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UDC Operating Remotely as of 12:30 p.m. Today, Monday, March 16

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will move to remote operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. All on-campus activities, including athletics, are cancelled.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations.

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI). The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources


Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to in-person operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission.

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School of Education and Learning Sciences

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Welcome to the School of Education and Learning Sciences

The University of the District of Columbia is proud to announce the launch of the School of Education and Learning Sciences (SELS) — a bold step forward that coincides with the start of the UDC175 celebration. More than the creation of a new academic unit, this moment represents a powerful reaffirmation of the university’s founding mission: preparing exceptional educators for Washington, D.C. and beyond.

The school launches under the leadership of Interim Dean Anika Spratley Burtin, who will guide operations and early growth while ensuring continuity for students and community partners.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

A Legacy Rooted in Teacher Preparation

Mytilla Miner and the Miner Normal School

Teacher preparation is foundational to UDC’s identity. The university’s roots trace back to 1851, when Myrtilla Miner founded the Miner Normal School to train young Black women as teachers — an act that fundamentally transformed access to education in Washington, D.C.

Generations of educators have since emerged from Miner Teachers College, Wilson Teachers College and D.C. Teachers College, shaping public education across the region. The new School of Education and Learning Sciences carries that legacy forward — connecting 1851 to today with renewed purpose.

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Advancing the Science and Practice of Learning

The School of Education and Learning Sciences offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in areas such as adult education, early childhood education, elementary and special education, teaching and human development. These programs benefit from focused leadership and deep community engagement.

Explore Our Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Early Childhood Education – BA
Elementary Education – BA
Human Development – BA
Special Education – BS

Graduate Programs

Adult Education – Graduate Certificate
Adult Education – MA
Early Childhood Education – MA
Elementary Education – MAT
Teaching – MAT

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