The James I. Perkins College of Education is home to five departments: Elementary Education, Human Sciences, Human Services, Kinesiology and Health Science, and Secondary Education and Educational Leadership. We offer 27 undergraduate/graduate degree programs and 45 educator certifications. The College of Education is committed to proactively recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student population. Through open dialogue, mutual respect, and shared responsibility, faculty, staff, and students will demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to ethnicity, race, gender, differing ability levels, culture, language/dialect, age, social class, family structure, sexual orientation, religion, and spiritual values in order to enhance the quality of life in a diverse, global community. Thank you for your interest in the Perkins College of Education.
A message from the dean, Dr. Judy A. Abbott
Dr. Judy A. Abbott
Dr. Judy A. Abbott has been named dean of the James I. Perkins College of Education.
"SFA has a strong reputation, especially in professional preparation, across the nation. So it is a recognized institution, with a high quality college of education. I feel that I can contribute to helping the college grow and become more successful by helping both students become successful and faculty and staff feel productive and happy."