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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

SPCS graduate students invited to participate in summer leadership course in Germany
Graduate students in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies are invited to participate in “Comparative Leadership in a Global Context,” a summer course that includes a one-week study abroad component in Germany.
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. 
Maria Gianferrari, Children's Author
Maria Gianferrari, a Virginia-based children’s book author, shared her experience as a writer and her path to achieving this goal at the the University of Richmond in October. Hers is a story of inspiration and obstacles overcome.
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Resources

Teacher Preparation Handbook

Library Research Guide

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Department of Education
North Court Academic, Suite 300
421 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA, USA, 23173

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

Chair: Patricia Stohr-Hunt
Administrative Coordinator: Liza Carpenter