College of Education and Human Development

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Keeping Ahead of the Curve

Our three schools are pioneers in transdisciplinary opportunities that integrate theory with practical experience, preparing students to meet the demands of today’s evolving education, health, sports, and recreation landscapes.

The School of Education—the largest and most comprehensive in Virginia—continues to be a power player in local and regional policy and practice, with alumni making up one-third of Northern Virginia’s teachers and administrators.

The School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management enriches student expertise in sport management, event management, tourism, and recreation programs through real-world experiences, internships, and influence in the nation’s capital and beyond.

The School of Kinesiology continues to be a model of experiential learning that equips students to take on leadership roles in health, movement, and performance in healthcare and their communities.

Your support of our students, distinguished faculty, expanding research portfolio, and collaborative, inclusive community will help prepare more Patriots to be agents of positive change through transformational pedagogy, emerging technologies, and industry innovations.

Student-Centered, Community-Minded

Top 50

Nationally ranked School of Education by U.S. News & World Report

13

Research centers, institutes, and labs

18M+

in funded research across education and human development

Why CEHD? Why Now? Why You?

Our world needs dedicated educators, community leaders, and change agents now more than ever. At CEHD, we combine rigorous academics, meaningful mentorship, and real-world learning to prepare students who make an impact from day one. Your gift helps us meet urgent needs, expand access, and empower the next generation of educators, kinestheticians, and sports management, recreation, and tourism professionals.

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Finance Excellence

Support bold leadership and rapid response through flexible funding that finances student aid, innovative programs, and faculty research when and where it’s needed most.

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Expand Scholarship Funding

Ease the financial burden for future teachers, coaches, health professionals, researchers, and leaders so they can focus on their passion and serve with excellence.

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Make the Investment in CEHD

When you support CEHD, you’re uplifting entire communities. Together, we’re shaping the educators, health advocates, and sports performance and recreation professionals who will lead tomorrow.