The Department of Elementary, Middle & Secondary Teacher Education, in partnership with area schools, prepares teachers to be exemplary professional practitioners and scholars who are strong in their content knowledge as well as in effective research-informed teaching strategies. It is through the preparation of the strongest teachers that we seek to continually improve the quality of life for all in our community.

**As of 2020, this department (formerly known as the Department of Middle and Secondary Education) absorbed part of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. For an up to date list of Academic Departments, please see: http://louisville.edu/education/departments.