William & Mary - School of Education

    Robert C. Knoeppel, Dean
    Dorothy Osborne, Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Programs and Student Services
    Elizabeth Cavallari, Associate Director, Recruitment & Admissions

    Transforming students, schools, and communities

    The School of Education prepares transformative leaders for a rapidly-changing world and educational landscape. Our faculty, students, alumni and partners are constantly working to create new knowledge in the fields of educational theory, practice and policy — then taking that research and developing meaningful ways to put it to work in classrooms and clinics.

    Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work as educators. We strive to provide an inclusive environment for our students, faculty and staff and to equip our graduates with the tools, knowledge and dispositions to serve as advocates for justice in the field of education.

    We Value:

    • Innovative Teaching and Learning: We provide innovative and rigorous curricula through outstanding instruction and clinical supervision.
    • Influential Research: We engage in rigorous, ongoing, and actionable research that impacts educational practice and policy.
    • Community Engagement: We foster collaborative educational partnerships through research, professional development, and outreach services.
    • Cultural Competence and Diversity: We prepare culturally responsive, ethical, reflective, and collaborative leaders to transform schools and communities.
    • Positive climate: We support a safe, caring, and thriving community.

     

     

    Programs for students at every career stage
    Our graduate programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population that includes full-time and part-time students, differently abled students, mid-career professionals responding to rapid changes in their fields, people re-entering the paid work force after raising a family, and recent recipients of bachelor's or master's degrees preparing for advanced positions in the field of education.

    Professors who are leaders in the field
    Our faculty are recognized and respected around the world for instruction and research. They’re passionate about their own research as well as the success of their students — they are, after all, teachers first and foremost.

    Field experiences that will change your life
    You won’t be stuck in a lecture hall and you won’t have to wait until after graduation to begin making a difference in the lives of students and communities. Students are encouraged to craft their own unique academic journey — and opportunities abound to pursue meaningful, fulfilling experiences that allow students to both learn and contribute.

    A campus in the heart of historic Williamsburg
    Study at a campus that offers more than 300 years of history and countless beloved traditions. Williamsburg is easily accessible to both the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas.

    A focus on leadership in education
    Our graduate programs are designed to produce leaders — people with the passion, skills and tenacity to effect change in education. Our alumni achieve early recognition for their leadership, quickly becoming school leaders and innovators.

    A supportive community of scholars
    With over 900 students on campus and online, the School of Education is big enough to offer a diverse range of programs, people and experiences, but small enough to feel like family. You’ll make close connections with your fellow students and your professors — relationships that will stay with you for life and help you forge your own career path.

    Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs

    M.A.Ed.: Curriculum & Instruction (Elementary Education, ESL/Bilingual Education, Secondary Education, Special Education), Literacy Leadership
    M.Ed.: P-K12 Educational Leadership (online), Higher Education Administration

    Ph.D.: Counselor Education; Educational Policy Planning & Leadership (Curriculum & Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Gifted Education Administration)

    M.Ed.: Clinical Mental Health (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Couples, Marriage & Family Counseling, Military & Veteran Counseling, and School Counseling)
    We offer online master's programs in counseling (Clinical Mental Health, Military & Veterans and School).

    Ed.D: Executive EdD programs in K-12 Administration (hybrid), Higher Education Administration (hybrid), Gifted Education Administration (hybrid), and International School Leadership (fully online)

    M.Ed., Ed.S.: School Psychology

    Online Certificates: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ESL Education, Gifted Education, PK-12 Educational Leadership, Reading Specialist, Special Education.

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