ECU is a nationally recognized public institution in the United States that is committed to extensive research, teaching and service aimed at making an impact in eastern North Carolina and around the world. The university equips future generations of men and women in becoming tomorrow’s new leaders. ECU’s College of Education prepares future educational professionals in a variety of fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. ECU College of Education programs have been consistently ranked as some of the best in the state and in the nation.
 
The College of Education is committed to the embodiment of three actions: teach, lead and inspire. We challenge our students to be innovative teachers who engage their students in a variety of settings through diverse instructional practices. We empower our students to be transformative educational leaders in a variety of contexts who embrace educational change. We embolden our students to inspire in others a love of learning and an attitude of continual professional development and growth.