Inspire future generations with your creativity and leadership while gaining hands-on experience at Northwest.
Compassionate. Creative. Supportive. Leader.
Why be just one thing when you can be every you?
In The Classroom, Early
You can find out if education is right for you by taking lab school classes in your first year. At Northwest, you’ll have the support and resources to make confident career decisions early on.
Degree Options in Education
Want to teach agriculture, 5th-grade social studies, or preschool? Northwest offers a variety of specialized majors to help you find the right path.
Mentor and Lead
Kind Individuals Dedicated To Students (K.I.D.S.) is open to all Northwest students like you who want to spend time with and make a difference in the lives of elementary-aged children.
Horace Mann Laboratory School and Leet Center on campus
At Northwest, you’ll step into the classroom in your first year. Our innovative program gives you hands-on clinical experience as a teacher while creating a dynamic learning environment for kids from preschool through sixth grade.
Since 1906, we’ve been committed to preparing future educators through a child-centered, integrated curriculum. You’ll observe master teachers, lead lessons, and gain real classroom experience that gives you a competitive edge after graduation.
Supporting you at every turn.
At Northwest, you’ll learn from education faculty who are passionate about empowering future teachers like you. They bring innovative teaching practices into the classroom and make sure you get plenty of hands-on experience. Your success matters — from your first day on campus to long after you graduate, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
