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We offer undergraduate programs leading to a bachelor's degree (BA) and graduate programs leading to Master of Education (MEd), Education Specialist (EdS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
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Values into Practice
Read how our students, faculty, and alumni translate educational values into research and practice.
Holistic teaching, collaborative research, community engagement, social justice. These are the lenses through which we consider every aspect of education, the values we put into practice every day. They influence the ways we teach our students, conduct our research, serve our communities, and work toward a global future that is more equitable and more just.
Interdisciplinary academics and coursework
Our programs are designed to help you develop versatile leadership skills that can be applied in the classroom and your community. Whether you're interested in teaching, research, leadership—or a combination of all three—we have an academic pathway that's right for you.
Research that makes a meaningful difference
We conduct forward-thinking research that informs decisions at every level of education. Our research promotes policies, practices, and partnerships that support the creation of educational systems and communities that are diverse, just, meaningful, and impactful.
In the spotlight
We're here for you! The Advising Center offers personalized, one-on-one guidance for Education majors, Education minors, and students in the exploratory track. Every semester students can participate in career development events, resume workshops, and community-building activities.
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In the news
CRJ Leads Evaluation of Boston-based Reciprocity Project with the help of the Chan Zuckerberg Institute Grant
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Grant, a 3-year, $1.5 million project, aims to evaluate and provide technical support for the Boston-based CCE.
Gregory Kelly Named New Dean of the College of Education
Professor Gregory J. Kelly has been selected as the next Dean of the College of Education, effective on July 1, 2024.
Zúñiga and SJE colleagues attend Intergroup Dialogue symposium at Mount Holyoke
Professor Ximena Zúñiga and alumni & friends of the Social Justice Education program participated in a symposium on Intergroup Dialogue Nov. 17-18.
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Accreditation
During its most recent visit, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education continued accreditation for the UMass Amherst College of Education for the maximum term of 7 years from 2015 to 2022.
The College of Education was first accredited in 1962. After the College of Education's most recent reaccreditation, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) merged to form the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP advances excellent educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen PreK–12 student learning. More information about the College's accreditation is available at NCATE's website.