The Career and Wellness Education Department is a diverse and interdisciplinary department that offers multiple programs of study that prepares candidates to become high-quality educators.

Curriculum requirements are specific to each program of study and include opportunities for student-centered learning and "hands-on" practical experiences. Students learn and apply their skills using up-to-date technology in the classroom and clinical settings. Classes are taught by outstanding faculty members who are active in research and service to their academic disciplines and who are committed to student professional development.

News

Health and Physical Education Major Receives State Award

Kalynne Ziegler, a senior undergraduate student in the Health and Physical Education Teacher Education program, was recognized as the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Future Professional Award.

Boland, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Senior, Wins Runway Repurposed Competition

Family and consumer sciences education senior, Trinity Boland, won first place at the Salvation Army’s Runway Repurposed fashion show in Pittsburgh on May 22, 2024. Trinity submitted an original design and participated in the runway event.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Student Receives Scholarship Award

Alexis Shirk, a family and consumer sciences education undergraduate student, received the 2024 Pennsylvania Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship award.

Professional Development Summer Workshop for Teachers and Professionals, Hosted by Career and Technical Personnel Preparation and Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Family and consumer sciences educators and professionals were offered a content-specific professional development workshop at the IUP main campus on June 17, 2024.

Tweardy Represents State Family and Consumer Sciences Association at National Leadership Summit

Michelle Tweardy, Family and Consumer Sciences Education program coordinator and faculty member, represented the Pennsylvania Association of Family and Consumer Sciences at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences National Leadership Summit.