Education - School of Arts & Sciences - University of Richmond

The Department of Education draws students from across disciplines to examine the institution of education and its role in society. Our department also trains teachers to have a strong background in educational theory and practice and to acquire expertise in their chosen academic discipline.

Department News and Stories

Discussing School Safety Reform in Virginia

The SPCS Graduate Education program hosted a non-partisan, community discussion titled “Virginia School Safety Reform” on Oct. 16, 2019, as part of the Graduation Education Speaker Series. The panel discussion focused on the recent shift toward mental health as an approach to school safety.

Educational leadership graduates earn promotions in local schools, divisions & organizations

Graduates of the School of Professional & Continuing Studies graduate program in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies have received professional promotions in local schools, school divisions, government agencies and local businesses.

Children's Authors on Campus

Dr. Angela Leeper, director of the University’s Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) has organized efforts for children's book authors and illustrators to speak at the University of Richmond every semester since 2011. Her efforts provide professional enrichment to education students and connect the university and greater Richmond communities.

SPCS celebrates faculty promotions & service awards at annual ceremony

Faculty in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies celebrated promotion announcements and service awards during the annual awards ceremony held during the spring faculty meeting on January 10, 2020.

Beverley Steele, GC'19

Beverley Steele, GC’19, shares her educational pathway from her childhood in Granada to studying at VCU, teaching in Henrico County, studying at UR and being named assistant principal at Henrico County’s Freeman High School.

Brown and Honsinger Published
Mavis Brown, associate professor of education and interim chair of the Department of Education, has published "Preparing trauma-sensitive teachers: Strategies for teacher educators" in The Teacher Educators' Journal with Adjunct Assistant Education Professor Connie Honsinger.

Resources

Teacher Preparation Handbook

Library Research Guide

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

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Department of Education
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University of Richmond
Richmond, VA, USA, 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8428
Fax: (804) 287-6369

Chair: Patricia Stohr-Hunt
Administrative Coordinator: Liza Carpenter