Concord University Department of Education

Concord University Department of Education The Departement of Education prepares teachers in the fields of special education, elementary education, and secondary education.

The Department of Education offers 7 available content specializations that prepare teacher candidates in the fields of elementary education (K-6), special education (k-adult) and secondary educaiton(PreK-Adult & 5-Adult). Our education coursework includes multiple opportunities for candidates to participate in clinical experiences by working with PreK-Adult teachers and their students, and culmin

ates in a Year-Long Residency experience. The Department of Education collaborates with representatives from public schools, professional groups, government, and other programs within the University to prepare educators and to cooperate in the development of educational policies. Graduates of our program have been recognized as outstanding teachers of the year, admitted to prominent graduate schools around the country, and have earned scholarships and internships with affiliate professional organizations . Concord University is accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education standard through the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) from 2020-2027.

Jeffrey the whale couldn’t resist Reading Camp!
06/25/2026

Jeffrey the whale couldn’t resist Reading Camp!

📢 📢 FREE SUMMER CAMP 📢 📢 The ‘Reading Camp’ is back for summer 2026. June 22-26, 9am-noonM.Ed. Reading Specialist candid...
06/10/2026

📢 📢 FREE SUMMER CAMP 📢 📢
The ‘Reading Camp’ is back for summer 2026. June 22-26, 9am-noon

M.Ed. Reading Specialist candidates host a week-long camp full of exciting activities, crafts learning, and a visit from a life size blue whale! All campers will receive a daily book to take home and a snack.

Thank you to our graduate students for inspiring young readers!

Register here —> https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=713710

05/05/2026

We are excited to announce that the ‘Reading Camp’ is back for summer 2026!

Register here —> https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=713710

M.Ed. Reading Specialist candidates host a week-long camp full of adventure, activities, crafts and learning for elementary age children (currently in grades K-5). Check out previous years' camps in our photo albums!

All campers will receive a daily book to take home and a snack!

‼️📢‼️📢Attention teachers📢‼️📢‼️Use your LETRS training for professional development hours, or M.Ed. Reading Specialist cr...
04/16/2026

‼️📢‼️📢Attention teachers📢‼️📢‼️
Use your LETRS training for professional development hours, or M.Ed. Reading Specialist credit at CU!

Already have a Reading Specialist degree? --- use your training for professional development!

Already have an M.Ed. in a different area? --- use your training towards CU's Reading Specialist Certificate program!

https://www.concord.edu/.../master-of.../reading-specialist

UPDATE! Completers of the WVDE Science of Reading Training can now receive graduate credit towards their Reading Specialist master's degree OR professional develop/non-degree credit!

Visit concord.edu/MEd for details and contact information.

Interested in continuing your education or obtaining your initial teaching license? Come check out the Depatment of Educ...
04/15/2026

Interested in continuing your education or obtaining your initial teaching license? Come check out the Depatment of Education booth at the CU Career Fair today from 10am-2pm in the Carter Center gym!

‼️‼️Attention teachers ‼️‼️HOT OF THE PRESS!!!Use your LETRS training for professional development hours, or M.Ed. Readi...
01/15/2026

‼️‼️Attention teachers ‼️‼️

HOT OF THE PRESS!!!

Use your LETRS training for professional development hours, or M.Ed. Reading Specialist credit

https://www.concord.edu/academics/online-graduate-programs/master-of-education/reading-specialist

UPDATE! Completers of the WVDE Science of Reading Training can now receive graduate credit towards their Reading Specialist master's degree OR professional develop/non-degree credit!

Visit concord.edu/MEd for details and contact information.

01/08/2026

WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS, did you finish the Lexia LETRS training? Use that for 12 hours towards your master's through Concord. Advance your career this year...apply today!

🐾Welcome back! 🐾Come check out the interactive bulletin boards in the Department of Education hallway to learn about the...
08/19/2025

🐾Welcome back! 🐾
Come check out the interactive bulletin boards in the Department of Education hallway to learn about the Teacher Education Program, fun facts about education faculty and teaching as a profession!

07/18/2025

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1000 Vermillion Street
Athens, WV
24712

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+13043846038

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