The School of Education has three major goals consistent with
the mission and distinctive
purposes of the University:
- To prepare graduates who are competent in the subject matter
they plan to teach;
- To provide the pedagogical knowledge, understanding, and skills
necessary for competent, caring, and qualified professionals;
and
- To have acquired a basic professional knowledge of rights and
responsibilities of teachers and the implications for productive
relationships with other professional staff, students, parents, and
community members.
The School of Education’s
Objectives:
- To provide a vibrant learning environment for the intellectual,
professional and moral development of students;
- To provide programs for student and societal needs; and enable
students to function effectively as professionals in a dynamic
multicultural, multi-ethnic society;
- To encourage students to develop a personal philosophy of
education consistent with the University’s mission;
- To foster basic and applied research in education and human
services involving students and faculty;
- To serve as a resource center to the educational community by:
providing leadership and supportive services for local, state and
national associations; sponsoring professional meetings and
seminars; and offering consultative services for schools and
community agencies.