A rich tradition of teaching the teachers of tomorrow—that’s IUP.
Since its founding in 1875 as the Indiana Normal School, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been widely recognized for its programs in teacher education. Although the scope of the university has expanded, the College of Education and Human Services continues that tradition of preparing students to become outstanding professionals in education and allied fields.
The college houses the departments of Counseling and Human Development, Career and Wellness Education, Professional Studies in Education, and School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology.
Well-known for its opportunities to practice "hands-on" learning, the college has more than 500 students take part in early field experiences each semester. And each year, the college places about 500 student teachers in public schools for a full semester of supervised teaching experience in urban, rural, and multicultural settings.
Practical experience is also key for students majoring in communications media, which has one of the largest internship programs in Pennsylvania. Many students are so successful in their internship placements that they are hired immediately after graduation.
Mission and Vision Statements
The College of Education and Human Services provides leading-edge development and growth opportunities for students and professionals in education and allied fields.
What...
The College will be known nationally and internationally for the preparation of innovative professional practitioners in education to serve a global society.
Who...
The College will be prepared to serve a clientele of graduate and undergraduate scholars from increasingly diverse backgrounds and ages.
How...
Teacher-scholars will apply diversified delivery systems to instruction, research, and service to meet contemporary societal challenges.
Student Organizations Associated with the College
- Alpha Epsilon Rho local chapter of the National Broadcasting Society
- ANDALEIUP Spanish Club
- Audiology Student Association
- Best Buddies
- Child and Family Studies Association
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education Student Association
- Kappa Delta Pi local chapter of the International Honor Society in Education
- Local branch of the Student-PSEA
- Middle Level Education Association (IUP)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- National Council of Teachers of English Student Affiliate at IUP
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
- Pre-Service Teachers of Mathematics
- School Psychology Association Network
- Sign Language Club
- Student Film Association
- Student Photography Association
- WIUP-FM
- IUP-TV
Annual Reports and Newsletters
To see what is happening in the College of Education and Human Services, view Annual Reports and Newsletters.