Faculty of Education

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education is a division within a University or College that is devoted to scholarship in the field of Education.

Pronunciation

• /ˈfækəlti ɒv ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/

Etymology

The term 'Faculty' originates from the Latin 'facultas', meaning 'ability' or 'power'. 'Education' comes from the Latin 'educatio', which refers to 'a breeding, a bringing up, a rearing'.

Definition

A Faculty of Education is responsible for the research and teaching of future Educators, including teachers, school administrators, and others who will go on to careers in education. The faculty offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

Related Terms

• Bachelor of Education
• Master of Education
• Doctor of Education
• Teacher
• Educator
• University
• College

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