College of Education

The College of Education meets rigorous professional standards for the preparation of teachers and other school specialists and is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The College of Education is committed to educating and preparing individuals for professions in the fields of education, research, and service, and seeks to prepare education professionals as facilitators of learning through the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning patterns. The College of Education offers a Doctor of Education, Master of School Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, and licensure programs in over 20 areas of concentration.

Students who apply for admission to graduate programs in the College of Education must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants should consult the program section in this catalog for the grade point average required for the program.

Suspension of Programs

At this time, the College of Education is suspending graduate admissions to the M.Ed. and M.A.T. in Secondary Education.

Admission Requirements for Teacher Education Programs

Effective July 1, 2017 in response to General Assembly House Bill 97: Mandates for Educator Preparation Programs, a 2.7 (3.0 preferred) overall GPA will be required for admission to all Teacher Education degree and licensure programs. Effective July 1, 2018, a 2.7 overall GPA will be required for graduating from all Teacher Education degree and licensure programs.