College of Education and Human Development

Empowering communities one learner at a time.

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) hosts a diverse field of disciplines — teaching, leadership, technology, counseling, and family and consumer sciences — and we’ve earned a reputation for producing Alabama’s top professionals in each area. In fact, we’ve received program-specific recognition on the prestigious, national Colleges of Distinction list. That’s because our small class sizes and distinguished faculty guarantee you’ll get a valuable education with plenty of personal attention. And because we’ve paved a fast, flexible, and affordable path to attaining the skills and credentials you need to succeed at every stage of your career.

Start exploring our nationally-accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs now, including master’s, specialist’s, and non-degree certifications. Or, contact us for guidance on how to take advantage of our community partnerships, generous scholarships, and convenient course formats. We’ve been named the Top Accredited Higher Education Institution in the state for our mix of on-campus and online degree programs! UM wants to help you achieve a rewarding career that teaches, encourages, and inspires generations to come.