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The college of the Presbyterian Church in America in Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Education

The Education Department at Covenant College annually graduates dozens of students with undergraduate and graduate degrees that enable them to effectively teach and lead in public, private, and Christian schools around the world.

 

Whether a prospective student desires to teach in an elementary school (P-5 Early Childhood), middle school (Middle Grades, 4-8), or in high school in one of a dozen academic areas through our one-year Master of Arts in Teaching program, the Education Department has a place just for you.

 

Visit the Education Programs page to find the program best suited for you.

 

"Dr. Donaldson’s humility and her desire for us to learn the material well is so inspiring. She puts so much effort and care into what she teaches and into her students. This makes me want to become like her one day when I become a teacher."
- Sarah Newsome ’20 | education major

 

Why Study Education at Covenant College?

In this video, Dr. Jim Drexler describes what makes studying education at Covenant College unique:

 

 

Q&A with Education Faculty

We hosted a live Q&A session about studying education at Covenant College. Watch the recording to learn more about this program.

 

 

Dr. Jim Drexler

International Teaching and Leadership Opportunities for Covenant Graduates
Dr. Jim Drexler advises prospective students who are interested in international teaching and leadership opportunities from Covenant College's department of education.

Carter Hall in autumn

Covenant's Teacher Education Program Earns Highest Rating
The Covenant College Teacher Education Program has earned a Level 4 rating on the 2019 Teacher Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures (PPEMs) published by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Level 4 is above the expected level of performance for effectively preparing future teachers and is the highest rating available.