Department of Education

College of Education and Professional Studies
Office: Morelock Academic Building, 305
Phone: (432) 837-8170
Email: bradley.carpenter@sulross.edu
Chair and Associate Professor: Bradley Carpenter, Ph.D.
Director of Teacher Education/Certification: Matthew G. Marsh, ABD
Professors: Galen Privitt, Ed.D. , ebecca Schlosser, Ed.D., Jeanne Qvarnstrom, Ed.D.
Assistant Professors: Diana Rodriguez, Ed.D., Lisa Sousa, Ph.D., Jennifer Haan, Ph.D., Ronda Hayes, ABD
Doctoral Candidate Instructor: Glenn Short, M. Ed.
Coordinator, Counselor Education Program: Ronda Hayes, ABD
Doctoral Candidate Coordinator, Educational Leadership Program: Jennifer Haan, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Superintendent Program: Galen Privitt, Ed.D.
Coordinator, Educational Diagnostician Program: Lisa Sousa, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Master of Education-General: Jeanne Qvarnstrom, Ed.D.
Coordinator, Master of Education-Educational Instructional Technology, Jennifer Miller-Ray, Ph.D.

Program Description

Sul Ross State University was created in 1920 as a state normal college for the primary purpose of preparing teachers for the public schools of West Texas. Our continuing mission in the Department of Education is to develop life-long learners who are reflective practitioners of their craft. Our vision includes preparing high quality educators. You can choose a degree program that leads to teacher certification in Early Childhood-Grade 6, Grade 4-8, Grade 7-12, or All-Level EC-12. Information regarding these areas is listed in this section. The Undergraduate Teacher Education Program includes field-based work in K-12 schools.

Graduate programs include general education, counselor education, educational leadership, educational diagnostician, and educational instructional technology. Degree options and certification programs are described under Graduate Programs in Education.

Educational certification programs are frequently being revised by the State Board of Education. As this transition occurs, changes might be made in course offerings, content, and sequence. It is important to check with an advisor in the Education Department each semester for updated information. Be aware TExES exams are a requirement for certification.