Hailey Timmerman will graduate with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a job teaching second grade at Washington Writers' Academy in Kalamazoo this summer.
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New program in special education
WMU to offer expedited Master of Arts in Special Education with Initial Teacher Certification fully online.
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Prior Learning Assessment
New CEHD initiative awards credit for prior learning.
Rethink Smart
The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University is a diverse and vibrant institution of professional education, preparing individuals annually for leadership in their fields. The college is comprised of six departments: counselor education and counseling psychology; special education and literacy studies; family and consumer sciences; human performance and health education; teaching, learning and educational studies; and educational leadership, research and technology.
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96% of College of Education and Human Development graduates are actively engaged in their field shortly after graduation
Post-graduation Activity Report (2020-21)
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$2.2M in new and renewed endowed scholarships awarded over the last 5 years
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82% of College of Education and Human Development undergraduates completed at least one internship or field experience
Post-graduation Activity Report (2020-21)
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No. 106 ranked Graduate School of Education by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News & World Report (2023)
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CEHD Inclusion and Diversity Committee
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Committed to making learning accessible and affordable, Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) announced a new academic initiative, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities. Students may now apply for potential credit for their prior knowledge and experiences for various programs within CEHD. This is a great opportunity for nontraditional students to showcase their prior learning experiences and fast-track their degree program.
