College of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling

In the College of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling, we produce teacher candidates that school divisions seek out. Our rigorous, unique program cultivates professionals who are ready and able to address the needs of diverse learners and create optimal learning environments for them.At Lynchburg, you’ll find a collaborative environment. Students work closely with faculty, not only in the classroom but in professional organizations and through service opportunities. Our professors also model the behaviors of reflective practitioners, encouraging students to look back at their work, to learn from it, and eventually become independent professionals.

Our faculty creates a culture of leadership development, fostering cultural competence, effective communication, critical thinking, and community outreach. They develop teacher candidates that are change agents and leaders in the profession. Through multiple, varied, authentic experiences in educational settings, we create teacher candidates who can readily apply the concepts they’ve learned in the workforce.