College of Education
Faculty
Amy Ackley
Lisa Amundson
Michelle Van Beek
Jennifer Cornell
Heidi Curtis (Department Chair, Graduate Education)
Robin Gilbert
Jennifer Hill
Holly Ripley (Department Chair, Undergraduate Education)
Michelle Rowley
LoriAnn Sanchez (Dean, College of Education)
Whitney Ward
Mission
The mission of the College of Education at Northwest Nazarene University is to be Christ-centered in our preparation of compassionate, successful leaders and educators who are called to serve, open to change, responsive to all, and empowered to succeed throughout the global community.
Vision
The College of Education at Northwest Nazarene University aspires to positively and persistently impact educational practices and practitioners at the local and global levels. Through innovative, relationship-driven instruction and research, the College of Education will establish and maintain itself as a model in the field and create transformational leaders to serve learners world-wide.
Learner-Centered CORE (NNU Education Department Conceptual Framework)
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Called to Serve |
Educators prepared at Northwest Nazarene University view their profession as not just a job but rather as a ministry that requires the full engagement of heart, mind, and soul. They have accepted the call to transform the lives of students through teaching, leading, mentoring, and relationship building. They keep what is best for the student at the center of all they do. |
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Open to Change |
Educators prepared at Northwest Nazarene University value learning and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and an inquiry-based habit of mind. As lifelong learners, they continually update their knowledge and skills by innovating with the latest technology and seeking ways to improve education. They question educational assumptions and use current research to stimulate reflection and to inform practice. |
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Responsive to All |
Educators prepared at Northwest Nazarene University are committed to the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students with focused attention on those with diverse needs. They believe that all students can learn. They understand students' backgrounds and make connections through meaningful relationships and community building. Educators prepared at NNU play critical roles in promoting democratic values. They examine and challenge social inequities in schools and communities, facilitating equal voice and equal access for all students and parents. They understand the historical and philosophical purposes of schools and the legal and societal influences impacting youth and families. |
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Empowered to Succeed |
Educators prepared at Northwest Nazarene University are highly skilled in promoting student achievement, using data to guide practice and incorporating technology to enrich learning. Adept at working with parents and responding to students, they apply theories, strategies, frameworks, and research to challenge, to interest, to accommodate, and to assess a diverse student population. Educators prepared at NNU demonstrate management expertise that stimulates growth and creates a safe and positive learning environment. They are recognized as experts in their fields. |
Idaho Core Teaching Standards are found online: www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/psc/standards.html
Educator Credentials and Licensure
The College of Education at Northwest Nazarene University offers high-quality Initial Licensure, Advanced Licensure, and non-licensure programs in the field of education. Information on education credentials, licensure level, and catalog for College of Education programs is summarized below. All programs that lead to endorsements and licensure are approved by the Idaho State Board of Education (SDE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). All programs in the College of Education are fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the regional accrediting body for Idaho, recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Program |
Degree |
Licensure |
Level |
Catalog |
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation |
Ed.S. |
No* |
-- |
GPS |
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation |
M.Ed. |
No* |
-- |
GPS |
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Educational Leadership |
Ed.D |
No* |
-- |
GPS |
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Educational Leadership |
Ph.D. |
No* |
-- |
GPS |
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Educational Leadership – Building Administration |
Ed.S. |
Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
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Educational Leadership – Building Administration |
M.Ed. |
Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
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Educational Leadership – Director of Special Education |
Ed.S. |
Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
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Educational Leadership – Organizational Leadership |
Ed.S. |
No* |
-- |
GPS |
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Educational Leadership – Superintendency |
Ed.S. |
Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
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Special Education |
Ed.S. |
Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
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Special Education |
Ed.S. |
No* |
-- |
GPS |
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Special Education |
M.Ed. |
Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
|
Special Education |
M.Ed. |
No* |
-- |
GPS |
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Elementary Education (ACE) |
M.A.T. |
Yes |
Initial |
GPS |
|
Elementary Education (ACE) |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
GPS |
|
Elementary Education (TUG) |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Secondary Education (ACE) |
M.A.T. |
Yes |
Initial |
GPS |
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Secondary Education (TUG) |
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|
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|
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Biology Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Chemistry Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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English Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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History Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Mathematics Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Music Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Physical Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Psychology Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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World Languages |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Visual Arts Education |
B.A. |
Yes |
Initial |
TUG |
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Endorsements |
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American Government /Political Science |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Biology |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
|
Chemistry |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
|
Communication |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
|
Computer Science |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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English Middle Level |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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English |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Health |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
|
History |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Mathematics |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Mathematics Middle Level |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Music |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Physical Education |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Physics |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Psychology |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Science Middle Level |
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Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Social Studies Middle Leve |
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Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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World Languages |
|
Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
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Teacher Leader - Instructional Specialist |
|
Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
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Teacher Leader - Special Education |
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Yes |
Advanced |
GPS |
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Visual Arts |
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Yes |
Initial |
TUG/GPS |
*Non-licensure programs are accredited by NWCCU, but not reviewed by CAEP or the Idaho SDE
ACE: Accelerated Certification in Education
GPS: Graduate & Professional Studies
TUG: Traditional Undergraduate