Departments

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and addresses the educational needs of a rapidly changing global society in democratic and socially just ways. Our students prepare for careers as certified teachers, advocates for education, and early childhood development and leadership positions that promote equity and excellence in the education of diverse communities.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy offers both master’s and doctoral degrees with concentrations in higher education and educational leadership. Our students train to become scholars, professors and educational leaders for PK-12 public schools, higher education and the P-16 policy arena.

The Department of Educational Psychology offers graduate degrees and an undergraduate minor and is dedicated to advancing knowledge of human behavior related to education. Students train to work as teachers, counselors, evaluators and researchers in educational environments and hone skills in the areas of human development and behavior, the psychology of education, learning theory and research and evaluation methods.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and is dedicated to the innovation and promotion of health science. Our students and faculty members study human movement, health behavior and sport culture. Each program is designed to expose students to cutting-edge research, internships and practical experience.

The Department of Special Education offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and gives students the opportunity to gain specialist training and research experience with diverse populations across the lifespan. Our students study topics such as supporting bilingual students with disabilities, design and evaluation of assistive technology, educating students with autism spectrum disorders and others.