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The '''University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development''' offers students more than 40 degree programs and certificates in education and human development.


== History ==
In [[1905]], the school was founded on donations of $100,000 from John D. Rockefeller and $50,000 from the State General Education Fund. Upon the request of Rockefeller, the university named the school in memory of [[Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry]], one of the country's leading advocates for free, publicly-financed education available to all children. In [[1914]], the Curry Memorial School of Education moved into Peabody Hall, with UVA President [[Edwin A. Alderman]] noting, "It is almost a necessity to make an architectural assertion that the department is of equal rank and dignity with any other department of the university."
In [[1917]], the faculty of the school recommended the formation of the Department of Education to go into effect during the [[1918]]-[[1919]] academic year. The Board of Visitors approved this resolution two years later, naming John L. Manahan as the first dean of the department.
In [[1920]], the Board of Visitors passed a resolution allowing women to attend professional and graduate schools on the condition that they have two years of college work and would be older than 20 years at the time of registration. Prior to full coeducation in [[1970]], about one half of all education degrees had been awarded to women. Also during 1920, the school awarded its first two degrees (a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Education).
In [[1928]], the Sadie Heath Cabaniss Memorial School of Nursing Education became part of the Department of Education. Nursing programs were eventually consolidated in [[1952]] in the School of Nursing.
In [[1937]], the Department of Education faculty approved a program in physical education. The athletic training program would eventually be initiated in [[1975]], with the country's first doctoral program in sports medicine commencing the following year. Today, both of these programs are housed within the school's Department of Kinesiology.
Throughout the mid-1930's, the school's faculty began discussing the necessity of a reading clinic that would train teachers to provide clinical services for students in nearby school systems. In [[1946]], this clinic was organized into the McGuffey Reading Clinic (later renamed the McGuffey Reading Center). By the 1980's, the center had moved its activities off-Grounds through a program known as TEMPO. The McGuffey team played a key role in creating the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS), which by [[2020]] was being used in around 98% of Virginia school districts as well as various districts nationwide.
In [[1950]], Walter Ridley became the first Black applicant to the school, eventually graduating with honors with a doctorate in education in [[1953]]. That same year, Louise Stoke Hunter became the first Black woman to earn a degree at the university.
In [[1960]], the Department of Speech Education was moved to the school and renamed the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Having been launched in [[1942]], the Speech Language Hearing Center continues to provide training for students and services to the community within the Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services.
During the era of Virginia's "Massive Resistance" to public school desegregation, the Consultive Resource Center at the school was one of 27 national sites that assisted local school districts in desegregation efforts. In [[1967]], Professor James H. Bash authored the first grant and directed the center alongside Nathan E. Johnson, the first Black faculty member at the university. In [[1973]], Howard W. Allen directed efforts until federal funding ceased in [[1981]], providing support to teachers and administrators in Virginia and surrounding states.
In [[1969]], as a result of rapid growth in the community college system, the school began to take interest in the study of higher education. This culminated in the development of an academic program in higher education as well as the Center for the Study of the Higher Education. The program awarded its first degrees in [[1973]].
In [[1976]], the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia authorized a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology to be granted by the school to prospective students. The program's joint focus on school and clinical psychology became a distinctive feature nationwide.
In [[1977]], the school acquired its first microcomputer, working throughout the following decade to find innovative ways to integrate computers into teaching. In [[1986]], the school received a two million dollar International Business Machines (IBM) grant for Teacher-LINK, which facilitated computer communication between faculty, teachers, and students in surrounding school divisions. These developments ultimately led to the formation of the Virginia Public Education Network with links among over two thousand schools.
In [[1985]], the school and the [[College and School of Arts & Sciences]] approved the development of a five-year teacher education program that integrated a liberal arts undergraduate major with a master's degree in teaching. The program, designed under the leadership of Dean James Cooper, led to national recognition for the school and its distinctive focus on teacher preparation.
In [[1995]], the school became a top 20 ranked education school according to ''U.S. News and World Report''.

