Message of the Dean

As Dean of the School of Education, I welcome your interest in a career in education.  In an era of complex social and economic changes, technological advancements, globalization trends and many other challenges of this new century, it is clear to me that knowledge provides competitive advantage.

The future growth and development of our society will be determined by the quality of human skills, capacities and values nurtured by our nation's educators.  Becoming a teacher is an extraordinary complex venture.  Some of what is needed for success is learned; some is attributable to who you are as an individual.  As you will see, in our School we argue for the art and science of teaching.

For 28 years, Universidad del Turabo's education programs have focused on developing well-educated and well-trained teachers, administrators and other education professionals for service in private and public schools in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the United States.  We offer a rich and comprehensive set of degree programs designed to prepare professionals for leadership positions in education, from pre-school through higher education and in non-school settings as well.

The essence of our School is its people, from faculty and staff, to students and alumni, the intense commitment and great sense of pride and responsibility in our role as educators is indicative of the true spirit of the School of Education.

A spirit that is characterized by:

All of us are ready to help you achieve your professional dreams.  We look forward to welcome you to our Campus and our School of Education.

Angela Candelario-Fernández, PhD
Dean of the School of Education

The mission of the School of Education at the Metropolitan University is based on the premise that education is the art achieved through positive changes, cemented on social-moral values. Our goal of excellence is manifested in the quality of life and reflected in the integral formation of the student and professional. Our organizational environment is characterized by academic autonomy, respect for diversity, equality, and human dignity, as well as reflexion and diversity of human thought.

As a professional school, it inspires and guides the formation of an intellectual leader and academic researcher through the diversity of programs offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  We are responding to the need of offering educational equal opportunities by: flexible admission policy for the undergraduate students supported with a system of service to guide our students, by extending our programs to the university centers and with academic offering in order to reach the needs of different educational sectors.  Research, emphasis on learning innovative projects and partnerships are intended to the solution of social and educational problems.

We promote a climate of collaboration and shared responsibilities with other faculties, institutions and agencies.  The primary commitment of the School of Education requires the creation of an educational niche in innovative areas that distinguish our School of Education in and outside of Puerto Rico.