College of Education and Human Services
Karen I. Adams, Dean
Michael Kent, Associate Dean
Dianne L. H. Mark, Interim Associate Dean
Marilyn Feldmann, Director of Professional Education
Cindy B. Hales, Director of Development
Laura Gonzales, Assistant to the Dean
307 Ronan Hall, (989) 774-3079
Introduction
Teaching
Related Programs
Human Service
Related Programs
Graduate Programs
Interdisciplinary
Gerontology Program
Introduction
The primary mission of the College of Education and Human
Services is to provide the highest quality undergraduate and
graduate educational experiences that develop effective
professionals, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.
Students will expand their understanding of themselves and
their roles in a diverse and global society. Through a broad
range of technological and human services, the College and
its graduates, in collaboration with the constituencies they
serve, will be proactive forces for improving the quality of
life in the twenty-first century.
We believe that involvement in the field, prior to
graduation, is a critical component of all of our programs.
While many remain in their original professions--teaching,
leisure services, or an area of family development--other
graduates eventually go to graduate school for advanced
study into areas such as counseling, special education, or
educational administration. Whether you are just exploring
these fields or whether you want to become a major, know
that the faculty and staff are deeply committed to caring
for and serving you.
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Teaching-Related
Programs
The process of becoming a certified teacher in Michigan
starts when you enter CMU and declare your intent to focus
on that area. Advising is a critical component for all
education students; some courses may be counted in different
types of ways to meet various curricular requirements.
Meeting with your advisor and mentor regularly is
important.
The Department of Teacher Education and Professional
Development prepares students for certification in
elementary and secondary education. Other departmental
majors and minors are located in twenty-five departments
across the university.
CMU is accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education. We are one of just over
500 institutions in the United States that are accredited.
CMU is expected to meet high standards for all of our
professional education programs.
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Human
Service-Related Programs
An array of Human Service programs is offered through EHS.
If you see yourself interacting with people in a
professional capacity, or think you would like a career in a
business or a human service agency setting working with
clients face-to-face to help them in meeting their needs,
you should explore human service-related programs in EHS.
All professional degree programs include carefully designed,
direct experiences in real-life settings. These required
experiences, which differ from program to program, have one
common element - close contact with people with whom you
will work as a professional.
Much of the hands-on experience in EHS takes place in the
many clinics and centers which provide service to the
university and the community at large. These clinics
include: the Human Growth and Development Laboratory, the
Human Development Clinic and the Reading Clinic.
College centers are: Center for Leisure Services,
Opportunities for Talent Development, Instructional
Materials Center, Science/Mathematics/Technology Center,
Michigan Schools in the Middle, and the Michigan Center for
Assessment and Educational Data.
In addition to the course work and professional field
experience available in EHS professional programs, you may
also become involved in research activities. Both faculty
and students are actively involved in broadening the body of
knowledge via educational and behavioral research in many
areas of study.
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Graduate
Programs
These are available in the departments of Counseling and
Special Education; Educational Administration &
Community Leadership; Human Environmental Studies;
Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Administration; and
Teacher Education and Professional Development. Graduate
programs can earn you a master's or doctoral degree, and
several lead to specialist certification and/or licensure.
Interdisciplinary
Gerontology Program
Gerontology is the study of aging. At CMU, the
interdisciplinary Gerontology Program involves education,
service, and research. A big part of the program is the
undergraduate Gerontology Minor. The program also encourages
the development of gerontology-related continuing education
opportunities, activity programs, and grant projects. Recent
projects include the planning and presentation of statewide
conferences on aging and cooperation with other Michigan
colleges and universities in gerontology-related faculty
development programs. For further information contact the
director, Interdisciplinary Gerontology Program, in the
Department of Human Environmental Studies.
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