“I am currently in my second semester at Thomas Jefferson working on my masters in occupational therapy. I am one of the most prepared students in my program. In addition to our coursework, I feel like I was more prepared because of the numerous opportunities Delaware provides for field experience.”
Lisa Piranian, Disabilities MinorDepartments & Centers
The College of Education and Human Development offers graduate and undergraduate programs that are innovative, demanding and multidisciplinary.
Our two academic departments emphasize the application of the latest research and knowledge in our fields and fuse classroom learning with experience in authentic settings through their academic programs.
Our Centers integrate service with the research and academic missions of our College, where we create model programs that make a difference in the lives of children and adults locally and around the world. Faculty and staff collaborate with local, national and international organizations, seeking to improve the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. Through these living, learning laboratories, UD students gain real-world experiences that help them succeed in their careers.
Academic Departments
The School of Education
The School of Education is a nationally recognized and accredited academic department designed to create confident education professionals. Our renown faculty engage in solution-driven research that is integrated into their students’ curriculum. Beginning their freshman year, our students gain real-world experiences in diverse school settings. Student can obtain an Associate of Arts degree at our Wilmington or Georgetown campuses, a BSED, master’s or doctoral degree at our Newark campus or get a master’s degree online.
Human Development & Family Sciences
Human Development and Family Sciences teaches students to develop programs, services and policies that support young children, individuals and families. Students learn from motivated, diverse and engaged faculty to become inquisitive, reflective critical thinkers, able to solve today’s most complex social issues. Our nationally accredited, interdisciplinary programs empower students to make a difference in the fields of early childhood, human services and human relations.
Centers for Research, Education & Service
Research, Education & Service Centers
To attain our College's mission–to educate students, conduct research and serve the community–we oversee a myriad of centers that integrate these three key elements. These centers provides programs and services that benefit our students, faculty, staff, as well as external audiences, such as local school districts, people with disabilities and social service organizations. They partner with local and national organizations to identify and address educational and social challenges, providing our students real-world experience in their field.
Centers for Children
Our College oversees several learning centers on campus providing high-quality, inclusive education to children ages 6 weeks to eighth grade, taught by UD faculty and staff. The Laboratory Preschool serves over 60 children ages 2-5 in an early education setting. The Early Learning Center has locations in Newark and Wilmington, providing full day childcare to over 200 children. The College School educates children in grades 1-8 with learning differences. These centers provide research and learning opportunities for faculty and students across campus.