We are… serving others!

The College of Education and Human Services is the oldest academic unit within Marshall University dating back to 1867. The College of Education and Human Services is currently home to over 4,000 students. With approximately 45 degree programs offered for undergraduate students, approximately 36 masters degree programs, two doctoral programs, continuing education programs, and multiple service programs the COEHS is the destination for those who strive to serve others.

We are... working with others!

The Division of Exercise Science, Sport, & Recreation (ESSR) is designed for those who would like to have careers in the athletic training, athletic management/marketing, recreation, exercise physiology, fitness, or a similar fields. The ESSR division offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in the areas of Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Park and Leisure Services, and Sport Management and Marketing. It also provides hands on training to students in a variety of ways including the Athletic Training, Human Performance (HPL), and exercise physiology laboratories and internships in real life settings with practicing clinicians. The laboratories are equipped with the capability of performing a variety of assessments to facilitate education, research, and community service in multiple disciplines that include athletic training, exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, health promotion, and disease prevention.

We are... helping others!

For those who are interested in working with others outside of the traditional classroom setting, the Division of Human Development and Allied Technology features several programs of interest. Offering both undergraduate and master’s level program, Adult and Technical Education is designed towards any students interested in working with adult education or business and industry training. Counseling offers a pre-professional undergraduate degree as well as a professional masters program for those interested in working in various counseling fields. Those interested in family environment studies or retail merchandising should look into the Family and Consumer Science department with assistance in a career working helping families improve their living situations or work in the retail industry.

We are… teaching others!

Anyone interested in a teaching career need look no farther than the Division of School of Education which has been accredited by NCATE since 1954. The School of Education features teacher education programs ranging from early childhood education to elementary/secondary education. With a variety of specializations including reading, special education, and many other focus areas for both undergraduates and those returning to school to pursue a masters or a second degree. The COEHS offers doctoral programs in Curriculum Development and Educational Leadership as well as an Educational Specialist degree. In addition to degree programs the school of education can assist current teachers in continuing their education in an ever changing environment.

We are… waiting for you!

We encourage you to visit Marshall University and see for yourself what the College of Education and Human Services has to offer. If interested in applying, you can begin your journey at the admissions office and visit financial aid to learn about assistance available to you. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 304.696.3131.