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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

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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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Ohio University students, professor present research on AI and writing at state conference

April 02, 2026

OHIO students and faculty studied the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and student writing, and then presented their research at the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts conference.

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One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 01, 2026

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.
Lacey Dobson

From inspired student to future educator: OHIO Eastern student's journey comes full circle

March 31, 2026

Lacey Dobson, an Ohio University Eastern education student, was inspired by her former teachers to pursue a career in education and is now preparing to give back to her local community.

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Patton College Uni-Tea Spring 2026 Thursday, April 9 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

With apologies, the April 2 Uni-Tea is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. The fellowship will resume April 9 and we...

Moms Weekend Charm and Perfume Bar Saturday, April 11 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

Come with your mom during Moms Weekend to mix your own perfume and create a charm jewelry bracelet or bag charm for $35 (tax not i...

Spring Lunch with the Dean Monday, April 13 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

Step into a classic diner experience at our Spring Lunch with the Dean—served by Chef Thom Stevenson and his fantastic Restauran...