University of Michigan School of Education

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The University of Michigan School of Education is the education school of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and is located in Ann Arbor, MI (the University of Michigan-Dearborn and The University of Michigan-Flint, while technically connected to the main, Ann Arbor campus in small ways, operate completely separate education schools on their own campuses). The School of Education offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. In 2006-2007 US News and World Reports ranked the School 9th overall. Individual program rankings are as follows: Administration/Supervision 9; Curriculum/Instruction 8; Education Policy 5; Educational Psychology 3; Elementary Education 8; Higher Education Administration 1; Secondary Education was ranked 10th.


School of Education

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Established 1921
Type Public
Endowment US$ million
Dean Deborah Loewenberg Ball
Faculty 93
Students 586
Location Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Campus Urban
Website http://www.soe.umich.edu/


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[edit] History

The School of Education's commitment to education can be traced to the first charter of the University of Michigania, approved by the territorial government in 1817, which initially gave the University control over the state's entire system of public instruction. Although this arrangement was changed, the links between the University and the state's schools were firmly established. They have remained strong through the years.

In the spring of 1879, the Regents of the University created the Chair of the Science and Art of Teaching, the first full-time, permanent professorial chair in any American college or university devoted exclusively to the preparation of teachers. This regental act recognized the fact that many University students would become teachers and school administrators and that without instruction in education they would not be prepared for their work.

John Dewey spent time at the University of Michigan and while not directly involved in the education program he did make a big imprint on the University and was instrumental in getting the State of Michigan school accreditation program started.

[edit] Philosophy

  • Theories are proven only through application.
  • Change occurs only through action.
  • Real differences are brought about by individuals, not institutions.

These are the precepts that now guide the School of Education in shaping the School's philosophy and in developing curriculum. Every year, professional educators enroll in advanced degree programs at the School of Education, drawn to U-M from around the country and around the world by the reputation of the University and the School. Students enrolled in the School of Education benefit from close working relationships with faculty, practitioners, and outstanding student colleagues. Collaborative research projects, fieldwork, and community outreach give students abundant opportunities to make connections between theory and practice.

[edit] About

In scholarship, the School of Education incorporates the spirit of inquiry essential to the generation and effective use of knowledge about education. By examining both substantive and methodological problems in education, constructive responses are developed from a research base. They are intended to influence both policy development and practice. Faculty members and students work with scholars from numerous related fields and with practitioners of many backgrounds and interests who are committed to education.

In teaching, the School provides a learning environment emphasizing informed inquiry, multicultural opportunity, educational technology, attention to individual differences, collaboration with others, and commitment to lifelong learning. High priority is placed on the educational growth of students and on enhancement of their potential leadership qualities.

The School is strongly committed to the increasingly complex task of educating teachers. At the same time, it is also strongly committed to preparing students to meet a broad spectrum of other educational needs and opportunities throughout the world. University of Michigan School of Education alumni are well equipped to serve in instructional, administrative, and policy positions in both private and public sector institutions.

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[edit] Undergraduate Programs


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