Irvin School of Education
The Irvin School of Education provides life-long learning opportunities through innovative and reflective scholarly experiences for undergraduate students. Through thoughtful engagement discovering new ideas or solutions, students develop a passion for seeking personal and professional transformation through physical and mental health, education, technology, science, service, leadership, and community. Irvin supports excellence in scholarly pursuits that explore complex issues related to education and leadership among individuals, families, educational institutions, and our global society.
Our mission is to prepare transformative leaders, educators, global citizens, and excellence in research, education, and science. We are dedicated to building a community and providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) Office of Accountability has awarded Hardin-Simmons University Teacher Education Program a rating of “Accredited” under the Accountability System for Educator Preparation authorized by Texas Education Code 21.045.
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- Effects of Supply & Demand: Teacher Shortage Areas
- Title II Link (HSU Education Performance over the past five years)
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- Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program Requirements
- Military & Veteran Information
- Military & Non-Military Coursework & Training: The Irvin School of Education (SOE) welcomes military and non-military members to the Educator Preparation Program at Hardin-Simmons University. The Irvin SOE reviews all military teacher candidates’ prior military service, training, or education toward the EPP’s required field experiences or related certification requirements (other than certification examinations) directly related to the certificate being sought case by case. We also review prior coursework from accredited institutions of higher education case by case for any foundational coursework as well as certification content courses directly related to the certificate being sought. We review all non-military teacher candidates’ prior coursework from accredited institutions of higher education case by case for any foundational coursework as well as certification content courses in EDUC, READ, SPED, or ECED directly related to the certificate being sought.
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Irvin School of Education Degrees Available
We currently offer 15 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Click any link below to learn more about a program.
Undergraduate Programs
Featured Facts and Information
Elementary Education Degree
Our Elementary Education program is dedicated to preparing future Early Childhood-6th grade classroom teachers who understand how to provide positive and productive learning environments as well as engaging and developmentally appropriate instruction that is respectful for diverse learners in public, private, or charter school classrooms.
Meet the Irvin Faculty
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