What Should I do If I’m interested in Education?

Although Stanford does not offer an undergraduate major in education, there are a number of ways to develop your interest in education over your years here.

Opportunities and Classes 

• consider the 1-unit lecture series Educ100A, Educ100B, Educ100C, held over lunch at EAST house (appropriate for all four classes, theme changes each quarter)
• take an IntroSem or Sophomore College course with an Education professor
• join the Stanford Pre-Education Society (SPREES website, facebook page)
• engage in public service in schools through the Haas Center
• take courses in the Graduate School of Education (check with the professor at the beginning of the quarter to be sure it’s appropriate for undergrads, but most 100- or 200-level courses may be)
• minor or do honors in Education
• live in the Education and Society Theme House (EAST) as a sophomore, junior, or senior
• meet with the pre-education UAR advisor, Sally Mentzer
• meet with the director of undergraduate programs in the Graduate School of Education, Jennifer Wolf
• consider applying to STEP to earn your teaching credential, after completing your bachelor’s degree

See Also:

• Looking Ahead to Education