The philosophy of the School of Education has as its basis confluent education, which perceives learning as the merging of cognitive, affective, social, and psychomotor domains. This belief underscores the premise that education nurtures and promotes intellectual growth and the emotional, social, and physical well being of all students with a special focus on diversity and equity.

Based on the confluent education model, the following goals provide a direction for educating the whole person.

1. To formulate a comprehensive view of human growth and development, a global knowledge of self and others, and an empathy and sensitivity to multiple realities of a changing environment.
2. To develop a commitment and responsibility to democratic and social values through professional collaboration, educational leadership, and collegial partnerships.
3. To promote critical inquiry through research and practice in order to improve teaching, learning and communication.
4. To broaden knowledge and skill bases in terms of pedagogical multicultural principles conducive for effective curriculum delivery and instruction in diverse settings.
5. To utilize and integrate various current multimedia resources and technological tools to enhance teaching and learning in the ever-changing society.
6. To apply multiple methods of assessment with a special focus on critical reflection and self-analysis for continual professional development and on-going program evaluation.