A person who is to work effectively with people needs broad personal and professional knowledge and understanding. The College of Education strives to provide each student with a sound general education as well as preparation in an area of specialization. In addition, a prospective teacher must have an understanding of teaching and of learning, and skill in applying such understanding in the classroom. An awareness of the characteristics of growth and development of students and the role of learning in society is also needed. Each student in the College of Education works closely with an academic advisor who is associated with the curriculum in which the student is majoring.
Advisors assist students in developing academic programs and in adjusting to university life.
They also provide information and guidance about career choices. Advisors attempt to adjust each student s schedule of course work in accordance with the student s interests and capabilities. The college offers an orientation program during the summer for students planning to enter in the fall. Incoming students are encouraged to attend the orientation session so that acade mic assessments can be made and appropriate classes may be scheduled for the following term.