A DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT PARTNER
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
Inclusiveness of students from communities underrepresented in higher education, particularly racial and ethnic communities, creates a better academic environment for all students and is a goal we are committed to reaching. The University of Utah Graduate School is dedicated to collaborating with university entities to create a campus climate that accommodates all members of the graduate community. The Office of Diversity in The Graduate School partners with graduate academic departments to achieve these goals. At the University of Utah, we want all graduate students to feel respected and free to participate in graduate education and achieve their highest potential. Thank you for your interest in the University of Utah Graduate School. We are convinced that you will be very satisfied with the services that we offer.
Our Mission
The mission of the College of Education is to create a learning environment that fosters discovery and dissemination of knowledge to promote learning, equitable access, and enhanced learning outcomes for all students. Through the integration of outstanding teaching, research, and community outreach, the College of Education investigates significant issues impacting education policy and practice, while preparing its students for leadership and excellence within a diverse and changing educational community.
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About University of Utah
The Department of Education, Culture, and Society is one of the top social foundation programs in the country. It is committed to the study and pursuit of social justice in education using cutting-edge frameworks that address class, race, ethnicity, and gender in educational policy and practice. ECS offers Ph.D., M.ED., M.A., and M.S. program specialties in curriculum theory, anthropology, sociology, history, and the philosophy of education. The coursework is designed to help students construct a better understanding of patterns in educational inequality, while countering these inequities by creating an environment where working class students and students of color have, create, and promote equal educational opportunities.
Grad School Programs
Many of our COE programs, such as the teacher education program through the Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE), are nationally ranked and/or accredited by national organizations. There are also course offerings of high quality across all departments in the college, which include Education, Culture and Society; Educational Leadership and Policy; Educational Psychology; and Special Education. Depending on a student’s major, there are opportunities to meet degree requirements by taking classes in other university colleges (e.g., Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social and Behavioral Science). These offerings, and the COE faculty’s extensive collaboration with researchers at colleges and universities in Utah and throughout the country, ensure that students will receive an exemplary education to prepare them for careers that will make a difference for children and families in their schools and communities.
Diversity, Access & Equity
DIVERSITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
We in the Office for Equity and Diversity are comprised of leaders, experts, and educators who drive the University’s efforts to create a safe and welcoming campus climate.
GRADUATE SCHOOL, OFFICE OF DIVERSITY
The University of Utah Graduate School is dedicated to collaborating with university entities to create a campus climate that accommodates all members of the graduate community.
CENTER FOR ETHNIC STUDENT AFFAIRS (CESA)
We work hard to make CESA an inclusive and safe space for everyone. Come visit us and see for yourself!
pathways for American Indians
PATHWAYS FOR AMERICAN INDIANS THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION
The College of Education at the University of Utah is dedicated to creating pathways for American Indians that lead to educational excellence in a variety of education fields. Four departments and the Urban Institute for Teacher Education, offer preparation for teachers, leaders, counselors, and educational researchers.
Our Programs
The College of Education at the University of Utah is dedicated to creating pathways for American Indians that lead to educational excellence in a variety of education fields. Four departments and the Urban Institute for Teacher Education, offer preparation for teachers, leaders, counselors, and educational researchers.
The Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE) prepares educators to serve urban students and educational communities in all their rich diversity. The department of Education, Culture and Society is one of the top social foundation programs in the country. It is committed to the study and pursuit of social justice in education. The department of Education Leadership and Policy prepares researchers, leaders, and policy makers in PK-20 settings. The department of Educational Psychology emphasizes the application of behavioral sciences to education and psychological processes. The department of Special Education prepares special education teacher candidates and general teacher candidates to work with people with disabilities.
The U of U’s teacher education program, in partnership with public education, provides the foundation and experience to work with Utah’s students in communities from urban to rural, across age and ability levels, and from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Because our teacher education program is part of a research university, students will learn from and be challenged by some of the leading educational scholars in the world. Our location in a diverse metropolitan provides excellent opportunities for real-world field experience.
The Ed.D. in K12 Leadership and Policy is designed to provide advanced preparation to individuals with experience working as administrators in K12 public schools, charter schools, or related educational organizations. Based on a model of professional inquiry, the Ed.D. Program emphasizes the use of theory in directing its field-based approach to problem solving. Students will study theory and research in the core domains of organization, leadership, inquiry methods, and in selected areas of specialization. They will use the knowledge gained in these areas of study to frame problems of administrative practice and to seek, critically examine, and apply information to solve problems.
The University of Utah has a comprehensive list of all available scholarships and fellowships available in the Diversity & Equity Office. If you have questions, please contact Anthony Shirley.
Our Diversity
The mission of the UITE is to prepare educators to serve urban students and educational communities in all their rich diversity. We conceive of educational diversity as the dynamic engagement of a range of cultural and urban traditions, including individual differences in ability. In preparing teachers and leaders to work within and across differences, we collaborate with community-based initiatives, seek out community partners, and continually work to discover fresh and innovative ways to approach both curriculum and pedagogy. Our goal is an educational process in which teachers, leaders, and teacher educators draw upon multidisciplinary research and direct urban inquiry to serve all students well. We welcome prospective teachers to this vital, sometimes daunting but always exhilarating, challenge.
Virtual Tour of Educator Xavier Lara
Our Dean
In our college, you will find a diverse and vibrant community of faculty, staff, and students who embrace our vision to:
– Support equity and diversity across the college and in the community
– Facilitate learning through cutting-edge research and practice in multiple and diverse contexts
– Lead innovation in education through interdisciplinary research and collaboration
– Promote a culture of theory- and data-informed inquiry, reflection, and action
– Encourage community-engaged learning and scholarship.
Get In Touch
University of Utah
College of Education
1721 Campus Center Drive, SAEC 3202
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84112
Telephone: 801-581-7158
Hours: M-F: 8am – 5pm
Non-Discrimination Policy
Our policy is to make decisions concerning applicants, students, faculty, and staff on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to our educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating against individuals based on characteristics such as race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job or course of study requirements is consistent with the purposes of a university and with the law.
