Mission:
The mission of the College of Education is to teach brilliantly, innovate boldly, advocate passionately, and serve faithfully, and to grow teachers and leaders who embody these ideals.
Vision:
To be the leading Christ-centered educator preparation program in the world, elevating excellence in our profession, and radically championing life abundant for all students, families, and communities.
What makes us unique?
- Opportunities to engage with children and educators in school and classroom settings from your very first education course taken as a freshman
- Emphasis on advocacy for children, families and communities throughout coursework
- Nationally recognized and locally respected education faculty members with terminal degrees, many years of experience as classroom teachers, teacher leaders, administrators, and teacher educators
- Strong partnerships with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) and the surrounding districts
- Individualized approach: support with preparing for state-required teacher licensure examinations and clinical placements
- Preparation for effectively integrating technology into your planning, instruction, and assessment practices
- Preparation and practice with designing and delivering engaging, academic standards-aligned lessons
- Preparation and support for using culturally responsive approaches to instruction and classroom management
- A student teaching experience in the final semester of study which includes mentoring and profession support from your mentor teacher, your College of Education faculty, and a clinical teaching supervisor
- 96% career placement rate
- 100% of employed graduates are in positions aligned with their career goals