UC Davis School of Education
| UC Davis School of Education | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2002 |
| Type | Public |
| Dean | Harold Levine |
Academic staff | ~35[1] |
| Students | ~400[2] |
| Location | Davis, California |
| Website | http://www.education.ucdavis.edu/ |
The UC Davis School of Education, is one of 10 schools and colleges at the University of California, Davis. The school offers Ph.D., Ed.D, and M.A., degrees in education, as well as single and multiple subject teaching credentials. The current and founding dean of the school is Harold Levine.[3]
About
Education on the Davis campus dates back to 1918, shortly after opening, with a training program to prepare teachers to provide instruction in raising crops and animals commercially. The School of Education, formed in 2002 as a reconstitution of a long-standing division within the College of Letters and Sciences, is built on a legacy that began with the first teacher-training program on the Davis campus 85 years ago.
Focus areas at the School of Education are aligned with the needs of the State: English learners; math, science and technology; neurodevelopment and education; literacy; and policy. Efforts in faculty hiring, program development and partnership building focus on those needs. The school is expanding its work with practicing educators through professional development programs and graduate degree programs designed especially for veteran educators. As part of a land-grant university, the School has a role in training teachers and education leaders, providing policy analysis and recommendations, conducting research to improve instruction, and increasing the public’s awareness and knowledge of education issues.
Faculty Expertise
The faculty at the School of Education are committed to bridging research and practice for the benefit of schools and learners. They do their work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment that favors innovation and cooperation with all segments of education. Faculty featured here are representative of how the School of Education aligns its expertise with the needs of the state and nation:
- Jamal Abedi is professor of education and specializes in standardized assessments for English learners and students with disabilities. Abedi has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award and American Educational Research Professional Service Award. Learn more about him here: education.ucdavis.edu/faculty-profile/jamal-abedi
- Cindy Passmore is an associate professor and chair of the Graduate Group in Education. Passmore specializes in science education, is an expert on modeling, and is active in the implementation of NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), including developing an online resource of curriculum and embedded professional development to support high school biology teachers. Learn more about her here: education.ucdavis.edu/faculty-profile/cindy-passmore
- Tobin White is an associate professor of education and studies the use of technology in teaching and mathematics. He specializes in using mobile computing to engage learners with STEM practices. White has been awarded with the National Science Foundation Early Career Development Program Grant. Learn more about him here: education.ucdavis.edu/faculty-profile/tobin-white
- Michal Kurlaender is an associate professor of education and a UC Davis Chancellor's Fellow. She specializes in education policy and investigating students' educational pathways and access to postsecondary schooling. She also leads research on the impact of racial and ethnic diversity on student outcomes. Learn more about her here: education.ucdavis.edu/faculty-profile/michal-kurlaender
Academic programs
The School offers a range of academic and professional development programs that prepare university faculty and research professionals, as well as teaching and administrative leaders for the world of public education (K-16).
The PhD in Education is a multidisciplinary program offered by the Graduate Group in Education. The Designated Emphasis (DE) in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies (WRaCS) offers PhD students in affiliated programs the opportunity to prepare for leadership roles in writing research, teaching, and program administration. PhD emphasis areas include:
- Language, Literacy & Culture
- Learning & Mind Sciences
- Mathematics Education
- School Organization & Educational Policy
- Science & Agricultural Education
The Capital Area North Doctorate in Educational Leadership, CANDEL, is a joint doctoral program in Educational Leadership Ed.D between the University of California at Davis and Sonoma State University. Serving the greater Sacramento and northern California areas, the EdD program is designed to produce exemplary leaders in schools, community colleges and related areas within education. Formulated in 2005, CANDEL is fully accredited by WASC and aims to cultivate educational leaders from public schools, community colleges, state and local educational agencies, and organizations serving education in California. Program participants include principals, district office and county office of education staff, teachers, consultants, community college presidents and vice-chancellors and other current or aspiring leaders.
The School offers an MA/Credential track that integrates the MA with the Teaching Credential and focuses particularly on classroom-based research, as well as a one-year MA in education policy.
The Teaching Credential Program, in conjunction with the MA Program's MA/Credential track, offers qualified students the option to obtain both a Master of Arts in Education degree and a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential (optional BCLAD emphasis) in a combined five-quarter program.
