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The Department of Education is an academic unit offering bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees, and professional courses of study including certificate programs. The facilities on campus, local school districts, public agencies and private corporations are regularly utilized to provide students with a rich spectrum of clinical and community-based experiences.

Vision:  We endeavor to research and lead in the education of children, youth, and adults who will contribute to the development of inclusive, diverse, equitable, and sustainable communities.

Mission:  We are committed to understanding and preparing culturally sustaining, reflective professionals through community engagement in diverse educational contexts to promote academic excellence and opportunity through innovative and responsive programming.

Each year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) administers a system for determining administers a system for determining "Educator Preparation Institution (EPI) Performance Scores" for all colleges and universities in Michigan that prepare K-12 teachers. The EPI performance scores are based on four categories which incorporate five data sources:  1) Candidate Selection and Completion, 2) Knowledge and Skills for Teaching, 3) Performance as Classroom Teachers, and 4) Robust Clinical Experiences. Educator Effectiveness.  For the 2024 EPI Performance Score, we received a total score of 85.3%.