College of Education and Technology
If you think nothing could be more rewarding that teaching
young people the knowledge and skills they need to become productive members of
society, look no further.
Education and technology go hand-in-hand at Fort Hays State
University. Through the College of Education and Technology, students become
leaders in classrooms, schools, communities, and industries.
Working with local, state, regional, and national agencies,
the College of Education and Technology prepares students for fulfilling
careers as educators with the tools to teach effectively. Preparation is based
on technical skills, knowledge acquired through liberal arts and sciences,
professional education courses, and clinical experiences. Through these
experiences, teachers and other school personnel are prepared to ensure
excellence in teaching while actively investing in their own professional
development.
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to
the College of Education and Technology at Fort Hays State University! This
website showcases the many successes of our candidates, faculty, and staff. We
take great pride in preparing early childhood, elementary and secondary
teachers, special education teachers, school specialists in reading, library
media, English as a Second or Other Language, counselors, and school
administrators for schools. We also prepare community counselors and business/industrial
personnel. We offer bachelor, master, and education specialist degrees housed
in three outstanding departments - Advanced Education Programs, Teacher
Education, and Technology Studies.
We are
committed to offering quality programs that prepare candidates to meet state
and national standards. The programs offered through our College have been
accredited through the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the
Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educators (NCATE).
The
College has caring, knowledgeable faculty members who love to teach. Faculty
members are excellent academicians and practitioners, with knowledge grounded
both in theory and school/industry-based experiences. They conduct meaningful
research and provide service that positively impacts the lives of our partners,
community, university, and specialized professions. Our students are
exceptional and equally committed to excellence in education.
We invite
you to explore our site and learn more about the people, programs, and
initiatives that help us achieve the college’s research, teaching, and service
mission. I hope you find these pages helpful. Please contact us with any
questions you may have.
Debbie Mercer
Dean, College of Education and Technology