Academic Programs Include
High School Dual Enrollment Program
Traditional Undergraduate Programs
- BA in Psychology (On Campus)
- BA in Psychology (Online)
- BS in Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
- BS in Early Childhood Studies
- BS in Middle Level Education (4-8)
- BS in Special Education with PK-12 Special Education Certification
- 3+1 or 4+1 Education BS & MEd
- Certification in Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
- Certification in Early Childhood with Special Education (PK-12)
- Certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) (PK-12)
- Certification in World Language Education (PK-12)
- Certification in Music Education (PK-12)
- Certification in Secondary Biology Education (7-12)
- Certification in Secondary Chemistry Education (7-12)
- Certification in Secondary English Education (7-12)
- Certification in Secondary Math Education (7-12)
- Certification in Secondary Social Studies Education (7-12)
- Secondary Education Certification Programs (7-12)
- Minor in Education
Online Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Education & Teaching Programs
*Available fully online (except Student Teaching and Practicums)
**Available online with residencies
- Certification in ESL Program Specialist (PK-12)*
- Certification in Instructional Technology Specialist (PK-12)*
- Certification in Single Area Supervisor (PK-12)*
- Certification in Health and Physical Education (PK-12)*
- Certification in Middle Level (4-8)*
- Certification in Music (PK-12)*
- Certification in PK-4*
- Certification in PK-4 with Special Education (PK-12)*
- Certification in Reading Specialist (PK-12)*
- Certification in School Health Supervisor*
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in School Counseling
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in School Psychology (Respecialization)
- Certification in School Principalship (PK-12)*
- Certification in Secondary Education- Biology (7-12)*
- Certification in Secondary Education- Chemistry (7-12)*
- Certification in Secondary Education- English (7-12)*
- Certification in Secondary Education- Math (7-12)*
- Certification in Secondary Education- Social Studies (7-12)*
- Certification in Special Education (PK-12)*
- Certification in World Language Education (PK-12) | Online*
- Early Childhood Director*
- MEd in Curriculum & Instruction*
Concentrations available in General, Middle-Level Language Arts, Middle-Level Math, Middle-Level Science, Middle-Level Social Studies, PK-4 Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Special Education - MEd in Educational Leadership
- MEd in School Counseling
- MEd in School Health Services*
- MEd in Multicultural Education*
- MEd in Reading*
- MEd in Special Education*
- MEd in TESOL*
- MAT - Classical Education Concentration (Offered by Templeton Honors College)
- MS and the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in School Psychology)
- Online Instruction Program Endorsement (PK-12)*
- PhD in Organizational Leadership (Concentration: Educational Leadership)**
Graduate Counseling Programs
Degree Programs
- MA in Clinical Counseling*
- MA in Clinical Counseling with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis Certification*
- MA in Clinical Counseling with a concentration in Trauma Studies
* Also available fully online
Post-Master's Certifications
Already hold a Master's Degree in a related field? Earn a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) or take post-master's coursework toward licensure:
- CAGS in Professional Counseling
- CAGS in Applied Behavior Analysis Certification*
- CAGS in School Counseling
- CAGS in School Psychology (Respecialization)
- Post-Master's Coursework Towards Licensure (less than 12 credits)
* Available fully online
Master's and Doctoral Programs in Marriage & Family Therapy
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Mission Statement
Eastern University's Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Education and Behavioral Sciences affirm the mission statement of Eastern University with its commitment to fostering academic excellence and professional training through innovative instruction, evidence-based practices, rigorous curriculum and comprehensive subject area knowledge. We seek to develop individuals with a clear understanding of the University’s mission of faith, reason, and justice so that they are capable of:
- improving the learning of all students;
- pursuing educational equity and justice through creative solutions;
- demonstrating sensitivity to multicultural and global issues;
- modeling Christian thought and action;
- serving public and private institutions of learning as change agents.
Eastern University meets the needs of its students to assume positions in this society through undergraduate and graduate programs.