Revision as of 23:58, 23 March 2023

The University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development offers students more than 40 degree programs and certificates in education and human development.

History

In 1905, the school was founded on donations of $100,000 from John D. Rockefeller and $50,000 from the State General Education Fund. Upon the request of Rockefeller, the university named the school in memory of Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry, one of the country's leading advocates for free, publicly-financed education available to all children. In 1914, the Curry Memorial School of Education moved into Peabody Hall, with UVA President Edwin A. Alderman noting, "It is almost a necessity to make an architectural assertion that the department is of equal rank and dignity with any other department of the university."

In 1917, the faculty of the school recommended the formation of the Department of Education to go into effect during the 1918-1919 academic year. The Board of Visitors approved this resolution two years later, naming John L. Manahan as the first dean of the department.

In 1920, the Board of Visitors passed a resolution allowing women to attend professional and graduate schools on the condition that they have two years of college work and would be older than 20 years at the time of registration. Prior to full coeducation in 1970, about one half of all education degrees had been awarded to women. Also during 1920, the school awarded its first two degrees (a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Education).

In 1928, the Sadie Heath Cabaniss Memorial School of Nursing Education became part of the Department of Education. Nursing programs were eventually consolidated in 1952 in the School of Nursing.

In 1937, the Department of Education faculty approved a program in physical education. The athletic training program would eventually be initiated in 1975, with the country's first doctoral program in sports medicine commencing the following year. Today, both of these programs are housed within the school's Department of Kinesiology.

Throughout the mid-1930's, the school's faculty began discussing the necessity of a reading clinic that would train teachers to provide clinical services for students in nearby school systems. In 1946, this clinic was organized into the McGuffey Reading Clinic (later renamed the McGuffey Reading Center). By the 1980's, the center had moved its activities off-Grounds through a program known as TEMPO. The McGuffey team played a key role in creating the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS), which by 2020 was being used in around 98% of Virginia school districts as well as various districts nationwide.

In 1950, Walter Ridley became the first Black applicant to the school, eventually graduating with honors with a doctorate in education in 1953. That same year, Louise Stoke Hunter became the first Black woman to earn a degree at the university.

In 1960, the Department of Speech Education was moved to the school and renamed the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Having been launched in 1942, the Speech Language Hearing Center continues to provide training for students and services to the community within the Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services.

During the era of Virginia's "Massive Resistance" to public school desegregation, the Consultive Resource Center at the school was one of 27 national sites that assisted local school districts in desegregation efforts. In 1967, Professor James H. Bash authored the first grant and directed the center alongside Nathan E. Johnson, the first Black faculty member at the university. In 1973, Howard W. Allen directed efforts until federal funding ceased in 1981, providing support to teachers and administrators in Virginia and surrounding states.

In 1969, as a result of rapid growth in the community college system, the school began to take interest in the study of higher education. This culminated in the development of an academic program in higher education as well as the Center for the Study of the Higher Education. The program awarded its first degrees in 1973.

In 1976, the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia authorized a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology to be granted by the school to prospective students. The program's joint focus on school and clinical psychology became a distinctive feature nationwide.

In 1977, the school acquired its first microcomputer, working throughout the following decade to find innovative ways to integrate computers into teaching. In 1986, the school received a two million dollar International Business Machines (IBM) grant for Teacher-LINK, which facilitated computer communication between faculty, teachers, and students in surrounding school divisions. These developments ultimately led to the formation of the Virginia Public Education Network with links among over two thousand schools.

In 1985, the school and the College and School of Arts & Sciences approved the development of a five-year teacher education program that integrated a liberal arts undergraduate major with a master's degree in teaching. The program, designed under the leadership of Dean James Cooper, led to national recognition for the school and its distinctive focus on teacher preparation.

In 1995, the school became a top 20 ranked education school according to U.S. News and World Report.