College of Education and Professional Studies

Administration and Organization

Dean
Paul Ballard, (Black Hall, room 228)

Associate Dean
Ethan Bergman, PhD RDN (Black Hall, room 228)

Director of the School of Education
Interim: Mindie Dieu, PhD

Contact Information
509-963-1411
Fax: 509-963-1049
Mail Stop 7415
www.cwu.edu/education-professional-studies

The mission of the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) is to prepare competent, enlightened citizens who will enhance their respective professions, commit themselves to socially responsible leadership, and help develop the global economy in a spirit of cooperation. Each academic unit of the college has developed specific goals to address this mission.

Graduates of the College of Education and Professional Studies programs are Professionally Prepared and Profession Ready, or P3R. Graduates enter the job force right after graduation and make an immediate positive impact on their profession.

School of Education

The Education programs at CWU are all about preparing students to enter the greatest profession in the world….Teaching! Our Education programs approach learning in a supportive and positive environment where students and staff share responsibility for knowledge, and where students and staff value working and learning together. Graduates enter their teaching positions after graduation and make an immediate positive impact on the students they teach.

CEPS facilitates communication between and among the respective disciplines that contribute to the preparation of educators, including teachers, school administrators, and school psychologists. Supporting the mission, purpose, and governance structure of CEPS is the constructivist philosophy-a belief that knowledge is actively created by learners and made meaningful when learners relate new information to prior knowledge.

The School of Education Teacher Preparation Program is administered through CEPS. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission into the School of Education Teacher Preparation Program. Students must apply to the School of Education Teacher Preparation Program and meet specific application criteria before being admitted. For more information about the Teacher Certification process, link to www.cwu.edu/teacher-certification/.

Professional Studies

The Professional Studies at Central Washington University strives to deliver innovative applied science and technology programs that develop competent globally responsible citizens who contribute to their respective professions. The vision of Professional Studies at CWU is to be recognized as a premier learning community dedicated to providing relevant and authentic learning experiences.

College of Education and Professional Studies programs value:

Students
Excellence in teaching
A rigorous academic and learning environment
The preparation of students for successful careers
Accreditation and industry standards
Applied research
Creative, diverse and innovative ideas
Open, collaborative environments
Partnerships with external constituents
The use of current technology
Professionalism, integrity, and responsible citizenship
Life balance

Graduate Degree Programs:

Curriculum, Supervision, and Education Leadership (MEd)
Specialization: Master Teacher
Contact: Dr. Kelly Benson; Kelly.Benson@cwu.edu; (509) 963-1198

Curriculum, Supervision, and Education Leadership (MEd)
Specialization: School Administration; Higher Education
Contact info: Dr. Henry Williams; Henry.Williams@cwu.edu; 509-963-1415

Family and Consumer Sciences (MS)
Specialization: Family Studies
Contact: Dr. Duane Dowd; Duane.Dowd@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2791

Family and Consumer Sciences (MS)
Specialization: Career and Technical Education
Contact: Dr. Kimberlee Bartel; Kimberlee.Bartel@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2766

Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (MS)
Specialization: Engineering and Technology Systems (MSETS)
Contact: Dr. Darren Olson; Darren.Olson@cwu.edu; (509) 963-1913

Physical Education, School Health, and Movement Studies (MS)
Health and Physical Education (MS),
Specialization: Athletic Administration (Summer Admission)
Contact: Dr. Rory Weishaar; Rory.Weishaar@cwu.edu; 509-963-1937

Information Technology and Administrative Management - ITAM (MS)
Specializations: Information Technology, Administrative Management or Cybersecurity
Contact: Dr. Laura Portolese; Laura.Portolese@cwu.edu; (509) 963-1019 or
Susie Johnson; Susan.Johnson@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2620

Education, Development, Teaching and Learning (MEd)
Specialization: Literacy
Contact: Dr. Sharryn Walker; Sharryn.Walker@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2133