College of  Education and CommunicationsƵ's College of Education and Human Services enjoys a strong reputation for providing leading-edge development and growth opportunities for students and professionals in education and allied fields.

A Place for All

For the College of Education and Human Services, diversity and inclusion is more than meeting a goal or focusing on a specific representation within a population. It is involvement in expressive dialogue and offerings of distinct talent, thought, and inquiry from individuals from various backgrounds. Our college understands that the success of each individual strengthens our community.

The College of Education and Human Services recognizes that one of our primary purposes as educators is to prepare our students to interact in an increasingly diverse and multicultural world as practitioners, scholars, and teachers. To that end, we seek to empower our faculty, staff, and students through curricula, programs, and environments that reflect the diversity of our community and elevate cultural awareness. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College will be implemented with guidance from an approved action plan.

We entrust all members of the college with the responsibility of upholding and promoting the values of diversity and inclusiveness. Furthermore, the college actively welcomes and engages our community in the importance of diversity through leadership and innovation within the education, technology, and communication professions.

News

Ƶ Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials

Ƶ’s 2025–26 Justice Research Fellows—Lauren Connor, Reia Sanchez, Kelly Szolek, and Jackson White—presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29.

Ƶ Doctoral Education Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report

Ƶ’s doctoral programs in education have been selected by “U.S. News and World Report” for its 2026 “best graduate schools” rankings.

Four Students Selected for Ƶ Fourth Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program

Four Ƶ students in the Cook Honors College from the Department of School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology and the Department of Finance and Economics have been selected from a pool of exemplary nominees to be the fourth cohort of the Ƶ Justice Research Fellows at the Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center.

Ƶ to Host International Fulbright Recipients for Tenth Year

Ƶ will welcome 22 educators from 13 countries August 13 through December 10 as part of the university’s selection as a host for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers.

Ƶ Offering Accelerated Program for Special Education Teaching Certification; Applications Invited

Ƶ is offering a special accelerated program for individuals interested in obtaining a special education teaching certification.