Making a Difference for Children, Youth, Families and Communities Across Vermont, Nationally, and Globally
“I appreciate being the person to make a difference in their academic life, which often gets them to think more positively about themselves and their relationship with school." -Jake Hession '22
Innovative and rigorous curriculum, internationally prominent faculty, research-informed practices, and experiential student-centered learning distinguish our nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs.
Our teaching, research and service share a deep commitment to inclusive education, culturally responsive instruction, community engagement, and global awareness.
Explore our programs by opening the accordions below:
Undergraduate Programs
- American Sign Language Minor
- Art Education (B.S.)
- Coaching (minor)
- Computer Science Education Minor
- Early Childhood Education (B.S.)
- Education for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Minor
- Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Individually Designed Major (B.S.)
- Middle Level Education (B.S.)
- Music Education (B.S.)
- Physical Education (B.S.)
- Place-Based Education Certificate
- Secondary Education (B.S.)
- Special Education (B.S.) - begins Fall 2024
- Special Education Minor
- Sports Management Minor
Accelerated Master's Programs
Graduate Programs & Continuing Education
- Continuing & Professional Education
- Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.)
- Disability Studies Certificate of Graduate Study
- Early Childhood Special Education (M.Ed.)
- Education for Sustainability Certificates of Graduate Study
- Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (M.Ed.)
- Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (Ed.D & Ph.D.)
- Higher Education and Student Affairs (M.Ed.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- Reading and Literacy
- Resiliency-Based Approaches Certificate of Graduate Study Pathways - Trauma-responsive and Restorative Practices (TRP) or Family-School-Community Collaboration (FSC)
- School Library Media Science
- Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
- Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health & Inclusive Education (Ph.D.)
- Special Education (M.Ed.)
“Together, we prepare outstanding professionals and researchers who engage with our schools, families and communities to address the most pressing issues of our time. I look forward to advancing the college’s position as a leader in a justice-oriented approach to transforming teaching, scholarship, policy, and service – here in Vermont, across the country, and around the world.” CESS Dean Katharine (Katie) Shepherd
