School of Education & Human Development

Explore Fairfield University's School of Education and Human Development, offering nationally accredited programs and affordable education with diverse field experiences and flexible schedules.

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Fairfield University's School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) offers a leading, nationally-accredited education for aspiring mental health professionals and teachers. Students engage in meaningful discussion and discernment in small class sizes with our dedicated faculty where inquiry and passion for the profession are celebrated. We offer specialized programs, accommodating schedules, and a variety of field and internship experiences to provide students with exceptional training that is as affordable as it is effective. Join us in making a difference.

Featured Program

EdD

Educational Leadership

Fairfield University's Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership is a three-year online, low-residency program with a focus on educational leadership. Students can choose between two tracks: the Teacher Leader track or the Higher Education Administration track.

Shape the future. Begin your journey at SEHD.

Guided by the belief in the inherent worth and dignity of each person, respect for diversity, and a commitment to equity and inclusion, we prepare compassionate and forward-thinking education and mental health leaders committed to service to others, which empower those who have been marginalized to transform individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

Grad Rankings

Top 10

EdD Programs

- Forbes

No. 1

TESOL program in Connecticut

- College Factual

Best

Mental and Social Health Services Schools in New England

- College Factual

Accreditation of Education Preparation

The School of Education and Human Development is accredited by the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) through December 2028. Formerly NCATE, CAEP is the sole accrediting body for educator preparation providers.

CAEP Accreditation

Our Mission

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) is committed to innovatively and responsibly meeting the needs of a complex world by preparing professionals who serve fields dedicated to human flourishing with the highest level of competence, moral leadership, commitment to equity and justice, discernment and intentionality, and lifelong service to others.

Together, the departments of the School encompass a variety of perspectives which include preparing educators, psychologists, and allied mental health professionals.