"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey

1912 – Birth of the School of Pedagogy

The School of Pedagogy was created with the goal of preparing graduates of 91����Ƶ in high school education.

1925 – Education Electives Offered

Education electives were offered in the College of Liberal Arts and for Jesuits identified as good teachers.

1929 – Education Became a Minor

The education program became a minor.

1951 – Credential Courses Begin

Dr. Edwin Brown hired; Department of Education begins to take form.

1964 – Counseling Psychology Program

Department of Counseling Psychology begins, offering credential and MA programs in School Counseling.

1970 – Elementary Training Expansion

The teacher preparation program expanded to include elementary training; counseling program expanded as well.

1973 – Master’s in Special Education

University began offering a master's degree in Special Education with a credential.

1979 – School Administration Program

An advanced-degree program in School Administration started based on recommendations from local superintendents.

1981 – Division of Counseling Psychology and Education

The Division offered multiple master's, credential programs, and professional workshops.

2003 – School of Education, Counseling Psychology & Pastoral Ministries

The first dean was Fr. Sonny Manual, S.J.

2009 – School of Education and Counseling Psychology

Pastoral Ministries left the School; it became part of the Jesuit School of Theology.

2012 – New Master of Arts in Teaching

Dr. Nick Ladany began as Dean; new Master of Arts in Teaching degree program created.

2015 – Interim Dean Appointed

Dr. Carol Gittens appointed Interim Dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology.

2016 – New Dean Appointed

Dr. Sabrina Zirkel began as the new Dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology.

2021 – Doctorate of Education in Social Justice Leadership

The University began offering a Doctorate of Education in Social Justice Leadership.

2023 – Online Teacher Education Programs

The School of Education + Counseling Psychology introduced online modalities for its Teacher Education programs.