ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Education strives to advance the practice of education and related careers. We offer state of the art undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs to achieve our goal of developing culturally and ethnically sensitive instructional leaders. The Department seeks to nurture minds, advance knowledge, and promote life-long learning.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Our professional education programs prepare professionals who are reflective, innovative, value diversity and are effective (PRIDE). Our candidates are professionals who are dedicated and committed to excellence and have specialized knowledge and intensive academic preparation. They continuously reflect on and evaluate their practices and demonstrate a willingness to make changes that enhance student growth and learning. Moreover, candidates are innovative in employing the best contemporary practices using creative problem -solving techniques and connections to real world experiences. Our paradigm for valuing diversity centers on understanding and interacting with individuals in various educational, social and cultural environments. Finally, professional education candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions that support effective student learning outcomes.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

NEW PROGRAM

Men of Color in Education Program

Only program on the campus designed for high school students, university students, and career changers who are interested in teaching or willing to learn more about the teaching profession. The program offers three learning experiences to train, support, and increase the talent pool of male teachers of color.

• The High School Teacher University
• The University Cohort
• Man the Shore Network