The School of Education seeks to transform lives in a learning community centered on excellence and service in education, providing a distinctive context for the professional preparation of teachers. The special education major with initial teacher certification in mild-moderate/cross-categorical disabilities for grades K through 12 prepares students to become caring educational leaders engaged in innovative teaching, collaboration and reflective practice. Through significant intellectual study and a variety of field and service learning experiences, students acquire the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to instruct diverse learners in a 21st-century classroom.

The School of Education at Rockhurst University fosters inquiry, intellectual creativity and evidence-based decision-making to equip students to face the challenges of our global society. Learn more about our state and national accreditation. The School of Education is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences.

All students majoring in education will automatically receive our annual $1,000 Education Majors Scholarship.