Teacher Education programs offer the opportunity for students to prepare for exciting and rewarding careers in the field of education. Programs are designed to meet the educational needs of individuals from a variety of backgrounds who wish to obtain initial or advanced teacher certification. Prospective and in-service teachers engage in an in-depth study of teaching and learning while enriching their own knowledge in one or more content areas. Courses are delivered using traditional methods and modern technologies, including online, distance learning and web-enhanced instruction. Students in teacher education programs also have multiple opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills as they work in a variety of grades P-12 school settings. Counseling and Leadership programs offer degrees in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Educational Leadership. Additionally, graduate courses are offered in the area of foundations to include Educational Research and Psychology. The department emphasizes instruction and rigorous application of theory through performance-based instruction that culminates in real-world experience. Instruction is augmented through technology to include computer simulations, video, and laboratory experiences on campus and in the field. An Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Leadership, with tracks in Curriculum, Leadership, and Higher Education, engages teachers and educational leaders in an in-depth examination of their fields as they seek a terminal degree. 

All education programs, including School Counseling, are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

The School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).

The Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling offers the following degrees: