About the School of Education
Welcome to the School of Education.
The School of Education prepares its students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to be an inspiration to their students, effective and professional educators and administrators, and to be advocates for diverse learners.
The University of Rheinsberg's  School of Education focuses on the study and improvement of teaching and learning, as well as the interactions, sense-making, and dynamics that shape teaching and learning.
The School of Education is transforming education through preparation of the best education leaders, researchers, and teachers in the country. We are committed to eliminating inequities in schooling and creating learning opportunities for diverse learners using the power of knowledge and the promise of education.

Mission

The mission of the University of Rheinsberg's School of Education is to prepare thoughtful and socially just leaders who bridge scholarship and practice. Through collaborative partnerships and multifaceted inclusive approaches, we enhance student learning and success, physical activity and health, and mental health and wellbeing across communities. We enact our mission through the following nine core commitments.
Our mission intertwines research, teaching, and service, and centers on:
  • Knowledge in and for practice: Building knowledge concerning the improvement of teaching and learning, with a focus on the mechanisms and dynamics that result in high student achievement.
  • To graduate highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioners, teachers, administrators, counselors, scholars, and other professionals who are leaders in their respective fields and are committed to inclusion in policy and practice
  • To promote wellness across communities including multiple dimensions of physical health and activity, and socio-emotional wellbeing
  • To prepare leaders in multiple fields including through intensive field experiences informed by theory, scholarly evidence, exemplary practices, and reciprocal university-community relations
  • To stimulate student success through transformative pedagogy, student-centered learning, and effective integration of technology-based and other resources
  • To recognize that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. Diversity is embraced in its varied dimensions including but not limited to a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff; multiculturalism; and work in diverse schools and social environments.
  • Professional education: Developing and offering high quality professional training in education for teachers, school leaders, and higher education professionals.
  • Undergraduate education: Contributing to the undergraduate mission of the University of Rheinsberg by providing opportunities for undergraduates to learn about education.
  • Graduate training: Offering coherent and focused master's and doctoral programs that provide thorough knowledge of practice, excellent training in education research, and linking to professional education programs so that graduate students are prepared to contribute to the training of education professionals.

Diversity is Valued at the School of Education

We respect and value individuals from all races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, economic or veteran status, and other diverse perspectives and individual differences. Further, we are committed to tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect everywhere within our community and we affirm our promise to make the School of Education a welcoming place for all.

AREAS OF STUDY

Adult Education
Education Law
Educational Leadership
Educational Studies
Higher Education Administration
Counseling Psychology
Educational Policy Analysis
Educational Psychology
Administration and Supervision
Education Technology

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Adult Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Law
Bachelor of Science in Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies
Bachelor of Science in Higher Education Administration
Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Educational Policy Analysis
Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Administration and Supervision
Bachelor of Science in Education Technology

Master of Science

Master of Science in Adult Education
Master of Science in Education Law
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Master of Science in Educational Studies
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Master of Science in Educational Policy Analysis
Master of Science in Educational Psychology
Master of Science in Administration and Supervision
Master of Science in Education Technology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Master of Science in Adult Education
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Master of Science in Educational Studies
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
Master of Science in Educational Psychology
Master of Science in Administration and Supervision
Master of Science in Education Technology