University of Dayton : School of Education & Allied Professions

Welcome to the School of Education & Allied Professions

The School of Education & Allied Professions merges critical reflection with fostering a learning community that focuses on educational theory and practice. Whether you're interested in K-12 or in higher education, whether you want to teach or work in school administration, whether you want to implement policy or develop new education strategies, we have a program that will help you become a leader in education.

The school addresses some of society's most critical needs:

Through partnerships with the surrounding community, we prepare future teachers and leaders to succeed in diverse settings.
Through research and innovative programs, we help children improve their skills in reading, mathematics, and science.
Through distance-education initiatives, we help teachers meet new challenges and grow professionally.

To learn more about the programs that we offer, visit our departments and programs in the tabs above, or check out specific undergraduate areas of study and graduate degrees.

To access resources for students, faculty, and community partners, please visit our community pages.

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Four Departments. Two Doctoral Programs. Online Degree Options.
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Our departments and programs offer degrees to prepare professionals for leadership and service in a variety of educational settings. Visit the departments below to learn more. To access resources for students, faculty, and community partners, please visit our community sites and resources.

Office of the Dean

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Teacher Education

At the University of Dayton, learning to be a teacher is about building learning communities through critical reflection. Learn more >>

Counselor Education & Human Services

We are dedicated to developing human service practitioners committed to promoting individual and community growth through seven academic programs. Learn more >>

Educational Leadership

We offer graduate-level programs that prepare educational professionals to serve effectively at all levels of leadership in PK-12 public, Catholic and other non-public schools. Learn more >>

Health & Sport Science

Wellness and sport are not just areas of study; they are a way of life. Health and sport science majors prepare to be proficient and professional in a vocation related to wellness, physical activity, sports and physical therapy. Learn more >>

Doctor of Educational Leadership

The Ph.D. program in educational leadership fosters an approach to leadership that combines independent research with collaborative thinking. Learn more >>

Doctor of Physical Therapy

The doctor of physical therapy program will prepare you to be a knowledgeable, service-oriented, self-assured, adaptable, reflective practitioner.
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Online Programs

You're busy, but you know graduate education will help you get ahead. With the University of Dayton's online course options, you can find the way to make it work. Learn more >>

Lalanne Program

Lalanne is a post-graduate teacher service program that specializes in supporting beginning Catholic school educators by combining service and teaching. Lalanne teachers make a two-year commitment to teach in an under-resourced Catholic school. They live together in a faith-based community, and pursue professional as well as spiritual and personal development. Learn more >>

Professional Development Workshop Program

The School of Education supports you in your career by partnering with local schools and other educational organizations to offer graduate workshop credit for professional development courses. Learn more >>

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Research. Hands-on Training. Leading-edge Technology.
We Go Beyond the Basics. Way Beyond.

Bombeck Family Learning Center

The Bombeck Family Learning Center is the Dayton area's leading early childhood education center. Operated in conjunction with the School of Education and Allied Professions, it serves as a demonstration school for students studying early childhood education. Teacher Education students gain invaluable experience while area children receive the best in early childhood education and care. Visit the Bombeck Center >>

Center for Catholic Education

The Center for Catholic Education provides Catholic schools with programs and services that enhance the church's mission to evangelize, educate, and empower the people of God. Its vision is to be a servant-leader in working with Catholic educators to foster excellence in Catholic schools. Visit the Center for Catholic Education >>

Center for Early Learning

The Center for Early Learning advances the University of Dayton's Marianist mission to respond to changing times and engage in important community outreach by striving to attain the following goals: 1) to advance the role of the Bombeck Family Learning Center as a demonstration school; 2) to enhance the services provided by the Bombeck Institute and to inform the field through publications, presentations, web-based resources, and online and face-to-face training; 3) to support the Early Childhood Career Lattice by offering high quality online bachelor's and master's degree programs in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy; and 4) to be the leader in support for early childhood Catholic education. Visit the Center for Early Learning >>

Curriculum Materials Center

The Curriculum Materials Center is a lending library of professional and practical teaching materials. Our extensive collection includes many educational materials for use by teachers-in-training in their classrooms, including books, educational audio and video recordings, educational kits, transparencies, charts, models and other teaching aids. Visit the Curriculum Materials Center >>

Educational Field Office

The Educational Field Office works with area partners and University of Dayton faculty in securing, coordinating and communicating field placements to support requirements for our students. Visit the Educational Field Office >>

Office of Information Technology

The Office of Information Technology augments learning and teaching at the University of Dayton and in the region's public and parochial schools through the development, study and dissemination of best practices in classroom technology. Visit the Office of Information Technology >>

Upward Bound

The University of Dayton Upward Bound Program provides support to students during their college entrance process, as well as opportunities for students to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Visit Upward Bound >>

Urban Teacher Academy

The Urban Teacher Academy works to make a difference in America's urban schools by recruiting, training and supporting future teachers who have committed to a specialized teacher preparation program focused on producing high student achievement in urban settings. Visit the Urban Teacher Academy >>

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If you are interested in additional information about applying to the university, please click on the appropriate link for application information.

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Four Departments. Two Doctoral Programs. Online Degree Options.
How can we help you today?

Research. Hands-on Training. Leading-edge Technology.
We Go Beyond the Basics. Way Beyond.