College of Education & Human Development, University of Nevada, Reno
College of Education & Human Development | University of Nevada, Reno[edit]
The College of Education & Human Development is a recognized leader in guiding, shaping, and mentoring high-performing education professionals who will go forth with a lifelong love of learning and with the skills essential for thriving in a global, knowledge-based economy. Since 1954, the College of Education and Human Development has committed to be a diverse and inclusive learning community that works to promote education across disciplines for everyone, locally, nationally and around the globe. The University of Nevada, Reno is recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 institution, which is reserved for doctoral universities with the highest levels of research activity. The College of Education & Human Development is lead by Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks, Dean.
Departments[edit]
The College of Education and Human Development offers 30+ undergraduate and graduate degrees (Ph.D. and masters level).
- Educational Studies
- Education Preparation
- Human Development Family Studies and Counseling
Rankings[edit]
The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is the state’s highest-ranking college of education. The college takes pride in being ranked 95th overall in the U.S. News and World Report rankings, 33rd among public colleges of education, and 29th among the 70 land-grant universities. The college houses the only nationally accredited education program in the state through the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Programs in the college are also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the National Council on Family Relations. The college also has courses certified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
William J. Raggio Building | College of Education & Human Development[edit]
Building Code: WRB
Building Number: 080
This 118,000-square-foot building opened for classes in fall 1997. It houses the College of Education. Formerly known as the College of Education Building, the structure was renamed in 2003 in honor of Nevada State Sen. William J. Raggio, a Reno native, Nevada graduate and longtime K-12 and higher education advocate in the state of Nevada.
- Child and Family Research Center
- Dean's Future Scholars Program
- Early Learning Center
- E.L. Cord Foundation Center for Learning and Literacy
- Nell J. Redfield Learning & Resource Center
- Raggio Research Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education
Centers[edit]
The College of Education & Human Development proudly houses six centers that all contribute to overall grant funding, student success, and services to fulfill the University of Nevada, Reno's land grant mission.
Center for Learning and Literacy[edit]
The E.L. Cord Foundation Center for Learning & Literacy tutors children in grades 1-6 who have difficulties learning to read, write, and spell. Children are tutored in small groups with an emphasis on developmental instruction and providing positive learning experiences. A progress report with recommendations is prepared for parents after tutoring.
Child & Family Research Center (CFRC)[edit]
The Child & Family Research Center provides early childhood care and education to children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years. This service is offered to University students, faculty and staff, and families who meet the annual federal poverty guidelines for the Early Head Start Program.
Early Learning Center[edit]
The Early Learning Center (ELC) serves as a model classroom in the Washoe County School District and for the learning community in the College of Education. The ELC models multi-year, multi-age educational experiences and developmental and integrated instruction. The mission of a ELC classroom is to create a nurturing learning environment in which each child can learn and be successful at their individual developmental levels.
Learning Resource Center (LRC)[edit]
The function of the Nell J. Redfield Learning Resource Center is to provide a variety of resources to educators, university students, teachers, and counselors. The services provided include instructional support and curriculum enrichment. Students and faculty at the university, as well as teachers, administrators, and counselors in surrounding school districts, are invited to use the center's resources.
Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED)[edit]
The mission of the Nevada Center for Excellence is Disabilities is to work cooperatively with consumers, family members, and professionals to assist Nevadans with developmental disabilities of all ages to be independent and productive citizens who are included in their communities.
Raggio Research Center[edit]
The purpose of the Raggio Research Center is to promote a better understanding of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines by providing quality programs focused in outreach, research and other areas.
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