University of Iowa College of Education

The University of Iowa College of Education is one of 11 colleges that compose the University of Iowa.{{cite web|title=Academics|url=http://uc.uiowa.edu/academics|website=University of Iowa|access-date=29 August 2014}} It is located in Iowa City, Iowa. The College of Education is divided into four departments that include Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning.{{cite web|title=Academic Programs|url=http://www.education.uiowa.edu/academic-programs|website=The University of Iowa College of Education|access-date=29 August 2014}} Within those four departments, there are more than 20 specific academic programs, 500 undergraduate students, and 640 graduate students.{{cite web|title=Academic Programs|url=http://www.education.uiowa.edu/academic-programs|website=University of Iowa College of Education|access-date=29 August 2014}}

Academic Programs<ref>{{cite web|title=Academic Programs|url=http://www.education.uiowa.edu/academic-programs|website=University of Iowa College of Education|access-date=29 August 2014}}</ref>

= Educational Policy and Leadership Studies =

This department has three graduate programs and enrolls 150 students.

  • Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
  • Higher Education and Student Affairs
  • Schools, Culture, and Society

= Psychological and Quantitative Foundations =

This department has four graduate programs.

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Educational Measurement and Statistics

= Rehabilitation and Counselor Therapy =

This department has five graduate programs.

  • Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Couple and Family Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Counselor Education
  • Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
  • School Counseling

= Teaching and Learning =

This department prepares students, both undergraduate and graduate, to teach in a variety of fields.

  • Art Education
  • Developmental Reading
  • Elementary Education
  • English Education
  • Foreign Language and ESL Education
  • Language, Literacy, and Culture
  • Mathematics Education
  • Music Education
  • Science Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Studies Education
  • Special Education

National Rankings

The College of Education and its programs rank competitively among the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranked the College of Education #40 for education schools.{{cite web|title=University of Iowa|url=http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/university-of-iowa-06072|website=U.S. News & World Report Education|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=29 September 2014}}

Counseling Psychology (PhD)

  • CounselingPsychology.org ranked the Counseling Psychology doctoral program as the eighth best out of 60 in the nation.{{cite web|title=PsyD & PhD in Counseling Psychology|url=http://www.counselingpsychology.org/counseling-psychology-phd-programs|website=Counseling Psychology|publisher=counselingpsychology.org|access-date=29 September 2014}}

Elementary Education

  • In 2014, the National Council on Teacher Quality ranked the College of Education's undergraduate elementary teaching preparation program as #44 out of 788 programs in the country.{{cite web|title=2014 Teacher Prep Review|url=http://www.nctq.org/dmsView/Teacher_Prep_Review_2014_Report|website=nctq.org|publisher=National Council on Teacher Quality|access-date=29 September 2014}}

Secondary Education

  • In their 2014 report, the National Council on Teacher Quality ranked the secondary education preparation programs as #14 out of 816 programs in the United States and Canada.{{cite web|title=2014 Teacher Prep Review|url=http://www.nctq.org/dmsView/Teacher_Prep_Review_2014_Report|website=nctq.org|publisher=National Council on Teacher Quality|access-date=29 September 2014}}
  • U.S. News & World Report ranked the secondary and education graduate program as #18 in the nation.{{cite web|title=University of Iowa|url=http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/university-of-iowa-06072|website=U.S. News & World Report Education|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=29 September 2014}}

Educational Leadership

  • The master's in educational leadership was ranked #13 on U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Programs for Veterans."{{cite web|last1=Haynie|first1=Devon|title=U.S. News Ranks Best Online Programs for Veterans|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2014/05/20/us-news-ranks-best-online-programs-for-veterans|website=U.S. News & World Report|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=29 September 2014}}

Higher Education and Student Affairs

  • The U.S. News & World Report ranked the Higher Education and Student Affairs graduate program as #15 in the nation.{{cite web|title=University of Iowa|url=http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/university-of-iowa-06072|website=U.S. News & World Report Education|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=29 September 2014}}

History <ref>{{cite web|title=History and Vision|url=http://www.education.uiowa.edu/about-the-college/history-vision|website=University of Iowa College of Education|access-date=17 November 2014}}</ref>

The University of Iowa was founded on February 25, 1847—exactly 59 days after Iowa officially became a state. Five out of the first six graduates received teacher education degrees. In addition, the University of Iowa was the first university in the nation to create a college-level department of education. From its inception, many discoveries and innovations have come from the University of Iowa College of Education. In 1945, Professor E.F. Lindquist created the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, now called the Iowa Assessments, a standardized testing program for elementary and middle school students that is still used nationally today. In 1942, Professor Lindquist created the Iowa Tests of Educational Development, which tests high school students. Later in the 1950s, Professor Lindquist created the ACT, and also invented a machine that electronically scans and scores exams. Later, in the 1980s, The Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development was created as Iowa’s first center for gifted education. The Belin-Blank Center has continued to pioneer research and programming for gifted education within the university, state, and country.

