Message from the Dean

School of Education

Robert Fulton, PhD

Welcome and thank you for your interest in JIU’s School of Education. We are proud to offer you a variety of exceptional MEd and EdD programs that are designed to be in service to both students and the learning organizations and communities that our graduates serve.

We trust that students who have met the program’s rigorous admission standards are mature people who are dedicated to their professional growth as well as the growth and well-being of their organizations and communities. As such, our School of Education prepares key education leaders who serve as teachers, academic department chairpersons, and professional development personnel; administrators, principals, and superintendents; education faculty at institutions of higher education; researchers within organizations that create, implement, and/or evaluate education policy; and entrepreneurs who work with schools and other learning organizations.

JIU’s project-based learning model will empower you to learn in ways that are personally and professionally meaningful. Our students explore theory and its application to the solutions of important education challenges. Each course requires you to work closely with a sponsor – a leader or leadership team in the field – to complete a project that addresses a relevant, authentic problem. You can and will make a difference in your community.

At the heart of our school are supportive, accessible world-class faculty and staff dedicated to your success. Our professors are fully prepared in their academic subject areas, are familiar with the latest best practices and current research, and are effective teachers in our exclusively online format. All of us at JIU’s School of Education share your love of learning and are eager to help you reach your goals and become a leader in your own learning community!

Robert Fulton, PhD
Academic Dean

School of Education, Jones International University