Inspire the Next Generation at Milligan
Milligan’s Education program prepares you to be a compassionate and effective teacher, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to lead and inspire in the classroom. With licensure options in a variety of grade levels and subjects, you’ll learn from dedicated faculty and engage in meaningful field experiences that prepare you to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & EDUCATION
TEACHER LICENSURE, MASTER OF EDUCATION, EDUCATION SPECIALIST, DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degrees
Teachers are required to complete certain state-mandated requirements for teaching certification. Elementary school teaching credentials are usually general, which means the teacher can teach a wide variety of subjects. Secondary school teachers specialize in a specific subject, such as English, Spanish, mathematics, history, or biology. At Milligan, you can obtain professional licensure to teach at the following levels:
Elementary (K-5) / English as a Second Language (ESL) (P-12)
Secondary (6-12)
Secondary (6-12) / English as a Second Language (ESL) (P-12)
Specialty Fields (K-12)
Specialty Fields (K-12) / English as a Second Language (ESL) (P-12)
Accelerated BS + M.Ed. Plan
Earn your bachelor’s and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in five years and get a fast start on your teaching career. This is a 4+1 (5 year) plan that gives you the opportunity to complete the M.Ed. degree in one academic year (+ May term) after receiving a bachelor’s degree.
BENEFITS
- Start higher on the salary ladder with one year of teaching experience AND a master’s
- M.Ed. degree will make you more competitive for job openings in most markets
- Secure your spot in the M.Ed. program
- Get a fast start on your career
- May qualify for TEACH Grant
- Continue learning from your Milligan faculty and gain the credentials and strong reputation of the Milligan M.Ed.
REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS
- Major in a teacher education field at Milligan (talk to advisor about available fields and majors)
- Request endorsement from your faculty advisor
- Meet with Dr. Angela Hilton-Prillhart for approval to declare the Accelerated Plan by fall of junior year (preferably in sophomore year)*
- Complete and Submit (to the GPS Office) the Participation form for the Accelerated plan, which requires approval signatures from both your undergraduate advisor and Dr. Hilton-Prillhart
- Complete the required coursework for the Accelerated Plan
- Must complete the M.Ed. admission process, be admitted, and pay deposit by Nov. 15 of senior year
*Approval to declare the M.Ed. accelerated plan is not a guarantee of your admission to the Milligan M.Ed. program.
These classes were flawlessly designed for me to learn through experience in an environment which was curated to be friendly and that subsequently created the best learning community I have ever been a part of!”
Anastasya Sergojan
Accreditation
Milligan is accredited by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, which means your degree from Milligan is instantly recognized throughout the country for its quality. Research has shown that graduates from CAEP institutions significantly outperform those from other institutions on National Teacher Examinations.
The CAEP Annual Report Measures provides information on the Education Area’s performance in the following indicators: Impact on P-12 student learning, teacher effectiveness, employer satisfaction and employment milestones, completer satisfaction, graduation rates of candidates, undergraduate retention, ability of program completers to meet licensing requirements, employment and consumer information, and debt repayment.
- Consistently exceeds the state average on the State Board of Education Report Card
- Employment retention rates consistently exceed the state average
- Our employed teacher graduates “exceed expectations” on measures related to teacher observations and student-growth scores, scoring well above the state average
For many decades, Milligan has enjoyed a strong partnership with area school systems. The university’s reputation for producing well-prepared, creative, committed teachers is unparalleled. School administrators consistently look to Milligan as a resource for both hiring and training, regularly calling on faculty to lead workshops for in-services and to collaborate on various education issues. Thousands of our graduates are serving as teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators in schools across the United States.
Our graduates are serving as teachers, school administrators, and youth program leaders throughout the country, and many go on to obtain master’s and doctoral degrees. HPXS grads are successful in the allied health and wellness industry and many complete graduate studies.
Milligan has been honored with the Frank Murray Award for Continuous Improvement, recognizing the university’s excellence in teacher education. This national distinction celebrates Milligan’s commitment to preparing future educators through rigorous academic standards and impactful field experiences.
Education Faculty
Angela Hilton-Prillhart
Associate Dean of the School of Social Science and Education; Professor of Education
