Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development
College of Education and Human Development
Learn how to teach adults to embrace change and develop as individuals, teams and organizations. Gain the skills to design training programs, lead organizational interventions and manage interpersonal conflict. Students with this expertise are needed in a variety of settings, from corporate to community to government.
Available as a minor
Applied Behavior Analysis
College of Education and Human Development
Learn to apply the science of behavior analysis to tackle problems important to society in a variety of settings such as educational institutions, behavioral health centers and community organizations. Courses are designed to meet the coursework requirements for the national Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Examination. Applicants for the exam would need to meet additional requirements to apply.
Career and Technical Education
College of Education and Human Development
Graduate qualified to teach business, computer and information technology; industrial skills; or marketing in the classroom, co-op or workplace setting. Learn to deliver career training and education to students of all ages, as well as to manage internships, work-experience programs and more.
Concentrations
- Business, Computer and Information Technology Education
- Marketing Education
Diversity and Inclusion
College of Education and Human Development
Gain the skills to negotiate issues of power in a variety of settings. Position yourself to act as an advocate and organizer for people who have been systematically marginalized based on race, socioeconomic status and disability, among other characteristics. You will leave the program prepared to be a leader in both the public and private sectors.
Education
College of Education and Human Development
Acquire broad, foundational knowledge of adolescent development, community and school relationships, and the current state of education. Interact with Education majors and gain first-hand experience working in schools and community centers. Support in-class learning through tutoring and observing after-school programs.
English Language Teaching
College of Education and Human Development
Develop a foundational understanding of the cultural, political and social complexities of language education, learning and use, and the skills to draw on this awareness in a broad range of professional teaching contexts.
Human Development and Community Engagement
College of Education and Human Development
Build a solid foundation in child development, intercultural communication, organization leadership, research methods and urban education, with an emphasis on service outside the classroom. Gain hands-on experience through a yearlong internship to understand the cognitive, physical and social development of children, particularly in urban communities.
Concentrations
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Community Education
- Human Services
- Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship
Available as a minor
Leadership and Military Science
College of Education and Human Development
Hone your leadership skills as you gain an understanding of the causes and tactical principles of military warfare. Combine academic excellence with Army leadership experience to strengthen your candidacy in a competitive marketplace.
Middle Grades Education
College of Education and Human Development
Choose a single or dual concentration and learn how to instill the academic and social skills middle grade students need to excel in high school and beyond. Gain a deep understanding of this age group’s mindset, and work with students early and often through a variety of field work.
Concentrations
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Language Arts
- Mathematics and Science
- Science
- Science and Language Arts
- Social Studies
Secondary Education-English Education
College of Education and Human Development
Ensure the success of young minds by preparing to teach with an emphasis on social, intellectual, and communication skills. This program focuses on the classical and everyday uses of literature, presentations and the spoken world to understand and shape ideas.
Secondary Education-Math Education
College of Education and Human Development
Learn and pass on invaluable problem-solving skills with mathematical fluency and the ability to interest young minds in the world of numbers and variables. Students take courses in both the College of Education and Human Development and the College of Science and Technology, in order to gain comprehensive subject knowledge.
Secondary Education-Social Studies
College of Education and Human Development
Create informed citizens of the democratic process with a secondary education focus in social studies. This program instills critical thinking and cultural sensitivity and gives students the opportunity to major in history or a social science as well.
Secondary Education-World Languages Education
College of Education and Human Development
Prepare to teach a foreign language in secondary education with a focus on Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin or Portuguese. Become equipped to teach a chosen language and its related cultural assets and values.
Special Education (Pre-K to 12)
College of Education and Human Development
Develop effective and practical instructional strategies for working with students with mild to severe disabilities, as well as English language learners, in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten through grade 12 settings. Gain an appreciation and understanding of child and adolescent development and learning. Students acquire professional experience through fieldwork and a 12-week, full-time teaching assignment.