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School of Education | Undergraduate Program

Education

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Renee Linder

Department Assistant, Data Manager & School of Education Licensure Officer

What is an education degree?

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If you want to be a pivotal figure in the next generation of learners, then a degree in education is for you. Learn how to inspire students, encourage potential, and create lasting impressions that shape the decision-making process.

Develop the skills to foster meaningful connections and drive positive change. Whether it is elementary, secondary, special, or physical education, educators arguably have one of the most important jobs in the world.

Why study education at Baker University?

Baker University’s education program gives you the necessary skills for a successful career. Here you will gain classroom knowledge and hands-on experience in educating children from various backgrounds. Not everyone learns the same way, but everyone deserves the same educational opportunities.

Baker University works closely with local school districts and districts in the Kansas City area to secure student-teaching positions to provide the necessary tools to excel before and after graduation.

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Career Opportunities for Education Majors

  • Educator
  • Special education teacher
  • Principal
  • Education administrator
  • Career counselor
  • Academic coach
  • Instructional coordinator
  • School counselor

Education Course Descriptions

Scholarships

Education Majors

The Department of Education gives these awards with financial prizes to be applied to the following year’s tuition:

  • Mildred Hunt Riddle Departmental Recognition Scholarship for Education
  • Carol Lee Miller and Carla Miller Reynolds Scholarship
  • E. Vincent “Doc” Reichley Scholarship
  • Helen Bauer Endowed Scholarship
  • Rose Lister Goertz Scholarship
  • Clara Louise Johanning-Dufrene Scholarship
  • Dan and Peggy Harris Scholarship

Meet the Faculty

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Dr. Charlsie Prosser

Department Chair, Professor of Education

B.S. Austin Peay State University, M.S. University of Missouri at Kansas City, Ed.S. Austin Peay State University, Ed.D. Baker University

Office: Case Hall 200

Dr. Amy Wintermantel

Professor of Education

B.A. Bethany College; M.S. Emporia State University; M.S., Ph.D. Kansas State University

Office: Case Hall 202

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Dr. Tara Burnham

Assistant Professor of Education

B.S. Baker University, M.L.A. Baker University, Ph.D. Walden University

Office: Case 202

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Dr. Regan Dodd

Assistant Professor of Physical Education

B.S. Northwest Missouri State University, M.S. Northwest Missouri State University, M.B.A. Baker University, Ph.D. University of Kansas

Expertise: health and physical education

Office: Case 201