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.
Open the accordion menus below to explore our programs.
Undergraduate Programs
- American Sign Language (minor)
- Art Education (B.S.AE)
- Coaching (minor)
- Computer Science Education (minor)
- Early Childhood Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Early Childhood Special Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Education for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (minor)
- Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Individually Designed Major (B.S.Ed.)
- Middle Level Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Music Education (B.S.MS.)
- Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Place-Based Education Certificate
- Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Special Education (minor & dual certification)
- Sports Management (minor)
Accelerated Master's Programs
Graduate Programs & Continuing Professional Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)
- Disability Studies Certificate of Graduate Study
- Early Childhood Special Education (M.Ed.)
- Education for Sustainability Certificates of Graduate Study
- Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Ed.D & Ph.D.)
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education and Student Affairs (M.Ed.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (M.Ed.)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- Reading and Literacy
- Resiliency-Based Approaches Certificate of Graduate Study - 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.)
Professional and Continuing Education Courses
“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
