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Faculty: J. Beine, D. Bowman, A. Christie, B. Clark-Thomas, S. Doerschuk, A. Farenga, M. Jakowski, P. Long (Chair), D. Snyder, R. Sommers-Johnson (Dean), D. Williams

The mission of the department of education at Malone University is to, in collaboration with the liberal arts faculty and PreK-12 educational partners, provide a biblically based education which prepares knowledgeable, reflective, collaborative educators committed to serving others in order that all individuals may learn and develop to their fullest potential and interact with each other and their environment with respect, compassion, and fairness.

To accomplish the mission of the education department, Malone University seeks to prepare prospective teachers who are committed to strong academic standards and an intentional integration of faith and professional practice.

The department of Education offers the following majors: Early Childhood Education  (PreK-3), Middle Childhood Education  (4-9), Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate Educational Needs  (K-12), as well as a special program for reading endorsement and a middle childhood endorsement available for Middle Childhood Education majors.

In addition to the University requirements for admission to the major, the above three Bachelor of Science programs require students to have both a major GPA and an overall GPA of 2.75. Admission to the above majors also requires passage of Praxis I in reading, mathematics, and writing.

Students pursuing the Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, or Intervention Specialist Education majors must maintain a minimum 2.75 major and cumulative GPA to progress through the teacher licensure program and to register for education courses at the 300 level or above. Praxis I basic skills tests should be taken during EDUC 112 with a minimum score of 175. See details of the assessment requirements and criteria for teacher licensure programs in the School of Education .

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