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 who:
- believe in the inherent worth and dignity of each person
- promote the well-being of individuals, couples, families and communities
- commit to serve a diverse society
- understand human behavior at individual, organizational, and community levels
- understand the impact of information technologies on the individual, the family, the community, the nation, and the world
- uphold the highest standards of professional conduct
The School strives for excellence in education, not only seeking knowledge for its own sake but the application of that knowledge to the betterment of all. The overarching goal of the School is to promote and support our graduate students in the professional attributes of intellectual rigor, personal integrity, collaboration, informed decision-making, self-reflection, and social responsibility in their commitment to those whom they serve.
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