The Department of Education at National Chengchi University (NCCU) traces its roots back to 1954, when the Graduate Institute of Civic Education—later renamed the Graduate Institute of Education—became one of the university's first four institutes established after its reestablishment in Taiwan. It holds the distinction of being the first graduate institute of education in Taiwan. In 1955, the department began enrolling undergraduate students, pioneering diversified teacher education and securing a leading position in Taiwan's educational development. The undergraduate program focuses on preparing outstanding secondary school teachers and educational administrators, while the master's program cultivates research-oriented education professionals. In 1977, the doctoral program was launched to advance academic research and professional expertise, forming a comprehensive system from bachelor's to doctoral levels.
Before the liberalization of teacher education policies in Taiwan, the department was the only non-normal university unit entrusted with both pre-service teacher training and in-service teacher professional development. Since 1967, it has collaborated with the Ministry of Education to train teachers for the implementation of nine-year compulsory education, offering various credit programs in summer and evening sessions, as well as cooperative teacher training courses with other leading universities. The department also initiated the nation's first education minor program, later evolving into formal teacher education programs after policy reforms in 1994.
In in-service education, the department has a long-standing record of offering advanced credit programs and specialized master's programs for school administrators, enhancing the professional competencies of principals, directors, and other education leaders. Over the decades, our alumni have distinguished themselves as eminent scholars, outstanding principals, influential educators, publishers, and even Ministers of Education, contributing significantly to the advancement of education in Taiwan and beyond.
