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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

Visiting Scholar Pierre Tulowitzki
With support from the University of Richmond offices of the Provost and International Education, the School of Professional & Continuing Studies was honored to host Dr. Pierre Tulowitzki as a Visiting Scholar from the Ludwigsburg University of Education (LUE) from June 21 to July 2, 2019.
Professor Bob Spires leads EnCompass study abroad trip to Thailand & Cambodia
Dr. Bob Spires, Assistant Professor of Education, and Dr. Monti Datta, Associate Professor of Political Science, collaborated in leading a short-term EnCompass Southeast Asia study abroad experience to Thailand and Cambodia this past summer to study NGOs and Social Healing.
Different Paths of Educational Leadership
Though Robert Stevens II, GC'17, and Jean Baker, GC'19, both graduated from the SPCS Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program, they forged quite different career paths within the field of education — while crediting the same program aspects for their promotions and successes.
Sarah Petty, C'19, advocates for nontraditional students in UR's Collegian, US News & World Report
Sarah Petty, C’19, who will complete a bachelor of arts in liberal arts with a concentration in education in December 2019, advocates for nontraditional students in articles in The Collegian, the University’s student newspaper, and in U.S. News & World Report.
Partners in the Arts concludes 4-day creativity workshop with an evening with author Josh Malerman, includes a screening of 'Bird Box' at Byrd Theatre
Partners in the Arts hosted New York Times bestselling author Josh Malerman on campus for a four-day storytelling workshop aimed at writers and educators. Local artists, university faculty as well as Malerman himself coached educators on crafting lesson plans that present content in a more engaging, digital story format.
SPCS graduates win 2018-2019 teacher of the year awards from local schools
Graduate education programs at the School of Professional & Continuing Studies cultivate teachers that are not only hired by numerous local schools, but also recognized and celebrated by their employers and students.

Resources

Teacher Preparation Handbook

Library Research Guide

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

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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