Vision
To achieve leadership and excellence in educational services, scientific research, and community service at the local, regional, and international levels in the light of Saudi Vision 2030.
Overview
The College of Education was established in 1372 A.H. (1952) as the College of Teachers. In 1382 A.H. (1962), the Ministry of Education decided to turn College of Shari`ah into College of Shari`ah and Education, where students studied religious and social sciences , Arabic, and English in first year, then student took up specialties. One year later, a decision was issued to establish the College of Education.
On 4/11/1382 A.H., the Ministry of Education issued decision no. 572 to found the College of Education. 1383 H marked the first academic year, in which study started with 2 departments: Arabic Language and English Language and Social Studies. Later in 1385 A.H., Department of Physics and Department of Mathematics were founded followed by departments of Education and Psychology in 1386 A.H. Social Studies was turned into Geography department after English Language became a separate department.
College of Education belonged to King Abdulaziz University during the period from Rajab 1390 A.H. till Rajab 1401 A.H. Later, the college included the following departments: Education, Curricula and Instruction, Psychology, Art, PE, Geography, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
As of Rajab 1401 A.H., College of Education became affiliated to UQU, where the following departments operated: Islamic Education, Curricula and Teaching Methods, Psychology, Kindergarten, Educational Administration and Planning, Art, PE, Family Education, and the new department, Special Education in addition to Training Courses Center.
Mission
To prepare and qualify distinguished, efficient educational cadres to be able to produce and disseminate scientific knowledge, in order to serve the society and fulfill its ambitions.