Wilbert L. Jenkins, Ed.D.

Welcome to the School of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies at Virginia Union University. The primary mission of our School is to prepare competent and successful teachers. Based on the Conceptual Framework theme “The Teacher as Reflective Explorer”, our School has developed a rich tradition of academic excellence and of preparing pre and inservice teachers who can assist the students they teach to become independent and skilled contributors to our society.

The School of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies has a vision and a network that reaches out locally, regionally, and nationally. Our School is a vibrant and cutting edge learning community. Whatever their special area of expertise, our graduates seek to empower the people and communities they serve. If you want to make a difference in the world as a teacher, the School of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies can help you develop a strong foundation. Our graduates are celebrated educators and are highly recruited.

Our School has several specialized areas of teaching licensure endorsements and is organized into: Department of Elementary Education; Department of Exceptional Education; Department of Secondary Education. Students who desire to teach in the elementary school grades Pk-6 and exceptional education classes K-12 must declare a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students who desire to teach in middle and high schools must declare an academic major in a content area and an associate major in secondary education. Academic majors are available in Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. We also offer programs to meet the continuing education needs of inservice teachers. These programs include intensive weekend college courses.

The School faculty members are well educated and caring individuals, who embrace creative and innovative instructional methods, conduct and publish research, actively attend conferences, and perform service to our Commonwealth, nation, and world. Our student candidates are given many opportunities to participate in faculty projects as well as develop their own.

As a student in the School of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies, you will work closely with practicing professionals in the field, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and social skills whereby to grow and gain confidence. We strongly believe that each student is a bright promise, meant to succeed and shine. You are invited to join the Virginia Union University family.

Wilbert L. Jenkins, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies