Wayne State University

AIM HIGHER

College of Education

Our mission is to prepare “effective urban educators — reflective, innovative, and committed to diversity.” With almost 40 program areas from teacher certification to counseling education and many disciplines in between, the college reflects the dynamic character of urban life and is sensitive to the special experiences, conditions and opportunities presented by a culturally diverse student body.

The college and its administrators, faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing professionals who can contribute in meaningful ways to a global, technology-oriented society by helping them acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in their chosen careers in education, health, counseling and more. To achieve this mission the College of Education is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service, and to undertaking continuous improvement to keep its programs relevant, up-to-date and technologically innovative.

The 2011 fall enrollment in the College of Education is 3,588. Total enrollment includes 1,557 full-time and 2,031 part-time students.

Degrees/certificates granted 2010-11

Degrees/awards

Minority

White

International

Unknown

Total

Baccalaureate degree

55

160

6

14

235

Master’s degree

153

244

9

26

432

Post-master’s certificate

47

38

3

9

97

Doctoral degree

13

19

4

1

37

Total

268

461

22

50

801