Centers and Institutes of the College of Education and Communications

The college supports six centers and clinics that provide service to the community and offer supervised training venues for our students. Our faculty members are teacher-scholars who are dedicated to excellence in the classroom and continued research in their fields of study.
Career and Technical Personnel Preparation
The Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation offers professional certificate and degree programs that prepare career and technical teachers and administrators to receive required state certifications.
Center for Creativity and Change
This center provides counseling professionals with access to nationally known experts, training, and services
Center for Media Production and Research
The Center for Media Production and Research is dedicated to the creation of all types of media productions to meet university and community needs.
Labyrinth Center
The Labyrinth Center provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to support IUP students with Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) as they build relationships, gain independence, experience academic success, and graduate from IUP with the professional and personal skills needed to embark on a fulfilling life and career.
Literacy Center
The Bill and Judy Scheeren Literacy Center provides assessment and instruction for children and adolescents needing assistance with reading and writing.
Science Discovery and Outdoor Learning Center
Located in the courtyard of IUP’s Stouffer Hall, the Larry F. Sobotka Science Discovery and Outdoor Learning Center is one of the most versatile learning areas on campus.
Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
The Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic provides diagnostic and treatment services for persons with speech, language, and hearing disabilities.