The School of Education is comprised of the Department of Teaching and Learning, the Department of Counseling and Human Services, and the Department of Leadership and Higher Education.
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After developing skills to treat patients who have experienced trauma, U of R clinical mental health counseling student Jeff Pettis ’21 secured a job at a private practice where he’ll serve clients in the Coachella Valley.
Aliea Coston ’21 and her team of school counselors at Sierra High School in San Bernardino recently received a national award for using data to inform their practices and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
U of R doctoral student Sonal Patel ’24, who works for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, tapped students in the School of Education to help facilitate a free virtual computer science summer camp for 80 elementary school students.
“My doctoral journey at the University was a transformative experience guided by professors who shared a deep and committed belief to making a difference in the lives of children, contributing to narrowing the achievement gap, and guaranteeing equitable educational experiences.”
“The master’s program in Educational Administration prepared me for any leadership position. It was both rigorous and engaging, and the professors made the academic work meaningful by giving me the opportunity to align my fieldwork requirements with my full-time job.”
“If you love to teach, feel the weight of personal responsibility, and want to be a leader in education, this University is for you.”
“When searching for a program, it was critical for me to find one that is not only academically driven but hands-on and aligned with social justice, which is just what the doctorate program offers its students in every possible way.”
“We really connected in a way that made us sort of a family. We accomplished milestones together, and had strong personal connections right from the very start. I feel really blessed to be part of this special group of individuals, and I don’t think I’ll ever forget what we went through.”
“The professors are passionate about their field of work and have extensive experience in schools. It was important to me to have professors who always helped us apply the theory we learned from lectures and textbooks to the live school setting.”
