The School of Education strives for a stimulating, positive environment and provides its students with professional faculty who emulate and model the profession competencies, skills, and affects expected of Delta State University graduates from the School of Education. The professional faculty and administration have numerous professional responsibilities. Quality of instruction and professional service are critical to the mission of this regional university. Scholarly works and publications are strongly encouraged as professional outcomes for the entire university faculty and administration. Through evaluation processes the effectiveness of degree programs is a significant goal.
Primary importance is given to the academic and scholarly development of students.
Equally important are the necessary professional skills for career success. The work ethic of graduates and their demonstrated empathy and human relations skills are traditions associated with graduates of the School of Education. Within the School of Education the numerous degree programs that train professional educators exist to prepare graduates to address societal needs, educational needs and personal needs. All education degree programs are created to prepare individuals to function in professional service careers. Provide faculty and students with a positive, stimulating, learning environment.