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A tradition of success

We’re helping prepare and grow pre-K–12 teachers, human-service professionals, innovative designers, and health and wellness specialists who dedicate their lives to becoming leaders in their fields.

We shape tomorrow

You're a change-maker: a compassionate visionary who leads by example and embraces innovative and evolutionary fields. We aim to harness your aspirations and leadership potential by providing a diverse and vibrant environment, flexible educational options and an abundance of experience-based learning Â鶹´«Ã½. Find your path at the College of Education and Human Development and make an impact on the future.

Meet our Â鶹´«Ã½s and alumni

Jazz

Jazz

Major: Counseling psychology
Amie

Amie

Major: Educational leadership
Grace

Grace

Major: Early childhood unified education
Trey

Trey

Major: Physical and health education teacher education
Jamiese

Jamiese

Major: Child development and services
Moises

Moises

Major: Special education

Choose your path from a variety of program options

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With more than 20 undergraduate majors, 50 graduate credential Â鶹´«Ã½ as well as short- and long-term study abroad programs, the College of Education and Human Development at Western continues its long tradition of excellence, offering a diverse range of studies and hands-on learning environments that help take your professional pursuits to the next level. When you learn here, you grow—and so do your possibilities.

Explore the College of Education and Human Development

Looking for online programs?

Having options in how you earn your degree matters in today’s fast-paced, demanding world. To help you prepare for a thriving career, the College of Education and Human Development offers online education that combines high academic quality with flexibility and convenience that fits your life. Flexibility is key, and we are here to help make this an easy way for you to complete your degree.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today.

If you can see yourself doing your best learning and growing at Western’s College of Education and Human Development, then we want to meet you! Start the application process now and launch your potential.

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Sign up to have a Q&A session with a College of Education and Human Development advisor and learn more about our programs. Admitted and prospective Â鶹´«Ã½s and their families are encouraged to attend.