Dean's Message
The College of Education at Butler University is dedicated to
preparing outstanding teachers, administrators, school counselors
and professionals in health-related professions including physical
education and exercise science. At a time when colleges of
education have never been more closely scrutinized for the way they
prepare students for careers in education-related fields, Butler
University has remained resolute in its commitment to providing
comprehensive and extended learning opportunities for our students
in a caring and person-centered environment. A special feature of
our teacher preparation programs involves an early introduction to
the profession of teaching. Students are encouraged and provided
with the opportunity to explore teaching as early as the freshman
year to ensure that this career path is a good match for their
interests and talents. Butler's professional development school
partnerships provide the student with additional opportunities for
working with practicing teachers to further expand their knowledge
and experience base. Individuals interested in pursuing graduate
degrees are offered the opportunity to study in the areas of
educational leadership, school counseling, and effective teaching.
Butler's College of Education utilizes a cohort approach for
establishing graduate classes in educational leadership and school
counseling. In this way, students have the opportunity to complete
their degree programs with peers they came into the program with,
and further engage each other in issues of common interest and
social importance. The Masters in Effective Teaching program allows
the student, in concert with a faculty advisor, to plan a course of
study that caters to the student's special interests while
providing instruction and experiential learning opportunities in
areas concurrent with society's needs.
The faculty, staff and administration of the College of
Education are clearly committed to providing the best possible
learning experience for our students. Butler's College of Education
remains on the cutting edge of technology and aspires to provide
opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage in
multicultural experiences. If you want to be involved in the most
important work in society, choose education. If you want to have
fun doing it, come to Butler!
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