College of Education

Our strong programs build on our rich history as the first Normal School west of the Mississippi while preparing our graduates to address the needs of contemporary society. Our faculty, staff, and students are a vital part of Winona State’s ‘community of learners improving our world.’ As varied as our programs might be, they reflect our dedication to improving our world by focusing on strengthening families, schools, and communities

Full Range of Educational Programs and Degrees
The college comprises nine departments: Business Education; Counselor Education; Education (Winona); Education (Rochester); Educational Foundations, Research, and Technology; Educational Leadership; Physical Education and Sports Science; Recreation, Tourism, Therapeutic Recreation; and Special Education, as well as the WSU Children’s Center. We offer degree programs at the baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master, and specialist levels.  Degrees, certificates or licenses are offered in more than 25 different specializations.

Nationally Accredited Education Programs
All college programs are firmly grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Initial licensure and advanced programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Minnesota Department of Education and meet all standards established by professional education organizations. Counselor Education concentrations are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) and are recognized for state licensure in both school and community counseling. Educational Leadership is accredited by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA). The WSU Children’s Center is accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).