Engaging a Great University with Great Partners
Engagement between a great research University and strong local, state, national, and international partners will be the lens through which programs will be viewed to determine distinctiveness. Professional Distinction is achieved when outstanding learning and leadership are seen in these three area: Programs, Students, and Faculty. The outcomes of this work will be: prepared, able and responsive professionals; interdependent professional communities of learners focused on transformation and reform; and sustainable partnerships that cross over perceived boundaries to address educational and community challenges.
College of Education & Human Development
Summerville Campus
Suite 345
706-667-4706
Our college has a broad spectrum of programs that touch areas such as Counseling, Kinesiology, School Leadership and Teacher Education. Out of that breadth of interest emerges a core belief that in our diversity we find strength.
Our faculty and staff are committed to high-impact practice within the context of a caring community, and produce innovative research that seeks to address matters related to mental health, physical well-being, intellectual growth and moral development. To put it simply, we are invested in developing good, decent, thoughtful people who can make our world a better place in which to live.
The College of Education and Human Development faculty and staff share a commitment to our students. Together, we know we can make for a better life for all individuals because the College of Education and Human Development programs offer relevant, responsive, and respected courses of study - and from those studies come our graduates, who are energized to make a difference.
Come join us at the College of Education and Human Development as we make a difference. With your presence, we can do remarkable things.
COEHD's programs ensure both the quality and quantity of their students, meeting clearly identified needs of the CSRA and beyond. These programs boast excellent retention and completion rates, and document excellent employment and retention rates for their graduates. They prepare students to be agents for transformation and reform, and their success is reflected in state, national, and international recognitions. The programs maintain accreditation and specialized program approvals, and foster collaboration across disciplines and colleges.
Graduates demonstrate the ability to respond to needs presented by the changing demographics of the CSRA and beyond, and work effectively in high-need areas. They achieve high levels of success, receiving honors and recognitions in both the public and private sectors. They assume leadership roles in their respective disciplines at the local, state, national, and international levels, making significant contributions to their fields. They are prepared for successful careers and further education.
Our faculty engage in collaborative relationships with local, state, national, and international partners, exhibiting leadership with a positive impact at all these levels. They provide leadership within state, national, and international professional organizations, demonstrating excellent teaching based upon best practice and research. They are also active in discipline-specific scholarship and research, advancing knowledge in their fields. They mentor students and contribute to the university community.
Mission Statement: The College of Education and Human Development is committed to being Relevant, Responsive, and Respected in our instruction, research, service, and collaborations.
Vision Statement: The College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University will be recognized for its transformative and innovative practices anchored in a spirit of collaboration and community engagement.
Values: The College of Education and Human Development values mirror those of Augusta University and include collegiality, compassion, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and leadership.
LOCATED IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
The College of Education and Human Development is located in University Hall, Suite 345, on the Summerville Campus. We encourage you to visit in person. To schedule a visit, please call 706-737-1632.
University Hall
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30912
The following historical timeline represents a history of the education departments within the College of Education at Augusta University. This timeline provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of teacher education and related fields within the institution.
The College of Education is reaccredited by NCATE and the GaPSC.
Counselor Education program earns the CACREP accreditation. A new Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is also offered. In 2007, the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology is approved.
The School of Education reorganizes into three departments: Teacher Education; Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Special Education; and Kinesiology and Health Science.
The Physical Education/Athletic Complex opens. A Master’s degree with a major in health and physical education is approved.
The Board of Regents approves the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree 1981; the college awards its first Ed.S. in 1982.
The Board of Regents authorizes the college to grant Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees in 1971; the college awards its first M.Ed. in 1973.
The Board of Regents authorizes programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree.
