Dr. Larry Peach, Dean
Welcome to the College of Education at Tennessee Technological University. The College of Education offers comprehensive education and enrichment programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The college structure includes the departments of Academic Development, Counseling and Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Exercise Science Physical Education and Wellness, Music and Art, the Appalachian Center for Craft and a college-wide PhD program in Exceptional Learning. In addition to the departments, the college maintains faculty and student support units through the College Advising Center, A Learning Resource Center, the Positive Behavior Support Initiative, the Rural Education Service Office, and the administrative offices of the Dean and Associate Deans. A Child Development Laboratory provides childcare for students and faculty and is a field placement site for students in early childhood education programs. Technology support is provided to ensure that faculty, staff and students have state of the art equipped classrooms and technical assistance.
The departmental or unit leadership, faculty and staff are highly competent and are active in the instructional program, professional research and service in their respective areas of interest. The faculty and staff in the various departments and units have a strong commitment to student success. A welcoming, cordial environment is maintained throughout the college. Each student has an assigned advisor/mentor, faculty members are accessible for formal and informal conferences and a number of student-centered organizations are available in the college.
The Office of Teacher Education coordinates a viable program leading to licensure in thirty-five (35) academic programs. The programs managed through the Office of Teacher Education and the other academic departments are committed to helping students develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions required to foster intellectual, creative, social and personal responsibilities. Academic study and experiences, formal and informal, in their chosen fields of study will lead students to individual success and ultimately become lifelong learners.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredits the College of Education. This national council conducts routine reviews of the programs and services within the College to assure that all programs meet rigorous quality standards. In addition, the academic programs in the Department of Music and Art are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredit the academic programs in the Department of Music and Art. The Psychology and Counseling programs are pursuing national accreditation. The Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) accredit all programs in the College of Education. Teacher Education licensure programs are approved and accredited by the Tennessee Department of Education. It is a commitment of the administration, faculty and staff that the College of Education will graduate competent, caring professionals to live and work in a diverse, technological society.
We, in the College of Education, would like to encourage you to visit the College through an on-site visit or by our Tennessee Tech web site. New and transfer students are invited to contact my office or our Advising Center. It will be our pleasure to plan a program designed to meet your specific academic and professional needs.
