We believe educators open minds to history, culture, creativity, exploration, adventure, and invention. Educators prepare students for knowledge, diversity, technology and ethics, which have become important and expanding features of modern society. Therefore, the mission of the Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies is to prepare professional educators to work effectively in diverse settings such as urban, suburban, and rural learning environments. We achieve this by preparing candidates to think critically, educate all learners, continuously reflect on their practices, and apply national, state, and local standards.