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Patton College of Education
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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.

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The funding enables this important program to continue offering essential, free instruction for adult learners across Athens and Hocking County.
Professor Christine Suniti Bhat received the prestigious American Counseling Association Fellows Award.
OHIO's Melissa Kulp and Greg Kessler have been selected for Fulbright awards, offering them unique opportunities to expand their knowledge and enhance their expertise in education.
Thursday, August 1 Online Master of Education - School Counseling Information Session 6:00 PM

Please join the faculty from our online Master's in School Counseling program for a FREE information session. This is your opportu...

Friday, August 23 PCOE Graduate Student Orientation 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

All new Patton College graduate students are invited to attend this informative session that will be hosted by Associate Dean for ...

Friday, September 13 Community Thriving in Appalachia: How Teaching, Research and Service Contributes to Place-Making   1:00 PM — 2:20 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

THIS INTERACTIVE TALK WILL FOCUS ON DR. YAHN’S RESEARCH AND TEACHING SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THRIVING IN APPALACHIA. PARTICIPANTS ...