College of Education and Human Services

Edel Reilly, Dean

Nicole Rice, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Educator Preparation

Website: www.iup.edu/education/

Since its founding in 1875 as the Indiana Normal School, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been widely recognized for its excellent programs in teacher education. Although the scope of the university has been greatly expanded, the College of Education and Communications continues the tradition of preparing outstanding teachers to serve the students of the commonwealth and the nation.

The college comprises four multidimensional departments that offer 25 programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Included in the college are the Departments of Career and Wellness Education; Counseling and Human Development; Professional Studies in Education; and School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology.

The college is well known for its opportunities to integrate hands-on learning. More than 100 students enjoy early field experiences each semester. In addition, the college places roughly 100 student teachers each year in public schools that provide a full semester of supervised teaching experience. Students are encouraged to take advantage of a full range of activities offered in urban, rural, and multicultural settings.

Mission Statement

The college provides leading-edge development and growth opportunities for students and professionals in education and allied fields.

Vision Statement

The college will be known nationally and internationally for the preparation of practitioners in education to serve a global society. The college will be prepared to serve a clientele of graduate and undergraduate scholars from increasingly diverse backgrounds. Teacher-scholars will apply diversified delivery systems to instruction, research, and service to meet the contemporary societal challenges.

Associations and Organizations

American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Council of Education of the Deaf (CED)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (PAC-TE)
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU)

Graduate Programs and Certifications

Master of Education: Education, Health and Wellness Education, Literacy, School Counseling, Special Education
Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Education, Training, and Instructional Technology
Educational Specialist: School Psychology
Doctor of Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Doctor of Philosophy: Administration and Leadership Studies, Counselor Education and Supervision, and School Psychology
Graduate-Level Certifications: Business, Computer and Information Technology, Career and Technical Administrative Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Licensure, Principal Post-Masters Graduate Certificate, Reading Specialist, School Counseling, Special Education, Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility