At CSUSB Watson College of Education, we prepare and train the best educators in the region. Some are recognized as State Teachers of the Year or Principal of the Year, placing them among the nation's best. We provide them with the guidance and resources to be the best teachers, counselors, and administrators. All to create a more humane, equitable, and just society and shape a future that moves all of us forward.
We're more than just lecturers in the classrooms. We're innovators recognized nationally and internationally, seeking new ways of teaching children and adults to learn, not just more, but better. We take coyote pride in what we do and instill that in those we teach. We prepare educators to prepare their students to be the next generation's leaders. We define the future.
"To prepare socially responsible leaders, educators, and mental health professionals to support our communities and advocate for equity and social justice through innovative, student-centered practices."
"To be the premier provider of teachers, counselors, and educational leaders."
The College faculty and staff adopted the vision statement, which the Dean’s Cabinet approved in September 2024, and the mission statement, which was adopted in March 2019.
Our core beliefs in
- the dignity and inherent worth of all people,
- diversity and multiple perspectives as essential, treasured assets,
- a collaborative teaching/learning community,
- the crucial leadership role of education professionals in promoting positive social change, fostering human development, achieving social justice, and promoting human rights form the foundation for our work.
- In collaboration with university and P-12 colleagues, clients, students, alumni, and the community, we apply our values and beliefs in responding to evolving needs and priorities in the schools, agencies, and communities of the region we serve.
As outlined in our Conceptual Framework, we accomplish our mission through our personal and professional commitment to practice the following behaviors, which we model for and encourage in our students:
- develop and maintain knowledge, skills, and expertise in our fields through scholarship and reflection;
- behave ethically, responsibly, and professionally;
- comprehend the specific contexts experienced by our students and use that understanding to make instructional decisions;
- respect the experiences of various groups with whom we interact and make concerted efforts to incorporate knowledge of and sensitivity to those experiences in (a) professional decisions and (b) interactions with students, colleagues, and members of the broader community;
- reflect on the outcomes of our actions and make adaptations as necessary.
Adopted by the College faculty and staff and approved by Dean Patricia Arlin: April 22, 2008
Conceptual Framework
The Wise Professional Educator
- Possesses rich subject matter knowledge
- Applies sound judgment to professional practice and conduct
- Applies a practical understanding of context
- Respects multiple viewpoints
- Reflects on professional practices and follows up with appropriate action