Patton College of Education

“Unified in the Pursuit of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.”

Teaching is more than a job; it is a rewarding career.  If you have the dedication and passion to pursue a career in education, the Patton College of Education can help you reach your goal.  We work closely with our surrounding schools and districts to design and implement quality educator training programs that prepare successful teachers at the elementary, middle, or high school levels.  

In addition, the Patton College of Education understands that schools need teachers who are dedicated to learning, leading, and empowering others through their professional knowledge and leadership skills. Therefore, the goal of our Teacher Leader Master’s Program is to equip teachers with the necessary leadership skills to positively transform their classrooms, schools, districts, and the profession.

Patton College of Education faculty members have many years of combined experience within P-12 classrooms. They are committed to the success of every student and provide the ongoing support that is so important to our teacher education candidates.  The majority of our students obtain jobs the first year after graduation and remain in education throughout their careers.

Programs of study

All PCOE degree programs are offered as either BA or BS degree options, unless specified.

Vision
Unified in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, the Patton College of Education will empower students to become dedicated, highly qualified educators who will strive to transform the landscape of the schools and communities they serve.

Mission
The mission of the Patton College of Education is to pursue excellence in teaching and learning through the development of teacher candidates’ professional skills and understanding of the learner and learning, content knowledge, instructional practices, and professional responsibilities.

Core Values:

• Academic Excellence:  We are committed to providing exceptional education programs aligned with relevant state and national standards and that have opportunities for rigor, innovation, research-informed practices, and support for critical thinking, problem solving, and thoughtful inquiry.
• Collaboration: We are committed to fostering collaboration with all stakeholders within education, our school, and community.
• Diversity: We are committed to building a program that meets the diverse needs of all students, ensures equal opportunity for success regardless of experiences and personal differences, and attracts a diverse body of students, faculty, and staff.
• Leadership and Service: We are committed to developing leaders in our schools who serve others with compassion; use best practices informed by relevant data and current research; and engage in reflective practices to foster professional growth.
• Equity: We are committed to building systems that focus on reducing achievement gaps and that value and empower others.

Accreditation

The teacher education programs for initial and advanced certification listed below are accredited through the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP):

Initial Certification Teacher Education Programs

Elementary Grades

Middle Grades

• English 
• Mathematics 
• Science 
• Social Studies 

Secondary Grades

• Biological Science
• Chemistry 
• English 
• Mathematics 
• Social Studies 

P-12 Education 

• Integrated Music Education 

Advanced Certification Teacher Education Programs 

Teacher Leader Master’s/Post Master’s

KEA-Aspiring Educators Student Program

The KEA-Aspiring Educators Student Program is a professional association for college students preparing to enter the teaching profession. Through its affiliation with the KEA, KEA-AESP provides college students assistance, benefits, professional resources, and the opportunities to learn, not only from each other, but from a network of advisors and professional educators. 

Chapter Directory:

• Theresa Dawahare and Michael King, Patton College Sponsors
• Alyson Wright, President
• Kierra Akers, Vice-President
• Ava Smith, Treasurer
• Madison Horn, Secretary
• Jayden Alley, Reporter
• Chloe Roberts and Carly Sparks, Co-Publicists