College of Education, Health and Human Services

Dean: Dr. Timothy J. Wall

Associate Dean of Education, Health and Human Services: TBD

The College of Education, Health and Human Services is comprised of the School of Education and the School of Health Science and Wellness. The College also supports the Northwest Regional Professional Development Center and the Horace Mann Laboratory School, Infant and Toddler center, and Phyllis and Richard Leet Center preschool for Children and Families.

The College of Education, Health and Human Services offers multiple degrees and minors, as well as cooperative programs with other units within the university. Building upon a foundation of critical thinking, problem solving, managing information, and valuing, the College programs develop students’ professional skills in numerous in-demand fields of study. These include teaching, nursing, leadership, research, foods and nutrition, recreation, health and physical education, applied health sciences, child and family studies, human services, psychology, sociology, and school counseling. The College places our graduates in excellent professional opportunities, including the workforce, research, and graduate study. Students benefit from a blended approach emphasizing theory, practice, content knowledge, and internships and professional-based learning.

Programs in the College of Education, Health and Human Services accentuate the robust and engaging university classroom setting with practicum courses, laboratory classes, clinical field experiences, and internships to support hands-on learning and skill development. Students immediately apply concepts and understanding with technical feedback received from extraordinary faculty and in-field professionals who possess currency, skill, and expertise. The College supports students as they develop values including integrity, respect for ideas, and appreciation and promotion of the benefits of cultural diversity to promote personal growth.