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We drive each generation of educators and human service professionals to think creatively and to always be one step ahead. You’ll gain the skills needed to promote physical and mental well-being, share expertise with schools and communities and improve the future for those who need it most. You’ll explore, innovate and lead, building a solid foundation for your career.

OUR SUCCESS

The College of Education & Human Development is ranked No. 45 in the nation in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report magazine survey of “Best Graduate Schools.”

Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranked Georgia State No. 3 in the U.S. for bachelor’s degrees in education conferred to African-American graduates.

Georgia State ranked No. 1 among public universities cited for “an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching” by U.S. News & World Report, September 2019.

Our college’s online master’s degree programs were ranked No. 35 in the country in the U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Online Education Programs rankings released on Jan. 14. Learn more about these rankings.

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WE NEED TEACHERS

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Our college offers undergraduate, graduate and non-degree programs for professionals in education, human development and health-related fields. We serve vital roles in schools, hospitals, sports medicine clinics and community agencies to promote academic success and physical and mental well-being. We contribute our research, teaching and service to the fields of education while addressing the most important educational issues facing Atlanta, the nation and the world.

Ethan Trinh stands by the ATL statue in Woodruff Park

“I BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES AN EDUCATION AND THEY DESERVE A GREAT TEACHER.”

–Ethan Trinh, Doctoral Student

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A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES

Students studying communication sciences and disorders see early learning and development firsthand in clinical practicum experiences at the Atlanta Children’s Shelter. They work with children on their communication skills, identify those with special needs who could benefit from additional services, and discuss students’ progress with their parents.

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“OUR CENTER FOCUSES ON SPORTS AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTS AND ALIGNS WELL WITH THE UNIVERSITY’S MISSION.”

– Tim Kellison, director of CEHD’s Center for Sport and Urban Policy

HOW PLAY THERAPY HELPS CHILDREN EXPRESS THEMSELVES

KNOX PORTER - PAYING IT FORWARD

“The most gratifying moments were seeing the sparkles in learners’ eyes…”

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(top row l to r) Feng Yang, Ewa McGrail, Chantee Earl, Diane Truscott and Cirleen DeBlaere; (bottom row l to r) Kathryn McCarthy, Daphne Greenberg and Janice Fournillier. Not pictured: Maggie Renken.

CEHD Announces 2020 Faculty Award Recipients

Published March 11, 2020 in News Hub

Recipients of the College of Education & Human Development's 2020 Faculty Awards were recognized at a luncheon in their honor on March 11.read more ❯

Are We Teaching Kids to Write All Wrong?

Published March 9, 2020 in News Hub

Most U.S. students struggle to meet grade-level writing standards. Georgia State education researcher Cynthia Puranik is working to improve children’s performance on the page.read more ❯

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