The Department of Education also offers basic undergraduate psychology courses which complement the teacher education program. These psychology courses are designed to give direct support to other academic departments by providing a substantial course of study in the area of psychology. The department does not offer a psychology major. The overarching goal of the teacher education programs is to develop culturally and ethnically sensitive instructional leaders who work to elevate the quality of schools and to improve achievement for all students, regardless of their environmental circumstances. The program strives to educate a diverse population of teachers who are able to address the unique challenges of the twenty-first century.
Emphasis is placed on preparing minority and rural educators.