, and gain classroom experience as you prepare for a career in education.
Elementary Education prepares you to teach multiple subjects to younger students, typically in kindergarten through sixth grade. Secondary Education prepares you to teach a specific subject in middle or high school. Combination Education prepares you to teach art, music, or physical education across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.
Yes, but not when you first apply to Graceland. You’ll begin taking education courses before applying to the Teacher Education program. Your professors and advisors will help you understand the requirements and guide you through the process.
A teaching endorsement identifies the subjects and grade levels you’re qualified to teach. For example, an art endorsement allows you to teach art at the grade levels covered by that endorsement. You may also be able to earn additional endorsements to expand your teaching opportunities.
Yes. You may be able to add endorsements in other secondary education subjects by completing additional coursework. Your academic advisor can help you explore your options.
Yes. You’ll gain experience working with students in real classrooms throughout the program. During your final student teaching experience, you’ll spend 14 weeks teaching in elementary and secondary schools under the guidance of experienced teachers.
You’ll be prepared to apply for your Iowa teaching license after completing your degree and meeting all program requirements, including student teaching. Graceland provides the university recommendation required for licensure, but the state makes the final licensing decision.
You may be able to teach in another state, but each state has its own licensing requirements. You may need to complete additional steps before receiving a license in that state. Your academic advisor can help you explore those requirements.
