Discover Teacher Education

During your first year, you'll experience a two-semester sequence that will help you define your professional goals, while assessing your personal strengths and weaknesses as a future teacher. By the end of that first year, you'll discover your ideal area of education — and be on your way to your future as a teacher.

The Discover Teacher Education program is a great way to move toward a four-year degree, even if you are:

• undecided
• deciding between multiple majors
• not quite meeting the benchmarks for the major you applied to
• in a major, but have decided it's not the right fit

In the Discover Teacher Education program, you'll be able to explore all academic options at UD, including those in the School of Education and Health Sciences and our professional schools — College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and School of Engineering.

If you're unsure of exactly which major fits you best, or you are participating in the program as a stepping stone to the professional schools, we are here to help you find your vocation and success at UD.

Holistic Advising

Our holistic advisors understand the curriculum for all majors at UD. They serve as the primary point of contact for Discover students for course registration, vocational major exploration and other academic concerns. They work closely with the student's Flight Crew to provide intervention for students who are struggling.

Take the Next Step

Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about Discover Teacher Education.

• Adolescence to Young Adult Education (B.S.E.)
• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (B.S.E.)
• Intervention Specialist (Special Education) (B.S.E.)
• Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 Education (B.S.E.)
• Secondary Catholic Religion Education (B.S.E.)
• World Language Education - Multi-Age P-12 (B.S.E.)

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.