College of Education

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André Green, Dean
J. Scott Glass, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Education
Daniel Dickerson, Associate Dean for Research
Holly Fales, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Educator Preparation
Janee’ Avent Harris, Assistant Dean for Faculty and Staff Development, Wellness, and Engagement
Sarah Sconyers, Director of Assessment, Data Management, and Digital Learning
Katie Schwartz, Director of the Center for STEM Education 
​Jerry Johnson, Director of the Rural Education Institute

The mission of the College of Education is the preparation of professional educators and allied practitioners, including professionals in adult education, higher education, counseling, instructional technology, and librarianship. Significant to this mission is a strong commitment to three important, related areas: the encouragement and nurturing of professional growth for educators and allied practitioners at all levels and in all areas of the educational endeavor, a continuing emphasis on and support for scholarship and research/creative activity, and service in all areas of professional education.

The College offers a number of graduate degree programs. 

• Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
  • Adult Education, MAEd  
  • Curriculum and Instruction, MAEd  
  • Elementary Education, MAEd  
  • Instructional Technology, MAEd  
  • Mathematics Education, MAEd  
  • Middle Grades Education, MAEd  
  • Reading and Literacy Education, MAEd  
  • Science Education, MAEd  
  • Special Education, MAEd   
• Master of Library Science (MLS)
  • Library Science, MLS  
• Master of Science (MS)
  • Counselor Education, MS  
• Master of School Administration (MSA) 
  • School Administration, MSA   
• Educational Specialist (EdS)
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, EdS  
• Doctor of Education (EdD)
  • Educational Leadership, EdD  

The College also offers a number of graduate certificates and licensure programs. Click on the above department links to explore.

Accreditation

Graduate teacher education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

Distance Education

Selected College of Education programs have been approved for distance education delivery. All programs may be available on-campus. For a complete listing of programs available partially or entirely through distance education, please refer to Online Degree and Certificate Programs , or contact individual department offices.

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