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The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
Patton Hall
100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979
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Patton College of Education

The Patton College prepares educators, practitioners, and human service professionals to be leaders. Education is front and center in our name, but leadership is at the core of everything we do. In our 136-year history, we’ve built a nationally recognized model of educating and supporting students. Whether you want to be an educator, counselor, or inspiration in sports pedagogy, recreation, or consumer sciences, our faculty and programs will prepare you to be forever ready—ready to lead, challenge, improve, and answer the call. 

To learn more about our faculty, programs, and their work, visit the "Tell Our Stories"  playlist on YouTube.

Academic Programs

Find a major that prepares you to lead — as an educator and lifelong learner — from teacher education and teaching licensures to sport pedagogy, hotel and restaurant management, outdoor recreation, and more!

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Hands-On Experiences

From outdoor leadership and study abroad programs to student teaching and ecotourism trips, students in the College of Education have access to many experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom!

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Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching (COST)

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France: Culinary Couture – Exploring Parisian Flair

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OHIO Esports Broadcasting

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Rural Action Seasonal AmeriCorps Placements

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Outdoor Leadership

 Students smile while they hike in the mountains of Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Ecotourism Destinations
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Outdoor & Place-Based Experiences

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Sophomore September

 Ohio University students have a Meal with a Mentor

Meal With A Mentor

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Career Fairs and Events

 Ohio University students have a Meal with a Mentor

Signature Year Experiences

 Students and employers at a Career Fair in OHIO

Building Bobcat Success: Competencies for Career Development

LINKS 2025-26 mentors

LINKS Program

Experiential learning... Outdoors!

The Patton College of Education’s Parks, Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Program offers study away opportunities that teach students outdoor leadership skills in North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest and in Costa Rica.
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Latest News

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Photo of 3 people standing next to a sign at the entrance of Dysart Woods: Marshall Dyer, Sophia Withrow, Kiara Triplett

Learning beyond the classroom: Rural Teacher Corps plans Family Hike at Dysart Woods

April 22, 2026

Ohio University Eastern’s Rural Teacher Corps is bringing experiential learning into the community through a Family Hike at Dysart Woods on May 3.

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OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.
William Smith

From inspiration to impact: Preparing to lead the next generation

April 17, 2026

Inspired by a family of educators and strengthened through hands-on classroom experiences, William Smith is preparing to begin his teaching career in Belmont County.

Events

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Matthew J. Fox Dissertation Defense Tuesday, April 28 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Dissertation Title: Experiences of Men in an Undergraduate Nursing Program Dissertation Committee: Dr. Peter Mather, Chair; Dr. ...

Fatma Neslihan Karakan Can Dissertation Defense Wednesday, April 29 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Dissertation Title: Lived Experiences of Counselors Who Serve Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Attend College Disse...

Spring 2026 Graduation Reception Saturday, May 2 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

Spring 2026 Graduation Reception Saturday, May 2, 2026 Patton Hall 1st Floor Atrium | 12:00-1:30PM For all graduates and ...