Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education
Overview
Joellen Maples, Dean
Whitney Rapp, Associate Dean
Lucia Guarino, Chair of Undergraduate Programs in Inclusive Education
Welcome to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University. Our curriculum is grounded in inclusive practice comprised of theoretical and experiential learning that prepares teacher candidates to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to teach all children. All coursework and fieldwork moves candidates toward the attainment of learning objectives based on a conceptual framework dedicated to the achievement of social justice through the central tenets of teaching: respecting and addressing the diversity of all learners, promoting achievement for each individual, developing compassionate practice, pursuing knowledge continuously, and providing comprehensive service to the communities and individuals we serve. All undergraduate programs are registered with the New York State Education Department and are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our high-quality programs of study incorporate the liberal arts, with professional preparation in the science, craft, and art of teaching. All programs embed curriculum in practice situated in schools. The School of Education and its related educational programs are located in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Building, a state-of-the-art facility with advanced technological capacity.
Criteria for Continuation Into School of Education Teacher Certification Programs
All candidates, including transfer students, are accepted into the School of Education upon admission to the University. In order to continue in their programs, candidates must do the following:
- Submit a complete and acceptable application
- Establish a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Earn acceptable ratings on key assessments
- Demonstrate professional dispositions
- Engage in candidate support plan, if recommended
- Earn a final grade of at least “C” or higher in all courses in the inclusive education programs required for certification and additional courses required for certification