The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University is a dynamic and inclusive community dedicated to improving the human condition through education, health, and service. Rooted in Western’s origins as a teachers college, we are the University’s oldest college—carrying forward a long-standing legacy of preparing educators, leaders, and practitioners who make a meaningful difference. Each year, we prepare future leaders across a wide range of disciplines—from teacher preparation and counseling to nutrition, exercise science, and beyond. Grounded in research, hands-on learning, and a commitment to equity and well-being, our programs empower graduates to create lasting impact in schools, communities, and organizations locally and globally.
18-1
student to faculty ratio.
2,000
undergraduate students.
2,000
graduate students.
Accredited and Approved Programs
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Internship (DI)
American Psychological Association (APA)
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- M.A. in Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. in Counselor Education: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- M.A. in Counselor Education: Rehabilitation Counseling
- M.A. in Counselor Education: School Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
- B.S. in Business Education
- B.S. in Early Childhood Elementary Education
- B.S. in Early Childhood General & Special Education & Lower Elementary Education: Birth through Grade 3
- B.S. in Early Childhood General & Special Education: Birth through Kindergarten
- B.S. in Elementary Education
- B.S. in Family and Consumer Science Teacher Education
- B.S. in Industrial and Technology Education
- B.S. in Occupational Educational Studies
- B.S. in Physical and Health Education
- B.S. in Special Education
- B.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages K-12 and Elementary Education PK-3
- Certificate in Early Childhood General and Special Education
- Certificate in Educational Leadership: Central Office Endorsement
- Certificate in English as a Second Language Teaching
- Certificate in Professional Workforce Educator
- M.A. in Early Childhood General & Special Education: Birth through Kindergarten
- M.A. in Educational Leadership: K-12 Principal
- MA in Educational Leadership: K-12 Principal and Interscholastic Athletic Administration.
- M.A. in Literacy Studies
- M.A. in Physical Education: Special (Adapted) Physical Education
- M.A. in Special Education
- M.A. in Teaching: Elementary Education
- M.A. in Teaching: Secondary Education
- M.A. in Teaching Children with Visual Impairments (housed in the College of Health and Human Services)
- M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- M.A. in Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies: Early Childhood Education
- M.A. in Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies: Teacher Leader
- M.A. in Workforce Education, Development, and Leadership: Post-Baccalaureate Certification
- Ed.S. in Educational Leadership: K-12 concentrations
- Ph.D. in Educational Leadership: K-12 Leadership
- Ed.D. in Special Education
National Associate of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
- B.S. in Fashion Design and Development
- B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
- M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences: Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
- B.S. in Child and Family Development
- B.S. in Family Studies
- M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences: Family Life Education
Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC)
- B.S. in Fashion Design and Development
- B.S. in Fashion Merchandising
Units
Standing Committees
Locations
Kohrman Hall
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed (unless a special event is scheduled)
Contact: (269) 387-2966
Sangren Hall
