A teacher in the making.
School of Education & Social Sciences
Welcome to the School of Education & Social Sciences
Dear Prospective students.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in joining the Department of Education. The Department of Education is approved by the Alabama State Department of Education to offer the following programs:
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Mathematics Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Vocal Choral Education
- Music Instrument Education
- Religious Education
All programs are nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) More than 90% of our graduates are employed in the teaching field.
Again thank you for your interest in our programs.
– DEAN, Dr. James Mbyirukira
OUR DEPARTMENTS
The school provides quality Christian education that challenges each student to set higher expectations for his/her intellectual and professional growth and to help each student to expand his/her understanding of society and human behavior.
SCHOOL NEWS
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