Our College
Students describe our faculty as caring and knowledgeable individuals who are committed to the preparation of professionals in a variety of disciplines. The college is made up of five departments: Counseling and Special Education; Educational Leadership; Human Environmental Studies; Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration; and Teacher Education and Professional Development. Our students are a great source of pride to the college, winning many state and national awards. The College of Education and Human Services is recognized for the extensive involvement of its many student professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels. Our Residential College for all students selecting majors in any of our programs is located in Calkins Hall and has been very successful in bringing together students with common interests, allowing them to share introductory courses and participate in service learning activities and field trips.
Our Offerings
Course work is offered via distance learning, in traditional classroom settings, at one of nine regional sites throughout the state of Michigan, at additional sites throughout the nation, and in a number of international locations. Classes are offered during the day, the evening, and on weekends during the fall and spring semesters and summer terms. Technology is at the core of our programs, including our many computer labs tied to programs in teacher education, apparel merchandising and design, and interior design. Our state-of-the-art Body Scanner, Environmental Chamber, and thermal camera, used in apparel design, is unique to the state of Michigan and is one of only eight located at universities nationally. We even offer a fully online MS in Nutrition that has attracted students from throughout the nation.
