Welcome from the Department Chair

Greetings and Welcome to the department site.

 We in the department of Education and Special Education are confident that you will find what you need here to pursue your professional dreams of working with children and adults.

 Those of you wishing to teach in the schools will find a program that blends content knowledge with educational pedagogy. At the undergraduate level, teacher candidates interact with faculty from the Arts & Sciences to gain the content knowledge required for Virginia’s Standards of Learning and with Education faculty for the “best practices” and innovative methods for teaching the content at the elementary and middle school, and for those students with special needs. Those wishing to teach at the secondary level also benefit from instruction in research-based practice. Students have numerous experiences in the public school classroom beginning in the freshman year and culminating in a semester-long student teaching placement. Longwood University has a long and rich history of training the best teachers!

 Our graduate programs offer students and professionals opportunities to specialize in a variety of fields-Curriculum & Instruction, Community & College Counseling, Guidance & Counseling, Educational Leadership, School Library Media, and Special Education.

 I can say without fear of contradiction that our faculty members are Master Teachers who enjoy their part in developing teachers and professionals who make a difference in the lives of those they touch. I encourage you to consider one of the areas described here for your career. We stand ready to answer questions about our courses and programs and to advise you about opportunities and options you may have along the way.

 Stop in and say Hello!