The Program theme, “preparing teachers to serve in a culturally diverse world,” describes the kind of teachers the College desires for these times. It also suggests that the preparation of teachers will include inclusive theories, experiences and practices that will ultimately result in practical, energetic educational opportunities for their students. In this sense, an axiom imparted in each aspect of the Program is that society has become immensely diverse. Thus, the education of Greenville Candidates includes the mastery of the four categories noted below.

Diverse Students
Greenville is committed to preparing teachers who create effective educational environments for all students. In this regard, candidates must consider issues related to students, homes, and communities representative of a pluralistic society. Public schools reflect an increasing diversity of students whose development occurs when educators are prepared to address multiple differences, including disabilities and learning styles. Thus, coursework, field experiences, and clinical practices translate into educational applications appropriate for diverse students.

Diverse Content Preparation
The complexities of teaching and learning are not adequately explained by single theories but by broad conceptualizations developed through a number of ideas. In this regard, candidates experience a curriculum that includes professional, pedagogical, content area, and general education courses. These provide candidates with professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions contained in the program outcomes.

Diverse Technologies
Technological resources enrich teaching and learning environments by supporting design, delivery, and assessment of instruction. Candidates develop knowledge, dispositions and skills necessary to use technology to assist learners in solving problems, communicating, making curricular decisions, and constructing new knowledge bases.

Diverse Communities
Greenville candidates prepare to serve within diverse communities. Developing an understanding of the pluralistic nature of modern society is essential to performing effectively in such communities. Candidates thus participate in field experiences and clinical practices within rural, small town, and urban areas.