By the end of our programs, graduates from the Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies are:
Grounded in Vincentian values & ethics
Our graduates embody Vincentian values—such as public service, social and environmental justice, care for society’s most vulnerable, and respect for the dignity of all—through practices and advocacy that prioritize strong relationships, intentional community building, and holistic development.
Prepared and purposeful
Our graduates demonstrate skilled professional practice, integrate technology thoughtfully and ethically, adapt to diverse needs and challenges, and possess deep knowledge of their content area and evidence-based best practices.
Creative, adaptive, & innovative
Our graduates take responsible risks, adapt their work and collaborate with others, and use professional judgment to innovate and respond creatively to challenges.
Critically reflective and action-oriented
Our graduates are intellectually curious and imaginative, question assumptions, and seek to improve systems through reflective action.
Self-aware & emotionally skilled
Our graduates promote their own and others’ well-being through collective care.
Socially just and transformative
Our graduates understand institutional and systemic inequality, practice inclusion and equity, collaborate with communities to promote justice, and support efforts that uplift marginalized communities and sustain the health of democracy.
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One of our greatest strengths is our deep and broad partnership with schools in the Chicago region. In our programs, students gain an exceptional amount of practical, hands-on experience. Our instruction methods are personal; class sizes are small and are taught by faculty who are experienced teachers.