Academic Affairs

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Academic Affairs at the College of Education encompasses a wide range of crucial services and responsibilities. We are here to provide comprehensive advising services for our undergraduate students, guiding them on their academic journey and helping them make informed decisions about their education. We also play a vital role in managing graduate fellowships and both undergraduate and graduate scholarships, ensuring that our students have access to the financial support they need to excel in their studies. Additionally, we address matters related to academic integrity and grade appeals, upholding the highest standards of educational ethics. Our team is actively involved in curriculum and course development, constantly working to provide the best possible educational experience. We also oversee professional preparation programs that lead to State of Arizona certification, equipping our students with the credentials they need for successful careers. Lastly, we foster and maintain essential relationships between the College of Education and our partner schools and districts, facilitating collaboration and enriching the educational landscape for all involved.

The Office of Student Services is available to advise current and interested students on the requirements of each of the college’s undergraduate programs:

• Early Childhood Education 
• Elementary Education 
• Deaf Studies 
• Mild to Moderate Disabilities 
• Leadership and Learning Innovation 
• Rehabilitation Studies & Services 

And the seven minors:

• Adolescents, Community and Education 
• American Sign Language
• Educational Psychology     
• Global Education
• Leadership Studies and Practice
• Recreation and Sport in Communities, Parks and Schools 
• Special Education & Rehabilitation 

Student Services staff members also assist with recruiting, serve as liaisons to other campus units such as CATS Academics, and sponsor the College of Education Ambassadors and the Future Teachers Clubs. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Scholarship Coordinator work with the Departments to award more than 1.4 million dollars in Graduate College Responsibility Tuition Waivers, Graduate Fellowships, and Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships.

When issues arise with students’ academic integrity or when students would like to appeal a grade, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will assist both students and faculty concerning procedures and processes. Working with the College of Education Academic Programs Committee (APC) and the College of Education Departments, Academic Affairs personnel provide requisite forms for developing or modifying new courses or programs. Working with the State of Arizona Department of Education, Academic Affairs provides updates on rules and procedures and, wherever possible, develops campus-wide approaches to program review and documents for placing students in field assignments and Student Due Process procedures.

Academic Affairs also works with programs on special projects such as the Arizona Teaching Fellows and the Arizona Teachers Academy.