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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Program Evaluation - Graduate Certificate
Intensive study of the techniques and process of evaluation and policy research, in addition to the social and political context within which program evaluation occurs
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Program Evaluation - Graduate Minor
Intensive study of the techniques and process of evaluation and policy research, in addition to the social and political context within which program evaluation occurs
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Program Evaluation - Graduate Minor
Intensive study of the techniques and process of evaluation and policy research, in addition to the social and political context within which program evaluation occurs
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Program evaluation certificate
This certificate prepares you to lead program evaluation efforts. You will learn applied methods, techniques, and processes, and how evaluation fits into larger economic, social, and political contexts.
Program evaluation graduate minor
This minor is an interdisciplinary effort providing intensive study of the techniques and processes of evaluation and policy research, in addition to the social and political context within which program evaluation occurs.
Psychological Foundations of Education - Graduate Certificate (online)
Study the psychological processes critical to education, focusing on cognitive and social-emotional development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Counseling
Psychological Foundations of Education - Graduate Certificate (online)
Study the psychological processes critical to education, focusing on cognitive and social-emotional development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Counseling
Psychological Foundations of Education - Masters
Study the psychological processes critical to education, focusing on cognitive and social-emotional development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Counseling
Psychological Foundations of Education - Masters
Study the psychological processes critical to education, focusing on cognitive and social-emotional development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Counseling
Psychological Foundations of Education - PhD
Study the psychological processes critical to education, focusing on cognitive and social-emotional development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Counseling
Psychological Foundations of Education - PhD
Study the psychological processes critical to education, focusing on cognitive and social-emotional development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Counseling
Quantitative Methods in Education - Masters
Discover solutions to issues in educational research, assessment, and program evaluation through measurement, evaluation, and statistics
- Teaching
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Quantitative Methods in Education - Masters
Discover solutions to issues in educational research, assessment, and program evaluation through measurement, evaluation, and statistics
- Teaching
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Quantitative Methods in Education - PhD
Discover solutions to issues in educational research, assessment, and program evaluation through measurement, evaluation, and statistics
- Teaching
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Quantitative Methods in Education - PhD
Discover solutions to issues in educational research, assessment, and program evaluation through measurement, evaluation, and statistics
- Teaching
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
Quantitative methods in education MA/PHD
Discover solutions to issues in educational research, assessment, and program evaluation through measurement, evaluation, and statistics. Learn to help students succeed by informing educational policy, practice, and curriculum.
Racial Justice in Urban Schooling - Undergraduate Minor
Deepen your understanding of the intersections of race, social class, language status, gender or sexual orientation, and how those impact educational equity and social justice
- Teaching
- Families
- Languages
- Culture
- International
- Psychology
- Counseling
Racial Justice in Urban Schooling - Undergraduate Minor
Deepen your understanding of the intersections of race, social class, language status, gender or sexual orientation, and how those impact educational equity and social justice
- Teaching
- Families
- Languages
- Culture
- International
- Psychology
- Counseling
Racial justice in urban schooling minor
This minor is designed for students interested in the intersections of race, social class, language status, gender or sexual orientation, and how those impact educational equity and social justice.
Sales - Undergraduate Certificate
Further your knowledge in sales education while developing practical skills for sales training. Open to all undergraduates
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
- Management
- Administration
- Leadership
Sales - Undergraduate Certificate
Further your knowledge in sales education while developing practical skills for sales training. Open to all undergraduates
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
- Management
- Administration
- Leadership
School Psychology - Graduate Minor
Through work in schools settings or research, help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- Teaching
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
School Psychology - Graduate Minor
Through work in schools settings or research, help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- Teaching
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
School Psychology - Masters
Through work in schools settings or research, help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- Teaching
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
School Psychology - Masters
Through work in schools settings or research, help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- Teaching
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
School Psychology - PhD
Through work in schools settings or research, help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- Teaching
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
School Psychology - PhD
Through work in schools settings or research, help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- Teaching
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
School psychology MA with specialist certificate, PhD
Prepare to become a leader, innovator, and change agent. Work with teachers, caregivers, and staff to help students thrive and support social justice by dismantling ineffective, harmful systems.
Science Education - License
Earn a license to teach high-school chemistry, earth and space science, life science, and/or physics. Students can also add a Grades 5-8 license in general science
- Teaching
Science Education - License
Earn a license to teach high-school chemistry, earth and space science, life science, and/or physics. Students can also add a Grades 5-8 license in general science
- Teaching
Science education MA
Participate in our research-driven program designed for experienced educators who wish to explore and improve science teaching and learning.
Science education MEd and teaching license
Prepare to step into your classroom with confidence and solid classroom experience through our unique co-teaching practicum model.
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.