FEHD Departments & Divisions
🎓 1. Core Academic Departments
These are the primary degree-granting units aligned with the Faculty’s mission to prepare educators, human development professionals, and community leaders.
📘 Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Focus: Teaching methods, curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment literacy.
Key Divisions:
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Inclusive & Special Education
Curriculum Theory & Design
🧠 Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
Focus: School leadership, education law, policy analysis, and administration.
Key Divisions:
Educational Administration
Educational Policy & Reform
Higher Education Leadership
Ethics & School Governance
🧍♀️ Department of Human Development and Psychology
Focus: Lifespan development, counseling foundations, behavioral science.
Key Divisions:
Child & Adolescent Development
Adult & Lifespan Development
Educational Psychology
Counseling Foundations
🌍 Department of Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
Focus: Social justice, multicultural education, and the history of education.
Key Divisions:
Sociology of Education
History of Education
Multicultural & Anti-Bias Education
Philosophy of Education
🧮 Department of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
Focus: Research methods, statistics, program evaluation.
Key Divisions:
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Mixed Methods
Educational Assessment & Measurement
🎯 2. Professional Practice & Field Experiences
Required practical training components.
📍 Division of Clinical Practice & Teacher Residency
Supervised field placements
Student teaching coordination
Partnerships with schools & community agencies
🤝 3. Interdisciplinary & Applied Units
These units support cross-cutting competencies and community impact.
📊 Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning
Service-learning programs
Community partnerships
Social impact initiatives
🌐 Institute for Global Education and Development
Comparative education studies
International exchange programs
Education in development contexts
🔍 Laboratory Schools / Demonstration Schools
Our valued assets
Practice schools associated with the Faculty
Sites for research, innovation, and teacher training
📋 4. Cross-Faculty Academic Supports
These serve students and faculty across departments.
📚 Office of Academic Advising & Student Success
Advising for all education majors
Retention & graduation support
🧪 Educational Technology Resource Center
Instructional tech coaching
e-learning design support
Innovation in teaching
📘 Writing Center for Education
Academic writing support
Research and publication mentoring
📊 Assessment and Accreditation Office
Coordinates institutional and program accreditation
Data collection for continuous improvement
🏛️ 5. Graduate-Level Divisions and Programs
Our structures for graduate education.
Master’s & Doctoral Programs
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Ed.D. / Ph.D. in Learning Sciences or Human Development
Graduate Certificates (e.g., Trauma-Informed Practice, School Counseling)
Each has clear pathways, competencies, and research mentorship frameworks.
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📌 Our Structure Meets UN & Accreditation Standards
✅ Aligned with global competencies: Education theory + practice + leadership + human development.
✅ Interdisciplinary by design: Integration of psychology, sociology, policy, and research.
✅ Strong field experience emphasis: Essential for teacher preparation accreditation.
✅ Clear administrative and quality assurance units: Meets criteria for institutions seeking regional, national, or international accreditation.
✅ Supports equity and inclusion: Departments dedicated to multicultural and social justice education.
📍 Specialized Units (Future Growth)
🟧 Department of STEM Education
🟧 Department of Literacy and Language Education
🟧 Division of Adult & Continuing Education
🟧 School of Early Childhood Development & Family Studies