College of Education

Education for real life—and real impact

Our College of Education is built for educators and counselors who believe the system can be different, and they are ready to lead that change.

We believe that your goals matter—and so does your life beyond school. Our inclusive programs are designed for people balancing work, family, and ambition while preparing for meaningful careers in education and community leadership. Whether you want to teach, counsel, or lead, you’ll gain the knowledge, practical experience, and community connections to make a lasting difference where it matters most.

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Administration & Student Support

If you’d like to work in a school setting, but teaching isn’t your thing, we’ve got you covered. PSU offers programs in school counseling, education administration, and speech and hearing sciences. Each of these programs offers an alternative pathway to working in schools.

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Counselor Education

PSU offers quality education to support the professional growth of educators, counselors, and human services professionals through counseling master’s programs in clinical mental health, clinical rehabilitation, relationships counseling, and school counseling.

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Adult Education

If you’re interested in education outside of the K-12 classroom, we offer graduate certificates and master’s degree programs to pursue careers in administration, preparing you to be a K-12 principal or college academic advisor, work in school districts, excel in community education, or design and implement workplace trainings.

Celebrating Excellence in Education

Relive the highlights from our inaugural Student and Community Awards Celebration, where we gathered to honor the outstanding achievements of our students and partners. From academic excellence to community leadership, we are proud to recognize the individuals who are shaping the future of education and counseling.

Your Generosity Makes a Difference

Empower the next generation of change-makers. The College of Education Dean’s Fund for Excellence strengthens the education community and expands access to the profession.Your gift helps welcome youth to campus to explore careers in education, brings scholars and practitioners to campus for meaningful conversations, and celebrates the students, educators and partnerships shaping the future of our schools.

Help ensure no student is forced to pause their education due to an unexpected crisis. The Student Emergency Fund provides urgent financial assistance to College of Education students facing sudden hardships due to medical emergencies, housing instability, or other unforeseen challenges. Your support helps students stay on track and continue their path to becoming impactful educators and counselors.