College of Education and Human Development

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Academics

As the cornerstone of Â鶹´«Ã½, the College of Education and Human Development continues to build upon its rich tradition of excellence by facilitating the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, community educators, innovative designers, and health and wellness professionals.

College of Education and Human Development
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5229 USA
Main office:  (269) 387-2960
Student services: (269) 387-3474

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Undergraduate programs

The college currently offers over 20 majors and over 10 minor options in the fields of education and human development, creating numerous degree possibilities for Â鶹´«Ã½s with a variety of interests. Undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s are advised through the CEHD Office of Admissions and Advising.
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Graduate programs

CEHD currently offers over 50 graduate credential Â鶹´«Ã½ including graduate certificates, master’s degrees, a specialist program, and doctoral degrees. Graduate advisors are located in the departments.
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Claim success

Student success is our priority. Our CEHD Â鶹´«Ã½ success advisors and graduate assistants works with you to ensure you have what you need to reach your full potential. Our Â鶹´«Ã½ success advisor is available to meet with you to set goals and get on track. You can meet with the advisor to set personal and academic goals, address factors impacting academic performance, get connected to campus and community resources, or receive help navigating emergency situations, hardships, account holds, or finances. Our success advisor can also offer resources for study and test-taking strategies, time management, self-care, and motivation for Â鶹´«Ã½s who request assistance.

Who can utilize our services? All CEHD undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½s.

1:1 CliftonStrengths Coaching

Student Success Check-In

General Success Coaching

CEHD 2010: Academic Discovery

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Toolkit

So, you want to be a teacher?

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Early childhood pathways

Our dynamic pathway model encourages Â鶹´«Ã½s to select the preparatory pathway best aligned with their academic interests and career goals. Program offerings prepare Â鶹´«Ã½s for work in a variety of care, teaching, and service settings with young children. Pathways include majors that do and do not lead to teacher certification.
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All teacher education pathways

With high demand for teachers nationwide, it’s an excellent time to start your education career. At WMU, we understand the demand for teachers and are making it easier than ever before for Â鶹´«Ã½s to earn their initial teacher certifications and expand their knowledge base through both traditional and fast-track programming.
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Get involved with TRIO

The TRIO Future Educator Success Program is a federally funded grant program that promotes the success of future educators from Â鶹´«Ã½. We offer career and graduate school exploration, financial assistance, leadership Â鶹´«Ã½, mentorship and more to teaching majors who are first-generation, income-eligible Â鶹´«Ã½s or Â鶹´«Ã½s with disabilities.

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