Percentage undergraduates who are first generation college students
Student to faculty ratio in the College of Education
Percent of first year teachers rated highly effective or effective by their schools
Percent of College of Education alumni who reside in Michigan
Being from Jamaica, a close-knit relationship is very important and it’s very valued. So, I wanted to study somewhere where that was also important. And I know at Wayne State given the size, diversity and inclusivity is really important.
— Aliyah McDonald
Our Counseling and Educational psychology programs are committed to research into human learning and development. Students build skills in a variety of settings that provide guidance and support to groups and individuals experiencing social, personal and psychological challenges.
Our Educational Evaluation and Research program provides students the training to be knowledgeable in program evaluation, academic achievement and institutional effectiveness by designing data analysis for applied research needs.
Our Educational Leadership and Policies Studies and Educational Studies programs provide students the tools to lead at all levels of the educational system, whether they are a researcher, aspiring principal, district leader or policymaker.
Our Health Exercise and Sports programs provide students with an education focused on studies in athletic training, community health, exercise and sport science, kinesiology, and sport administration and management.
Our Learning Design and Technology (LDT) programs offer a blend of teaching, research and practice in the field. LDT programs lead to careers in designing innovative, high-impact learning experiences in various environments.
Our Teaching and Curriculum programs provide students the tools to be knowledgeable, skillful and caring professionals who are able to make a difference in the lives of children, with a special focus on teachers who wish to work effectively and passionately with diverse populations.
