School of Education
The Virginia Tech School of Education is a global catalyst for individual and social transformation through education, applied research, and advocacy. We take pride in challenging the status quo, and developing best practices in education, through our commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice. With world class programs for prospective teachers, educational leaders, mental health counselors, and leaders in higher education, there are many paths to a rewarding career serving our communities and the greater good.
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196
2021-2022
Total Graduates
~ $ 18 million
in Externally Funded
Research
3:1
Doctoral Students to
Faculty Ratio
Value/$
M.A. or M.S. + Teacher Licensure = higher starting salary
87%
Teacher Prep Grads
accepting teaching positions
2009-2019
95%
Teachers continuing in profession through 2nd year
2015-2019
We are servant leaders.
We are committed to Virginia Tech's Motto, "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve). We work with partners in education, counseling and community mental health, business, and industry to meet the needs of our region and beyond.
We are teacher-scholars.
We are committed to high-impact undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education practices. We pursue rigorous and active programs of research designed to build knowledge and make a positive difference in our communities of practice and the world.
We are champions of lifelong learning, diversity, equity, and social justice.
We are committed to research and practice that challenges the status quo, includes the voices and experiences of underrepresented populations, and expands opportunity and access to ongoing learning and the improved health and well-being of all.
School of Education News
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Faculty research informs classroom design for all learners , articleVirginia Tech students who identify as neuroatypical, having one or a combination of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, Asperger's, or anxiety, shared their classroom experiences with faculty in the School of Education and the School of Design.
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Ken Potter honored with emeritus status , articlePotter made significant contributions to the study and application of innovative technologies in instructional settings and the design and development of electronic performance systems to support online learning.
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Katherine Cennamo honored with emerita status , articleCennamo, a member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 27 years, focused her scholarship on the application of learning theories to instructional products, in particular, video-based learning.
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Nancy Bodenhorn honored with emerita status , articleBodenhorn, a member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 22 years, brought international visibility to Virginia Tech through her work in preparing and equipping counselors to serve in schools in the United States and abroad.
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Class of 2024: First undergraduate class in decades makes history for School of Education , articleThree undergraduates talk about about their experience with the School of Education, why they chose the field, and where they’re headed next.
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College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty, staff receive awards for excellence , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff award recipients at an April ceremony.
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