Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Science Education
The School of Education offers opportunities for undergraduate study, leading to degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, and Secondary Science Education. Each program is designed for aspiring educators and supports teacher candidates as they build knowledge, practice skills, conduct classroom research, and develop professional competencies for teacher certification, in their grade levels and content areas. These programs are aligned to national and state standards for the preparation of educators and are focused on ensuring student success on licensure and certification requirements. The experiences available through these programs involve extensive, supportive practice in local classrooms and exploration of relevant professional topics and skill development, facilitated by faculty who are leaders in research, teaching, and service.
Administration
Director
- Matthew P. Campbell - Ph.D. (Oregon State University)
Associate Director
- Johnna J. Bolyard - Ph.D. (George Mason University)
Faculty
Professors
- Autumn Cyprès - Ed.D. (Arizona State University)
Leadership Studies in Education - Allison Swan Dagen - Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Literacy Education - Aimee L. Morewood - Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Literacy Education - Melissa Sherfinski - Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Elementary Education; Educational Theory and Practice
Associate professors
- Johnna J. Bolyard - Ph.D. (George Mason University)
Elementary Education; Educational Theory and Practice - Carla Brigandi - Ph.D. (University of Connecticut)
Special Education - Matthew P. Campbell - Ph.D. (Oregon State University)
Secondary Mathematics Education; Elementary Education; Educational Theory and Practice - Jeffrey Carver - Ed.D. (Illinois State University)
Secondary Science Education; Elementary Education; Educational Theory and Practice - Sharon Hayes - Ph.D. (University of Florida)
Elementary Education; Educational Theory and Practice - Melissa Luna - Ph.D. (Northwestern University)
Elementary Education; Educational Theory and Practice - Erin McHenry-Sorber - Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Higher Education; Leadership Studies in Education; Educational Theory and Practice - Ann M. Richards - Ph.D. (University of Arizona)
Special Education - Sarah Selmer - Ed.D. (West Virginia University)
Elementary Education - Nathan M. Sorber - Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Higher Education; Educational Theory and Practice
Assistant professors
- Jake Follmer - Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Educational Theory and Practice - Courtney Shimek - Ph.D. (University of Georgia)
Literacy Education - Yuanhua Wang - Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Elementary Education; Secondary Science Education
Service Assistant Professor
- Elizabeth Osborne - Ph.D. (West Virginia University)
Social Studies Education