Education, Health, and Behavior Studies
Educating future leaders and working towards a mentally sound, physically strong world.
Our Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
ESPORTS | On Campus or Online
Prepare to find your place in the future of gaming as a coach, manager, educator, or more.
INCLUSIVE REHABILITATION SCIENCES | On Campus or Online
Help people with disabilities achieve the best possible quality of life.
KINESIOLOGY | On Campus or Online
Be part of the movement to promote health and fitness.
PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION | On Campus or Online
Educate the public about healthy practices to improve wellness and quality of life.
Graduate Degrees
Master's Programs
Counseling (M.A.) | On Campus or Online
Create positive change in your community and beyond with a rewarding career as a professional counselor.
Educational Studies (M.S.) | On Campus or Online
Develop research skills and learn the foundational ideas to prepare for a dynamic career in the diverse field of education.
Higher Education (M.S.) | Online
Prepare for a career in administration or student services at a college or university.
IDT - Instructional Design & Technology (M.S./M.ED.) | On Campus or Online
Learn how to use digital games, explore problem-based learning, and incorporate technology into business and organizations for effective training or classrooms for effective learning.
Kinesiology (M.S.) | On Campus or Online
Become a leader in the fast-growing fields that promote health and fitness.
Doctoral Programs
Counseling Psychology (PH.D.) | On Campus
Develop the clinical and research skills you need for a fulfilling career as a counseling psychologist.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS & RESEARCH (PH.D.) | On Campus
Employ bold thinking to lead research and development in higher education, instructional design and kinesiology.
EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND BEHAVIOR STUDIES (PH.D.) | On Campus
Make a direct and lasting impact through multi-disciplinary study and using applied education research methods to confront critical educational issues in our communities in support of justice, equity and reform efforts.
Accelerated and Combined Programs
Accelerated degree programs allow students to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
Kinesiology (B.S. and M.S.) | On Campus or Online
Become a leader in the fast-growing movement to promote health and fitness.
Minors
Coaching | On Campus or Online
Show young athletes the power of Esports, sports, competition and exercise.
Outdoor Leadership & Environmental Education (OLEE) | On Campus
Develop ecological literacy of the natural world.
Public Health | On Campus or Online
Work with students to set them up to live healthy lives.
Rehabilitation & Human Services | On Campus or Online
Learn to make a lasting difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates
Outdoor Education | On Campus or Online
Make a career doing what you love and where you do it best — teach others how to connect and appreciate the great outdoors.
Public Health | On Campus or Online
Learn how to apply public health theory and practice to address population health issues while enriching your core competencies in teamwork, critical thinking and public outreach.
Graduate Certificates
Instructional Design and Technology | On Campus or Online
Knowing the effective design of instruction is a high-demand skill in today's workforce. Grow and update your skills in this certificate program.
Learning Analytics | Online
Develop skills to see patterns in educational data showing which educational practices work best and how to identify at-risk students.
Qualitative Inquiry Methods | On Campus or Online
Understand human experiences, behaviors, and social phenomena while gaining essential inquiry skills. Tailored for both practitioners and academic researchers.
Quantitative Research Methods | On Campus
Gain high-value quantitative research skills that give you the edge in the real world.
School Counseling | Online
Effect systemic change as a data-driven and culturally-responsive school counselor.
About the Department
Rural Psychology Integrated Care (RPIC)
The RPIC program responds to the mental and behavioral health needs of residents by training competent psychologists, substance abuse counselors, and psychiatric mental health nurses to work effectively in an integrated health care (IHC) setting.
Northern Prairie Community Clinic
The department provides both in-office and tele-counseling services to families and individuals, while serving as a training placement for graduate students.
Mission Statement
The College of Education and Human Development through collaborative partnerships and scholarship, engages in inquiry and innovation to influence inclusive development and learning for all.
