Patton College of Education
Lead by Experience
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! Explore our on-campus, online, and regional campus offerings:
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!
Building the Next Generation of School Counselors
The first OHIO Online school counseling cohort will graduate this spring, bringing more qualified school counselors to Ohio schools.
From sidelines to the World Cup: Investing in the future of soccer coaching
The Patton College of Education’s online Master of Soccer Coaching Education program is equipping the next generation of coaches with the only soccer-focused master's in the country. Meet our faculty and hear their thoughts on the beautiful game.
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Patton College of Education Events
Special Education Demystified: Evaluation, Eligibility, and Your Rights
Tuesday, September 15
7:30 PM — 8:15 PM
Whether you're navigating the special education process as a parent or looking to better support students and families as an educa...
Patton College Uni-Tea Fall 2026
Thursday, September 17
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall
The Patton College Uni-Tea occurs most Thursday afternoons during fall and spring semester from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. We'll me...
Becoming and Belonging: OHIO Conversations on Imposter Syndrome
Monday, September 21
11:30 AM — 8:00 PM
Baker University Center
Becoming and Belonging: OHIO Conversations on Imposter Syndrome September 21, 2026 11:30am - 8:00pm Baker University Center ...