Program Goals

1. Develops candidates who demonstrate the highest standards of the teaching profession by promoting student-centered learning, fostering a deep understanding of their subject area; and acting with care in promoting the success and well-being of all their students.

2. Individualizes learning experiences, encourages reflection, and provides mentoring to support the variety of ways in which its candidates seek to apply the skills and attributes acquired while in the program.

3. Provides quality outreach and development programs that benefit the communities the program serves and enhance the professional growth of its faculty, candidates and alumni.

4. Works with other leaders in the field of education, University colleagues, program alumni, and associated partners to engage in and strengthen networks that advance professional practice.

5. Collects and analyzes data to inform decisions that support student and alumni growth and to ensure that the program meets or exceeds relevant standards and expectations while adhering to its specific goals and mission.

6. Holds its participants accountable to program requirements. To that end, while participating in the program, University students will be subject to all University policies and requirements.