College of Education and Human Development

Laura Dinehart
Dean

Kristal Ehrhardt
Senior Associate Dean

Luchara Wallace
Associate Dean

Academic Departments:
Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Performance and Health Education
Special Education and Literacy Studies
Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies

Centers and Offices:
Office of Admissions and Advising
Office of Clinical Experiences
Office of Teacher and Administrator Certification
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
Merze Tate Grant and Innovation Center
Dorothy J. McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic
Student Success Center

Mission

Embracing WMU’s goals to be learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged, the College of Education and Human Development is committed to:

Developing exceptional education and human development professionals who positively impact our global society
Advancing knowledge through teaching, scholarship, creative works, and service
Enhancing the university and its stakeholders through transformative field experiences and collaborations

Vision
Be the premier choice for a diverse community of education and human development learners by offering a portfolio of regionally, nationally and internationally recognized programs.

Professional Certification (CER, Education)
The Professional Certification program is a non-degree seeking program. The program is intended for certified teachers, school counselors, or school administrators seeking to take graduate-level courses to maintain the professional teaching certificate or seeking an additional teaching endorsement in the State of Michigan. The Professional Certification is administered by the Office of Teacher and Administrator Certification. Any questions about the program should be directed to that office.