Learn by Doing
As a student in the College of Education and Social Services (CESS), you will engage in professional practice, internships and service-learning through our partnerships with school districts, social service organizations, and state and federal agencies. You can also pursue faculty-mentored research, student leadership positions, and study abroad to explore other cultures throughout the world.
Along the way, our faculty and staff will always be there to guide and support your success.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Majors, Minors and Certificates
- American Sign Language (Minor)
- Art Education (BS)
- Childhood Studies (Minor)
- Coaching (Minor)
- Computer Science Education (Minor or Dual Licensure)
- Early Childhood Education (BS)
- Education for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (Minor or Dual Licensure)
- Elementary Education (BS)
- Individually Designed Major (BS)
- Human Development and Family Science (BS)
- Human Development and Family Science (Minor)
- Middle Level Education (BS)
- Music Education (BS)
- Physical Education (BS)
- Place-Based Education Certificate
- Secondary Education (BS)
- Social Work (BSW)
- Special Education (BS)
- Special Education (Minor)
- Sports Management (Minor)
Accelerated Master's Degree Pathways (AMPs)
At UVM, you can start working toward a master's degree as an undergraduate. Our Accelerated Master's Pathways (AMPs) help you save time and money on your way to an advanced degree.
- Overview of CESS AMPs
- Curriculum and Instruction (MEd) Online with Specialization Pathways
- Early Childhood Special Education (MEd) Online Birth-Age 6 Licensure Track
- Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (MEd)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Licensure Tracks in Middle Level Education or Secondary Education
- Special Education (MEd) Online K-Age 21 Licensure Track
Graduate Programs: Master's, Doctoral, Professional Certificates, and More
We are recognized as a top graduate school by U.S. News and World Reports.
- Counseling (MS)
- Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD)
- Curriculum and Instruction (MEd) Online with Specialization Pathways
- Disability Studies Certificate of Graduate Study
- Early Childhood Special Education (MEd) Online Birth-Age 6 Licensure Track
- Education for Sustainability Certificates of Graduate Study
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (MEd)
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EdD)
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (PhD)
- Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (MEd)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (MEd)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Licensure Tracks: Middle Level Education or Secondary Education
- Reading and Literacy Specialist (Online) Licensure Track
- Resiliency-Based Approaches Certificate of Graduate Study: Trauma-Responsive and Restorative Practices (TRP) or Family-School-Community Collaboration
- School Library Media Specialist (Online) Licensure Track
- Social Work (MSW)
- Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health & Inclusive Education (PhD)
- Special Education (MEd) Online K-Age 21 Licensure Track
Professional and Continuing Education (Non-Degree Options)
Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Explore opportunities and next steps:
Admissions Financial Aid Scholarships Funding for Master's Students Funding for Doctoral Students
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Please reach out to us for help with any inquiries. We are always eager to answer your questions, provide guidance and support, and connect you to resources and opportunities. Your success is vitally important to us.
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