Welcome to the School of Education and Psychology at Southern Adventist University! A place of new horizons and professional opportunities. A community of scholarship and Christian commitment.

Our Philosophy

The School of Education and Psychology subscribes to the philosophy that human beings were created in the image of God but as a result of willful disobedience sin has marred his God-given attributes and divine likeness. This philosophy recognizes that the object of education is also the object of redemption—to restore in people the image of his maker and bring him back to the perfection in which he was created. Thus the work of redemption is also the work of education, involving the development of the whole person—physical, mental, spiritual, and social.

The teacher education and psychology programs in the unit are founded upon the basic assumption that there is a body of information, research, and practice that make up the knowledge base for the professions of teaching and psychology. The acquisition of this knowledge is a significant part of teachers' and psychologists' preparation.

Our Mission

The mission of the School of Education and Psychology is to prepare professional educators and psychologists at both undergraduate and graduate levels who can function effectively in a culturally pluralistic society and who are dedicated to assisting students in reaching their maximum potential in service to God and humanity.

Our Approval

Through the performance of its graduates, the School of Education and Psychology has established a reputation for excellence. The Teacher Education Program is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education for the preparation of elementary, middle, and secondary teachers and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities, Inc. The Master of Science degree in School Counseling is also approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education.The School of Education and Psychology is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Tennessee Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education and other professional organizations.