Preparing Tomorrow’s Changemakers
Our four departments are pioneers in transdisciplinary opportunities that integrate theory with practical experience, preparing students to meet the demands of today’s evolving education, health, sports, hospitality, and recreation landscapes.
The Department of Special Education and Disability Research prepares professionals to advance opportunity, access, and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Our nationally recognized programs blend research, innovation, and real-world experience to equip current and aspiring professionals to make a transformative, lasting impact across diverse educational and community settings.
The Department of Teaching and Learning offers innovative, transformative, research based teacher preparation and educator professional learning pathways. Our nationally recognized programs integrate theory with practical, real world experience to cultivate reflective, skilled, equity-driven professionals committed to the diverse learners in today’s dynamic educational environments.
The Department of Kinesiology, Sport, and Hospitality Management offers innovative, research informed programs that prepare future leaders and practitioners in the health, sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality industries. Through applied research and experiential learning, we equip students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to enhance human well being, advance industry innovation, and enrich communities.
The Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Educational Sciences prepares research informed and socially conscious professionals dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, schools, organizations, and communities. Our programs empower graduates to serve as effective, engaged, and innovative counselors, leaders, scholars, and practitioners who have a positive influence at the local, national, and global level.
Your investment in our students, distinguished faculty, expanding research portfolio, and collaborative, inclusive community helps prepare more Patriots to become agents of positive change through transformational pedagogy, emerging technologies, and industry innovation. Together, we can empower future educators, health professionals, researchers, counselors, coaches, and industry leaders to transform lives and strengthen communities for generations to come.
