Tiffanie, an early childhood education major, is shown here in Biology 115, Science by Inquiry. Bio 115 is a typical class for early and middle childhood education majors. Dr. Erica Brownstein, just visible in the far right, leads the class through investigations in how things work. Occasionally this means tearing apart small appliances or simply working through computer programs.
Education
The joy of seeing kids' faces light up with understanding. The challenge of keeping them motivated, day after day. Teaching isn't just a job…it's a calling. And it carries rewards that can't be easily measured.
For today's young teachers, the future looks bright. According to the National Education Association, more than a million veteran teachers nationwide are approaching retirement age. At the same time, student enrollment is growing by leaps and bounds. Experts predict that, over the next decade, the U.S. will need more than 2 million new teachers.
With an education major from Capital, you'll be highly qualified, classroom-experienced and ready to make your mark as a teacher as soon as you graduate.
What does Capital University’s Teacher Education Logo represent?
The logo represents the unit mission which is to prepare competent, caring and committed professionals to teach, lead and serve diverse communities of learners. The qualities of competence, caring and commitment are represented by the three faces of one triangular element of the logo. The actions of teaching, leading and serving are embedded in the three faces of the other triangular element.
Multidimensional aspects of the reflected triangles suggest diverse communities of learners. Change in the teaching profession is illustrated by the flowing river-like aspect of the letters “t” and “e” that represent continual change in teacher education.
The logo is dynamic and, like the unit mission and conceptual framework, it has emerged and deepened over time in collaboration with teacher education faculty, P -12 practitioners, the Teacher Education Advisory Committee, candidates, and alumni.