The undergraduate teacher certification program of the West College of Education functions within a Center for the Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT). The CPDT consists of the Gordon T. and Ellen West College of Education and cooperating public schools. All professional education courses, and most reading courses, are taught as field-based courses in classrooms dedicated to our teacher education program in those professional development schools. We offer a wide variety of degrees, both in person and online, for students interested in becoming teachers. Whether you seek a career in education or any of the other fields that share our college, we want you to walk away with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to step into a role as a leader in your field.<br><br><br><br>The Gordon T. and Ellen West College of Education offers teacher certification for elementary, secondary, all-level teachers, a Bachelor of Science Education (BSE) in Sports and Leisure Studies, a BSE in Early Childhood Studies and Early Care, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Substance Abuse Counseling. Students who wish to become elementary teachers (Early Childhood - Grade 3, Early Childhood - Grade 6, Grades 4-8) graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE). Students who wish to become secondary teachers (Grades 7-12) may choose a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) with a major in Secondary Education and concentrations in Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts and Reading, or Social Studies. Students may also choose a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with a major and/or minor in appropriate teaching fields. All-level teachers (Grades K-12) pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Music, with a major and/or minor in appropriate teaching fields. Students interested in physical education (All-level) should pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) with a major in physical education.