Education

The Education Division provides a curriculum which serves the interests and needs of those students wishing to meet the professional requirements for teacher certification at the preschool, elementary, middle and secondary levels.

Teacher preparation demands a broad general background in the liberal arts, foundation courses in educational theory and practice, a concentration of subject matter in a teaching field and successful completion of professional skills and competency requirements.

Eileen Hilke

Eileen Hilke

Dr. Eileen Hilke, Professor of Education, has been a member of the faculty since 1977. Her expertise in teacher training has made her a regular presenter at the conventions of the Wisconsin...
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Wayne Homstad

Wayne Homstad

Dr. Wayne Homstad, Associate Professor of Education, joined the faculty in 2003. Prior to coming to Lakeland, Homstad was an English teacher in the Sheboygan Area School District for 36 years. ...
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Mehraban Khodavandi

Mehraban Khodavandi

Dr. Mehraban Khodavandi, Education Division Chair and Professor of Education and Psychology, has been a member of the faculty since 1981. Khodavandi earned his doctorate from the University of...
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Barbara Sands

Barbara Sands

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John Yang

John Yang

Dr. John Yang, Assistant Professor of Education, joined the faculty in 2004. He teaches courses in mathematics teaching techniques, science teaching techniques, and educational technology. As a...
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Majors available:

Minors available:

A minor in English as a Second Language is also offered.

The Division also offers professional sequence coursework in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (PK-6), Elementary/Middle School Education (1-9) and Secondary/Middle School Education (6-12).