Impact

The University of Iowa College of Education places special emphasis on working with school districts and students all across the state and nation. Professors, graduate students, and undergraduate students all have components of their work outside of the University of Iowa and inside local classrooms. Additionally, professors serve as experts on many national topics involving education.{{cite web|title=Outreach and Careers|url=http://www.education.uiowa.edu/outreach-careers|website=University of Iowa College of Education|publisher=University of Iowa|access-date=27 October 2014}}

  • Talk to Text Program This is a two-day bootcamp for Cedar Rapids students to learn about technologies that can help students who have a challenging time with writing or typing. It is hosted by the Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research.{{cite web|last1=McCarthy|first1=Sarah|title=Talk-to-text program helps Cedar Rapids students prepare for school|url=http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/talk-to-text-program-helps-cedar-rapids-students-prepare-for-school-20140813|website=KCRG 9|publisher=ABC|access-date=15 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405042725/http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/talk-to-text-program-helps-cedar-rapids-students-prepare-for-school-20140813|archive-date=5 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
  • Innovation Institute This is a two-week program on the University of Iowa campus that teaches high school students entrepreneurship and technical skills.{{cite web|last1=Dillard|first1=Christy|title=UI hosts Innovation Institute: tech, entrepreneurship camp|url=http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/education/university-of-iowa/2014/07/22/ui-hosts-innovation-institute-tech-entrepreneurship-camp/12980733/|website=Iowa City Press-Citizen|publisher=Gannett|access-date=15 September 2014}}
  • African American Awareness Program This annual event is for Cedar Rapids middle school students who identify with African American culture. They tour the University of Iowa and participate in a book discussion.{{cite web|last1=Corless|first1=Michelle|title=Middle school students go to college for a day|url=http://www.kwwl.com/story/25408277/2014/05/01/middle-school-students-go-to-college-for-a-day|website=KWWL.com|publisher=KWWL|access-date=26 September 2014}}
  • Invent Iowa This event has occurred since 1987, and it is Iowa's oldest STEM program. Since its inception, it has engaged more than one million K-12 students.{{cite web|last1=Hines|first1=Holly|title=Invent Iowa sparks creativity in students|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2014/04/20/k-invent-iowa-creative-holiday-helper-hotdog-roaster-rack-students/7929317/|website=desmoinesregister.com|publisher=The Des Moines Register|access-date=26 September 2014}}
  • Malik Henfield, professor in the Counselor Education and Supervision program, addressed the racial and equity gaps in ACT scores to Education Week.{{cite web|last1=Adams|first1=Caralee|title=ACT Scores Virtually Unchanged, but Participation Hits New High|url=http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/college_bound/2014/08/act_scores_unchanged_but_volume_.html|website=Education Week|access-date=27 October 2014}}
  • John Westefeld, a professor in Counseling Psychology, shared his insight in suicide after the death of comedian, Robin Williams.{{cite web|last1=Westefeld|first1=John|title=Suicide: Asking "The Question"|url=http://thegazette.com/subject/opinion/guest-columnists/suicide-asking-the-question-20140821|website=The Cedar Rapids Gazette|access-date=27 October 2014}}
  • Deborah Linebarger, an associate professor and director of the Children's Media Lab, presented her research on the effects of TV programs on the learning of babies and toddlers.{{cite web|last1=Jayson|first1=Sharon|title=What's on the screen affects baby and toddler language|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/10/infants-media-screens/13861689/|website=USA Today|publisher=Gannett|access-date=27 October 2014}}
  • David Tjaden was named to Forbes's 30 under 30 in education for his work leading the National Education Association Student Program.{{cite web|last1=Casserly|first1=Meghan|last2=Howard|first2=Caroline|title=30 under 30: Education|url=https://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/30-under-30/30-under-30_education.html|work=Forbes|access-date=27 October 2014}}
  • Leslie Flynn, a science education professor, serves on a state task force to review the Next Generation Science Standards.{{cite web|title=Next Generation Science Standards Task Force|url=https://www.educateiowa.gov/next-generation-science-standards-task-force|website=Iowa Department of Education|publisher=State of Iowa|access-date=27 October 2014}}

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