College of Education

“The mission of the College of Education is to prepare high-quality educators and leaders who engage in research-based instruction and reflective practice, meet ethical and professional standards, participate in innovative collaborative endeavors, are committed to lifelong learning, are dedicated to making the world a better place through education, and whose actions reflect valuing diversity. The College has an exceptional and diverse faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Through rigorous inquiry, they look to expand the realm of knowledge about teaching, learning and educational leadership.”

Dean Claire C. Cavallaro
College of Education

Dean
Claire C. Cavallaro

Associate Dean
Karen S. Ivers

Assistant Dean
Aimee Nelson

Dean’s Office
College Park 500
657-278-3411

College Website
ed.fullerton.edu

The College provides educators, leaders and professionals in various learning environments with the ability to apply critical and informed thinking to professional practice and problem-solving and to use these skills and attributes to become change agents in their schools, communities and other work places. The College prepares students to become active and critical thinkers in order to meet academic requirements related to university learning.

The College of Education is organized into the following departments: Educational Leadership, Elementary and Bilingual Education, Reading Education, Secondary Education and Special Education. In addition, there is an Instructional Design and Technology program for graduate students, and a Doctor of Education program.