College of Education

The College of Education includes the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology, and the School of Behavioral Sciences, which houses the Department of Psychological Sciences, the Department of Counseling, the Division of Child and Family Studies, and the Division of Sociology. Additionally, the College houses the Department of Educator Preparation Services.

The mission of the College of Education is to provide students in professional education and the behavioral sciences with a quality education through academic, cultural, and leadership experiences, and to provide leadership through scholarship and service to the community and professions. Programs in the College of Education prepare students for challenging, gratifying, and socially significant careers.

In addition to its teaching function, the college has a strong service commitment to public schools, human service agencies, and the surrounding communities. 

Departments and Programs

• Department of Curriculum and Instruction
  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
• Department of Educational Leadership and Technology
  • MEd in Educational Administration
• School of Behavioral Sciences
  • Department of Counseling
    • MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Department of Psychological Sciences
    • MS in Applied Psychology
  • Division of Child and Family Studies 
    • MS in Child Development and Family Studies

* The following graduate degree programs are being phased-out by the University, and no new admissions will be allowed: Master of Science with a major in Counseling Psychology, Master of Education in Professional School Counseling, and Master of Arts in Teaching.