Faculty/Staff
Cheryl The, Chair; Jacelin Cadet, Carol Campbell, Renard Doneskey, Lindsey Gendke, Kisha Norris, Marcel Sargeant
Mission
Southwestern Adventist University Education Department is committed to inspiring knowledge, faith, and service through Christ-centered education. Our mission is to prepare effective educators who are equipped to teach and lead in a range of educational settings, including Seventh-day Adventist schools and/or Texas public schools.
Aims of the Graduate Program in Education
The Master of Education program at Southwestern Adventist University is designed to prepare educators for advancement in the field. We offer two options, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership or an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis Literacy. The program promotes the development pedagogy and professional dispositions to support leadership in many educational environments.
The specific aims of the MEd Program are as follows:
1. To promote excellence in leadership, pedagogy, and scholarship.
2. To prepare campus leaders in teaching or administrative roles with the professional knowledge and dispositions to lead their campus effectively.
3. To conduct research, disseminate new knowledge, and develop applications of existing knowledge.
4. To inspire educators to continue to develop as a professionals in the field.