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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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education - PhD
Become an expert in STEM Education, the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an interdisciplinary and applied approach
- Teaching
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education - PhD
Become an expert in STEM Education, the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an interdisciplinary and applied approach
- Teaching
Social Justice - Undergraduate Minor
Examine how to create socially just communities through this minor in the School of Social Work
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
- Psychology
- Counseling
Social Justice - Undergraduate Minor
Examine how to create socially just communities through this minor in the School of Social Work
- Business
- Administration
- Leadership
- Psychology
- Counseling
Social justice minor
Learn how to question critically, discover how to be an activist, and work to transform the world. You will draw on theory and practice, with valued knowledge from both the University and local community experiences.
Social psychological and developmental processes (MA, PhD)
Study how social processes contribute to the success of schools and other educational organizations.
Social Studies Education - License
Develop research-based knowledge for teaching social studies, with emphases on political socialization, political tolerance, authentic assessment, citizenship and civics education, and democratic thought
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Social Studies Education - License
Develop research-based knowledge for teaching social studies, with emphases on political socialization, political tolerance, authentic assessment, citizenship and civics education, and democratic thought
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Social Studies Education - Masters
Develop research-based knowledge for teaching social studies, with emphases on political socialization, political tolerance, authentic assessment, citizenship and civics education, and democratic thought
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Social Studies Education - Masters
Develop research-based knowledge for teaching social studies, with emphases on political socialization, political tolerance, authentic assessment, citizenship and civics education, and democratic thought
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Social Studies Education - PhD
Develop research-based knowledge for teaching social studies, with emphases on political socialization, political tolerance, authentic assessment, citizenship and civics education, and democratic thought
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Social Studies Education - PhD
Develop research-based knowledge for teaching social studies, with emphases on political socialization, political tolerance, authentic assessment, citizenship and civics education, and democratic thought
- Teaching
- Languages
- Culture
- International
Social studies education MA/PhD
Gain the opportunity to specialize in many aspects of social studies education that will provide opportunities for careers in public schools, colleges/universities, curriculum development, and assessment.
Social studies education MEd and teaching license
Our accelerated program will prepare you to start teaching through a unique co-teaching practicum model in only 13 months.
Social Work - Masters
Advanced social work practice and leadership, with focus areas of Clinical Mental Health, Community Practice, Families and Children, and Health, Disability and Aging
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Languages
- Culture
- International
- Disability
- Aging
Social Work - Masters
Advanced social work practice and leadership, with focus areas of Clinical Mental Health, Community Practice, Families and Children, and Health, Disability and Aging
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Languages
- Culture
- International
- Disability
- Aging
Social Work - PhD
Advanced social work practice and leadership, with focus areas of Clinical Mental Health, Community Practice, Families and Children, and Health, Disability and Aging
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Languages
- Culture
- International
- Disability
- Aging
Social Work - PhD
Advanced social work practice and leadership, with focus areas of Clinical Mental Health, Community Practice, Families and Children, and Health, Disability and Aging
- Families
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Languages
- Culture
- International
- Disability
- Aging
Social work PhD
Contribute to the knowledge base of the social work profession and work toward a just, nurturing, and inclusive society. This program emphasizes advanced scholarship, theory development, policy analysis, and research design and application.
Special Education - Graduate Certificate (online)
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Graduate Certificate (online)
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Graduate Minor
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Graduate Minor
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - License
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - License
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Masters
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Masters
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - PhD
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - PhD
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Undergraduate Certificate (online)
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Undergraduate Certificate (online)
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- Teaching
- Disability
- Aging
- Psychology
- Counseling
Special Education - Undergraduate Major
Prepare to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in grade K through age 21. Improve outcomes for individuals who require specialized support to achieve success throughout their lifespan
- 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.