Actively cultivating interdisciplinary and synergistic connections in education, human development, counseling and social work, we strive to create a more humane and just society that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families and communities. Our work is student-centered, family-focused, community-engaged, culturally competent, and collaboratively designed.

Our graduates make us proud

College of Education and Social Services (CESS) enjoy successful careers around every corner in the United States and abroad, engaged in every possible sector of the helping professions, such as:

• Teachers in public, private, and international schools;
• Principals, superintendents, counselors, and educational leaders in school districts throughout Vermont and the nation;
• Deans, faculty, student affairs professionals and administrators at colleges and universities;
• Counselors, social workers, and human service professionals in education, family services, foundations, healthcare, hospice centers, immigration services, social and rehabilitation services, government agencies, and the private sector;
• Innovative leaders in alternative educational settings, technology companies, public art programs, museums, galleries, science centers, healthcare, social justice, social service agencies, youth programs, and the Peace Corps;
• Graduate students in master's and doctoral programs in education, social work, counseling, the arts, music, public health, health care, family therapy, family law, and other disciplines.

Our People, Programs and Research

Learn more about our internationally recognized faculty, academic programs and research.

Faculty and Staff

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Research

History of the College