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About

The College of Education

In this rapidly evolving world, the work our students do at Lehigh is the very foundation of equity, opportunity and positive transformation for individuals across the lifespan.

The College of Education consists of a single department, the Department of Education and Human Services and five distinct academic programs: Counseling Psychology, Educational Leadership, School Psychology, Special Education and Teaching, Learning and Technology (teacher education and instructional technology). In addition, the college supports a set of interrelated programs including the Centennial School, Center for Promoting Research to Practice (CPRP), Global Distance Programs and the Office of Professional Certification.

The overarching focus of these programs is to prepare students for leadership roles in evidence-based, cross-disciplinary inquiry that shape educational practices nationally and internationally.

While the College of Education prepares individuals for leadership roles in school systems, we also prepare individuals for a variety of positions in business and industry, healthcare, private practice, international development and community-based organizations.

Commitment to Caring

Our research leads with a commitment to caring through work that makes a lasting social impact. 

Research

Learn more about the five distinct academic programs:

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    Counseling Psychology

    Prepare for a career as a scientist-practitioner and help individuals in academic, international and general settings develop skills for living in a complex society.

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    Educational Leadership

    Develop the skills necessary to become an effective, evidence-based instructional leader and help improve school performance and the lives of students.

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    School Psychology

    Master the skills necessary to help children in school settings and the surrounding communities.

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    Special Education

    Apply a person-centered approach to education, including all people with disabilities in school and society.

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    Teaching, Learning and Technology

    Learn strategies to enhance education by integrating best practices and leading-edge technologies that improve teaching across instructional settings.

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Learn More about our Global Distance Programs

Our global degrees and certificates prepare students to advance as educational leaders around the globe in online and hybrid degrees and certificates.

Global Distance Programs

College Leadership