College of Education

It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the dean of the School of Education and the Department of Exercise Science. Being part of a program that shapes the next generation of educators, leaders, and changemakers is incredibly fulfilling.

In Union’s College of Education, you’ll discover a faculty and staff who are deeply committed to helping students reach their fullest potential. We are united by a shared college mission: “With Christ as our center, we develop educational leaders whose calling is to transform lives.”

If you feel God’s call to make a profound impact in the lives of students, whether through teaching, leadership, or coaching, we invite you to explore one of our excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused, and future-directed programs. We are committed to nurturing both your spiritual growth and your academic abilities. You’ll be surrounded by a supportive community of faculty, staff, and fellow students who share your commitment to Christ and to making a lasting difference in the world. With a strong foundation rooted in Christian values, our programs are designed to equip you with the tools and perspective to lead with integrity, compassion, and vision, while shaping the future of education.

If I can ever be of service to you, please let me know.

Teresa Tritt, Ed.D.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) first approved Union’s Professional Education Unit at both the initial and advanced levels in 2000. This national accreditation supported the unit’s state approval that had stood since the mid-1950’s. The Educator Preparation Program remained accredited by NCATE through October 2020, when it achieved reaccreditation at the initial and advanced levels through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This accrediting body was created via the merger of NCATE and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) in 2013. Union University’s CAEP accreditation term runs from October 2020 through 2027.