As the recognized organizational unit within the College with responsibility for initial and advanced preparation of professional educators, the School of Education prepares teachers, specialists, and administrators to be leaders in their respective roles, committed to reflective practice and to working in partnership with others to improve educational programs.

The School of Education’s graduate programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population that includes full-time and part-time students, differently abled students, mid-career professionals responding to rapid changes in their respective fields, homemakers reentering the paid work force, and recent recipients of bachelor’s or master’s degrees preparing for advanced positions in the field of education.

The School of Education’s undergraduate programs prepare students to become teachers who are grounded in the liberal arts and sciences,  who demonstrate expertise in the knowledge and skills of their content areas, and who are reflective practioners.