College of Education and Social Services
UVM is recognized as one of the Best Graduate Schools for Education and Social Work by U.S. News and World Report.

Guided by our vision for more humane, just and equitable society, we offer a variety of nationally accredited and highly ranked graduate degree programs, professional certificates, and continuing education options. Our collaboratively designed programs are community-engaged, leadership-oriented, and globally aware. 

Please reach out to our CESS Office of Graduate Student and Program Services if you have any questions about our programs, the application process, and funding opportunities.

Molly Rolfe on a Vermont mountain top with her dog.

Care is our Culture

"I loved being a student again, especially with professors who truly care about their students." – Swanton Elementary School Teacher Molly Rolfe G'22

Graduate Student Experiences

Graduate Student Services Team

Gillian Homsted

Senior Director of Program and Student Services

Gillian.Homsted@uvm.edu (802) 656-1446
Expertise

Roman Vogel

Graduate Programs Administrator

Roman.Vogel@uvm.edu (802) 656-2936
Expertise

Ken Bechtel

Graduate Programs Specialist

Kenneth.Bechtel@uvm.edu (802) 656-1339
Expertise

Chris Caswell

Program Support for Human Development & Family Science and Counseling

CCaswell@uvm.edu (802) 656-2030
Expertise

Leigh Jaschke

Program Support for M.Ed. in Advanced Specialties in Educational Practice, Special Education, Interdisciplinary Education Studies, Education Leadership & Policy Studies, and Higher Education and Student Affairs, & M.A. in Teaching (Middle & Secondary)

leigh.jaschke@uvm.edu (802) 656-3843
Expertise

Cole McDermott

CESS Lead Marketing Specialist

cole.mcdermott@uvm.edu
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  • Digital Marketing
  • Lead Generation
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