About Us
The Education Department prepares learners to be effective practitioners through coursework based on the principles of cultural competency, anti-bias philosophy and teaching strategies, innovative technological opportunities, and value for the connection of learners to their families and community.
Mission
The Education Department offers outcomes based, quality learning experiences, with individualized support and advising to students in pursuit of their educational, family and/or career goals.
Core Values for Instruction
Respect for the dignity, worth, culture, and uniqueness of each individual student
The ongoing, cyclical process of theory-action-reflection as an essential teaching strategy
Experiences that offer multiple ways to construct knowledge
Adherence to established standards of professionalism, ethics, and best practices in the fields of early childhood and school-age education, special education, teacher preparation, and adult education
The use of a variety of pedagogy and assessment strategies to accommodate individual student's learning needs