{"id":7079,"date":"2025-05-09T11:25:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=7079"},"modified":"2025-05-09T14:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:03:03","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"hero__media\">\n                        <picture>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/WSU_Students-2023-03-01_142051.jpg\" alt=\"placeholder\">\n            <\/picture>\n                     \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero__container\">\n            <div class=\"breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs__container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\">Academics<\/a> <span class=\"breadcrumbs__separator\"><\/span> <span class=\"current\">Page<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"hero__content\">\n                <div class=\"hero__text\">\n                                        <h1 class=\"hero__title\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">College of Education<\/h1>                    <div class=\"hero__description\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n                        <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214583980 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214583980 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The College of Education offers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214583980 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">accredited<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214583980 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> undergraduate and graduate programs that lead the way in research-informed best practices with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214583980 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">applied<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214583980 BCX2\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">experiences.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/college-of-education\/education-programs\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button--\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Explore Education Programs<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"secnav\">\n    <div class=\"secnav__content\">\n    <ul id=\"menu-college-of-education\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-7096\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/education-programs\/\">Education Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7119\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/program-admission\/\">Program Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7118\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/education-program-costs-scholarships\/\">Education Program Costs &amp; Scholarships\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7174\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7174\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/student-success\/\">Student Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7173\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7173\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/clinical-experiences\/\">Clinical Experiences<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7172\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7172\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/licensure\/\">Licensure<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7117\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7117\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/education-academic-departments\/\">Education Academic Departments &amp; Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"preparing-educators-for-today\u2019s-learners\" class=\"h2\">Preparing Educators for Today\u2019s Learners<\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"panel__description panel__description--wide\">\n                        <p>Few professions are as critical to a healthy society as teaching, counseling, and leadership. <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p>All College of Education programs are fully accredited and firmly grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Programs and courses are thoughtfully crafted by our experienced faculty, who model best practices in teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students also have a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities starting their first year at WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students complete our programs feeling prepared, confident, and excited for rewarding careers.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"not-your-traditional-classroom\" class=\"h2\">Not Your Traditional Classroom<\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"panel__description panel__description--wide\">\n                        <p>At WSU, we build on the noble traditions of the teaching profession with new knowledge and modern practices that are responsive to today\u2019s education environment. <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n<div class=\"feature-grid\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/winona-campus\/education-village\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Education Village<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Opened in 2019, the Education Village brings together state-of-the-art technology, collaborative clinical experiences, and academic excellence within teacher education programs and learning spaces.  <\/p>\n<p>In this way, future teachers are prepared with the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of school districts and communities in Southeast Minnesota and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/outdoor-education-recreation\/climbing-center\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Outdoor Education &amp; Recreation Center<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Learning can\u2019t be contained within four walls. <\/p>\n<p>The Outdoor Education &amp; Recreation Center offers training and certification opportunities so students can teach in any environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/childrens-center\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Children&#8217;s Center<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Through the WSU Children\u2019s Center, students can complete practicum hours and gain hands-on experience in the classroom\u2014right on campus. <\/p>\n<p>The Children&#8217;s Center provides education and care for infants, toddlers, and children in elementary school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/WSU-Tyler-Peil-feature-2025-04-09-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler Piel '25\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/news.winona.edu\/22479\/degrees-of-impact-tyler-peils-wsu-journey\/\" class=\"wsu-link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">From Student to Leader<\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   <p>Drawn to Winona State for its small classes and welcoming vibe, Tyler Peil &#8217;25 quickly got involved and found his path in Sport Management.<\/p>\n<p>While finishing his master\u2019s degree, he helped other students grow and became a stronger leader himself.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/WSU-Student-Laptop-Library-2021-06-30-10-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eschoolnews.com\/digital-learning\/2025\/02\/28\/ai-k-12-instructional-coaches\/\" class=\"wsu-link\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">AI in Education Research<\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   <p>Winona State Education Studies, Leadership Education, and Physical Education &amp; Sport Science faculty led a national survey on how K-12 teachers use AI in classrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Their work, featured in eSchoolNews and KTTC, is helping shape how schools and instructional coaches use technology to support students.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Inside-Winona-State-Center-for-Student-Success-Partner-District-Event-teachers-feature-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Center for Student Success hosts Partner District Event to get future teachers jobs.\">\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__subheading\">\n       <a>Getting Future Teachers Hired<\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature__details\">\n   <p>Future teachers from Winona State met with 12 school districts at the Partner District Event, completing 161 mock interviews.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the College of Education&#8217;s Center for Student Success, this event led to 62 confirmed teaching placements\u2014a big win for Warriors preparing for the classroom.<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"accreditation\" class=\"h2\">Accreditation<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p>Initial licensure and advanced programs are accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/pelsb\/\">Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school and clinical mental health counseling masters\u2019 programs are accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cacrep.org\/\">Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)<\/a>. These programs are also recognized for initial state licensure by the PELSB and the <a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/boards\/behavioral-health\/\">Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT)<\/a> respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational Leadership is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/bosa.mn.gov\/BOSA\/index.htm\">Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSU Children&#8217;s Center is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/\">National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-cta-block feature-cta-block__100 feature-cta-block--fullwidth\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/WSU_Education-Village-2020-07-15_104834.jpg')\">\n    <div class=\"feature-cta-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-cta-block__title\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n            Questions?        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"feature-cta-block__description\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n            <p>We&#8217;d love to tell you more about the degree programs, resources for students and partner schools, and news from the College of Education. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"button-row\">\n            \n<a href=\"mailto:education@winona.edu\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Email WSU College of Education<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU&#8217;s College of Education offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs that lead the way in research-informed best practices with applied experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":7839,"parent":16,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-full-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[345],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7079","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coe"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7079","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7079"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7079\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17535,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7079\/revisions\/17535"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7079"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}