Understanding the world, communities, and people is the thrust of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education. CAHE is a department that makes knowledge useful, prepares individuals for careers, and develops a commitment in students that has become the driving force they use to help people expand, unfold, and grow. CAHE is committed to the best practices in the preparation of educators, leaders, and advocates in the fields of counseling, adult education, and higher education. Students, faculty, and the community are attracted to our department because we are committed to understanding the past, advancing the present, and modeling for the future what graduate preparation should be for professionals involved with individuals in a global community. CAHE appreciates and celebrates both the practical applications and theoretical models in the field. Our faculty understands that there is a delicate balance between theory and practice that drives the dynamic academic learning environment throughout all of the programs in the department.
If you are looking for an academic experience that is applicable for addressing today's sociopolitical and educational concerns of individuals, organizations, and communities, CAHE is more than adequate to guide your intellectual discourse. CAHE's faculty are well versed in international, national, and communities issues that affect individuals and society. The department has numerous Fulbright Scholars, Distinguished Teaching Professors, and faculty who are professionally active in international and national organizations. In fact, most of the faculty in the department are nationally recognized by their peers through their scholarship, research, and service. Programs in CAHE are strong, vibrant, and applicable for current work place environments. Faculty in the department of CAHE are experienced, recognized, flexible, and dedicated to helping students be the best they can be personally and professionally.
The Department offers a range of academic programs, including Certificates of Study, Institutes, Masters of Science in Education, and the Doctor of Education. Click the appropriate program below for specific application information. You may also want to review program specific information on the specific academic program page as shown below, information about courses on the Courses & Schedules Page, and other resources on the Resources & Forms Page.
- Masters of Science in Education
- Doctor of Education
- Institutes
- Certificates
For questions about academic programs or the admissions process, see the Contact Us page for specific faculty and/or staff contacts for your program of interest.