Mission of the Department

In harmony with the University's and the college of Arts and Science's mission statements the Education Department proposes to prepare individuals at the undergraduate and graduate levels for service as professional educators in public and church related schools in grades K-12.

We aim to develop reflective problem solvers and communicators who use critical thinking and inquiring spirits. Our goal is to prepare teachers who effectively carry out their roles through the application of their professional knowledge, dispositions and performances, implementation of relevant research findings, and making choices consistent with a sense of vocation, professional ethics, and personal responsibility while maintaining respect for human differences, dignity, and equality.

We are committed to further develop knowledge, dispositions, and skills in (1) cultural and global awareness and sensitivities within our teacher candidates and our community,  (2) collaborative partnerships with the community including elementary, middle, and secondary schools, and curriculum integration of subject matter knowledge and information on social forces and concerns that drive education.

Contact us at 1-888-Go-Valpo or Education.Dept@valpo.edu.