Education Department
The Vision of the Department of Education
The vision of the Professional Teacher Education Unit is to graduate dedicated educators who: value and pursue lifelong learning and service to others; believe in and are committed to the learning and success of all students; embody integrity, intellectual and moral courage, responsibility, fairness, and compassion; practice and teach respect for the diversity of human cultures; utilize their positions as educators to overcome ignorance and intolerance; and are leaders in the work place, the community, the nation, and the world at large. Additionally, we envision the unit to be a model to the field of education by employing faculty who themselves are dedicated educators.
The Mission of the Department of Education
The mission of the Professional Teacher Education Unit is to prepare educators who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve our stated vision ideals. To accomplish this, the unit works with candidates to build a community focused on ethical and intellectual development; provides candidates with specific content knowledge needed for their field, in addition to the liberal arts education provided by the institution; develops within candidates effective pedagogy through examination of theory and practical experience; provides candidates with experiences with diverse populations by partnering with elementary, middle, and high schools within the community; offers candidates opportunities to engage in professional inquiry and scholarship; and teaches candidates effective reflection and collaboration techniques.
Contact
Department of Education
Centenary College
2911 Centenary Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71134-1188
We are located in Centenary Square; see campus map.
The Department of Education at Centenary College of Louisiana is accredited with provisions from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs, including all undergraduate and graduate education programs at Centenary College. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.
