Department of Education
Vision • Mission • Goals
Inspiring Educators. Empowering Leaders. Transforming Communities.
The SWOSU Department of Education is committed to preparing the next generation of teachers, counselors, and administrators through personalized learning, meaningful relationships, and hands-on experiences that make a real difference in today’s schools.
Our Vision
What We Aspire to Be
The Department of Education vision is to provide the necessary background in professional education for the development of competencies which will contribute to successful teaching, administration, and supervision in the elementary and secondary schools in our state, region, and nation.
We envision a community of learners who inspire, lead, and innovate—equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to elevate educational experiences for every student they serve.
Our Mission
What We Commit to Every Day
The Department of Education mission is to prepare and sustain exemplary teachers, counselors, and administrators with an emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of students, scholarship, diverse clinical experiences, and effective classroom techniques.
Our mission drives everything we do—from our personalized faculty support to our emphasis on real-world application and evidence-based practice.
Our Goals
How We Fulfill Our Vision and Mission
SWOSU’s Department of Education is dedicated to developing knowledgeable, compassionate,
and highly skilled educators.
Our goals include the following:
1. Provide a Comprehensive Foundation
Provide students with appropriate experiences in teaching, human growth and development,
educational psychology, content, methods and materials, and directed observation and
field practicum.
We ensure students engage in coursework and experiences that prepare them to meet
the needs of today’s diverse learners.
2. Develop Emerging Teachers Through Strong Relationships
Develop emerging teachers through modeling, mentorship, collegiality, and observation
and student teaching in cooperating public schools.
Faculty and mentor teachers guide students as they learn, grow, and transform their
instructional practice.
3. Prepare Effective, Globally Minded Professionals
Upon graduation from the initial or advanced programs, these professionals will possess
the content/pedagogical expertise, disposition to improve educational practices, and
the social/psychological preparation needed to function effectively in a global environment.
Graduates leave SWOSU ready to lead, innovate, and impact P–12 learning in a rapidly
changing world.
Accreditation
The SWOSU Department of Education is proud to uphold the highest standards of quality and accountability.
The Department of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA).
This accreditation reflects our commitment to excellence and ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of today’s classrooms and school systems.
