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Academic Programs

The College of Education offers more than 30 degrees through its six departments. Visit the departmental sites to learn more about the academic programs or review specific course requirements and descriptions in the undergraduate or graduate catalog.

Counseling, Adult and Higher Education
Adult and Higher Education		M.S.Ed.	Ed.D.
Counseling		M.S.Ed.	Ed.D.
Educational Technology, Research and Assessment
Instructional Technology		M.S.Ed.	Ed.D.
Educational Research and Assessment		M.S.
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Kinesiology (Athletic Training)	B.S.
Kinesiology and Physical Education		M.S.Ed.
Physical Education	B.S.Ed.
Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercise Science	B.S.
Sport Management		M.S.
Minors available in Coaching, Dance Education, and Physical Education
Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations
Educational Administration		M.S.Ed.	Ed.D.
Educational Psychology		M.S.Ed.	Ed.D.
Foundations of Education		M.S.Ed.
School Business Management		M.S.Ed.
Educational Specialist in Educational Administration		Ed.S.
Literacy Education
Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy Education			Ed.D.
Literacy Education		M.S.Ed.
Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Instruction Specialization in Curriculum Leadership; Science, Social Studies, and Environmental Education Integration; and Secondary Education		M.S.Ed.	Ed.D.
Early Childhood Studies	B.S.	M.S.Ed.
Elementary Education	B.S.Ed.	M.S.Ed.
Special Education
Specialization in Advanced Special Education Practices, Blind Rehabilitation, Early Childhood Special Education, and Orientation and Mobility		M.S.Ed.
Specialization in Learning Behavior Specialist I	B.S.Ed.	M.S.Ed.
Specialization in Visual Impairments	B.S.Ed.	M.S.Ed.