Our Programs
Our comprehensive range of flexible programs and degree offerings prepare aspiring teachers, practicing professionals, and educational leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills to launch or accelerate their careers.
A Legacy of Excellence. A Future of Possibilities.
For more than 150 years, the College of Education has been offering practice-oriented degrees for curious and critically reflective individuals who want to work as teachers, administrators, scholars, counselors, speech & hearing clinicians, and advocates. Our enduring reputation of excellence is sustained through a tradition of innovative and empowering practices, relevant and practical learning experiences, and a long-standing commitment to the education of diverse learners. From day one, our graduates are prepared to teach, to lead, and to imagine the possibilities of what can be in our schools, our institutions of higher education, and our communities.
By the Numbers
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Michigan State Normal School. 1899, first 4 year teaching degree in the United States
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1st college in the United States to offer Special Education.
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Academic Programs
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All undergraduates – including international – get in-state tuition
In the Know More Stories
COE Communication Sciences and Disorders’ 60th Anniversary April Highlight: Sara Acton
Alumna and Brehm Scholar, Sara Acton, said her experience in the EMU COE CSD program helped her positively impact Indigenous communities.
EMU Chair of the Board of Regents and Associate Professor honored
Award celebrates local African American women who inspire others through vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service.
COE Communication Sciences and Disorders’ 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: Howard F. Tanner, II
Former United States Army Paratrooper and retired Jackson County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant changes careers to become a Speech-Language Pathologist.