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 opportunities. Find your path at the College of Education and Human Development and make an impact on the future.
Meet our students and alumni
Pride points
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95% of College of Education and Human Development bachelor's graduates participated in experience-driven education
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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93% of College of Education and Human Development graduates working full time having a job related to degree
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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No. 129 ranked Graduate School of Education
2024 U.S. News & World Report
Choose your path from a variety of program options
With more than 20 undergraduate majors, 50 graduate credential opportunities 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.
Departments, offices and centers
- Centers for Counseling and Psychological Services
- Counselor education and counseling psychology
- Educational leadership, research and technology
- Family and consumer sciences
- Human performance and health education
- McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic
- Special education and literacy studies
- Teaching, learning and educational studies
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.
We're here to support you as a whole person
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.
Visit with us
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 students and their families are encouraged to attend.