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Our three research and practice-oriented departments provide inspired learning opportunities that develop students into leaders in º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù. Our programs prepare students to transform lives on the local and national level, through hands-on teaching, research, policy, counseling, school administration, and º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù specialist positions. From strong partnerships with school systems to innovative research on how the brain influences complex learning behaviors, our academic programs are at the forefront of the field of º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù.
Our Departments
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At the º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù College of Education, we are fearlessly leading efforts to transform º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëùal contexts and learning experiences. We prepare students to be the next generation of scholars, educators, and leaders.
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