Academics
For more than 100 years, the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development has been driven by a sustained belief in the value of each person as an individual with unique talents and challenges. We are the third largest college on the Twin Cities Campus, working across 12 buildings on two campuses featuring 10 undergraduate majors, more than 30 graduate degree programs, and 25 research centers and institutes. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the college 12th among all public professional schools of education and 21st among all professional schools of education. Nationally ranked programs in CEHD include developmental (child) psychology at #1, special education at #10, and educational psychology at #7.
Featured programs
Undergraduate
Youth studies major
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Make a difference in young people's lives. Prepare for careers working with youth in a variety of settings or pursue graduate work in social work, education, or public policy.
Health and wellness promotion minor
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY
This interdisciplinary minor in the School of Kinesiology supports careers in health coaching, community health, personal training, corporate wellness, and allied health careers.
Graduate
Online MA in applied child and adolescent development
DEPARTMENT: INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Learn how to draw on development science to address the needs of children and adolescents in advocacy, community, and health care settings.
Physical activity and health MEd
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY
Learn about the leading-edge research, trends, and practices in physical activity as they relate to health in the United States. Discover techniques in effectively implementing programs designed to promote health through population-based physical activity.
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Adult education certificate
Gain skills to address adult learners' challenges and opportunities in education, professional growth, and personal enrichment. Learn strategies in teaching adults and grow in conveying facts and theories in a persuasive and motivational way.
Psychological foundations of education MA/PhD
Study the psychological processes critical to education. Apply your research in local schools and diverse communities to support academic and professional success for our neighbors.
Accredited financial counselor
Are you interested in the financial field and helping families and individuals achieve financial security and freedom? FSoS is the only Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE®) approved program in the state of Minnesota.
- Counseling
Adult Education - Graduate Certificate
Learn how adults gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values
- Teaching
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
- Disability
- Aging
- Recreation
- Health
Adult Education - Masters
Learn how adults gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values
- Teaching
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
- Disability
- Aging
- Recreation
- Health
Adult Education - Undergraduate Certificate
Learn how adults gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values
- Teaching
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
- Disability
- Aging
- Recreation
- Health
Adult education MEd
As we age, we actively learn new information and adapt our behavior to enhance connections with others. This program involves studying and practicing how adult learners acquire new knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage with the world.
Advance Practices in Multilingual Education - Graduate Certificate
This program is designed for teachers of foreign languages and English as a second language looking to master new models and strategies in their practice
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Ambiguous loss certificate
This certificate will help you understand the difference between ambiguous loss and other kinds of loss. This understanding will help you serve students, clients, and patients more effectively.
Applied Child and Adolescent Development - Masters
Build a foundation in developmental science and specialize in infant and early childhood mental health, child life, or individualized studies. (Online degree)
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Recreation
- Health
Applied Psychology in Educational and Community Settings (APECS) - Undergraduate Minor
Gain experience working with children and youth in educational settings
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Counseling
Applied psychology in educational and community settings minor
Familiarize yourself with the field of educational psychology, acquire knowledge and skills conducting research, serve in educational and community contexts, and get hands-on practicum experience.
Arts in Education - License
Learn about the teaching strategies for building knowledge and skills in visual arts, dance, and theatre arts
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Arts in Education - Masters
Learn about the teaching strategies for building knowledge and skills in visual arts, dance, and theatre arts
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Arts in Education - PhD
Learn about the teaching strategies for building knowledge and skills in visual arts, dance, and theatre arts
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Arts in education MA / PhD
Offers the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research while specializing in your own focus area in art education.
Arts in education MEd
Designed for experienced art teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of art education.
Arts in education MEd and teaching license
Earn your MN K-12 teaching license to teach visual arts, dance, or theatre arts in just over a year. Our accelerated program will prepare you to step into your classroom with confidence and solid classroom experience.
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Graduate Certificate (online)
Prepare to work with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder by learning methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment evaluation
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Autism Spectrum Disorder - License
Prepare to work with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder by learning methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment evaluation
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Undergraduate Certificate (online)
Prepare to work with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder by learning methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment evaluation
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Business and Marketing Education - Undergraduate Major
Courses in sales and marketing prepare you for careers in a variety of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial startups to nonprofit management
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Business and marketing education undergraduate
This degree equips you for various careers, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, international organizations, and nonprofit management. You'll take courses in sales and marketing to build essential business skills.
- Business
- Administration
- Management
Clinical Physiology and Movement Science - Graduate Certificate
- Recreation
- Health
Clinical Physiology and Movement Science - Graduate Minor
- Recreation
- Health
Coaching certificate
Develop the necessary skills for coaching youth, club, high school, or college sports. Our program provides a general theoretical basis for the many areas of knowledge needed for coaching.
Comparative and international development education MA
Become a leader in international and intercultural education. Gain a mastery of skills and knowledge in how cultural, economic, and political forces affect international and intercultural education.
- International
- Teaching
Comparative and international development education PhD
This program prepares you to research and consult on how schools and educational systems globally reflect cultural, economic, and political contexts. Explore the impact of globalization, internationalization, and educational exchanges on learning.
- International
- Teaching
Comparative International Development Education - Masters
Our students examine educational ideas, practices, and systems through a global lens. We research how cultures, governments, and markets effect our educational philosophies and structures
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Comparative International Development Education - PhD
Our students examine educational ideas, practices, and systems through a global lens. We research how cultures, governments, and markets effect our educational philosophies and structures
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Counselor Education - Graduate Minor
Counsel others throughout the lifespan. Work in schools, colleges, or community organizations, and help people develop personally and socially, in their academic or career pursuits
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Counselor Education - Masters
Counsel others throughout the lifespan. Work in schools, colleges, or community organizations, and help people develop personally and socially, in their academic or career pursuits
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Questions?
Our seven academic departments are consistently ranked among the top in the nation. For specific questions regarding programs, majors, minors and certifications, reach out directly to the department.