Teacher Education Department

To be the premier Teacher Education program in the four-state area

To develop competent, reflective educators and administrators who can successfully teach and lead a diverse population in a complex and changing world

• Provide students multiple opportunities for meaningful practicum and internship experiences in diverse settings.
• Provide students with high-quality, supportive faculty who are experts in their fields.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Engage in a continuous improvement process to ensure our programs are current and relevant.

• a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices.
• development of teacher and administrator candidates as data-driven decision makers.
• development of teacher and administrator candidates who can teach and lead a variety of people.
• cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with P-12 partners, community professionals, and alumni.
• providing teacher and administrator candidates high-quality advising, guidance, and mentoring.
• providing teacher and administrator candidates meaningful, hands-on practicum and internship experiences in diverse placements.