College of Education and Professional Studies

Administration and Organization

Dean
Sathyanarayanan (Sathy) Rajendran (Black Hall, room 228)

Associate Deans
Kurt Kirstein, EdD (Black Hall, room 228-10)
Jennifer Dechaine, PhD (Black Hall, room 228-11)

Staff
Ash Perron, secretary senior
Beth Romero, administrative specialist

Contact Information
509-963-2372
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 School of 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

For more information about the Departments and Programs, go to the departments listed below.

The Department of Aerospace Students (AFROTC). CWU’s Air Force ROTC detachment is designed to recruit, educate and commission officer candidates with a mission of developing quality leaders for the Air Force.

The Department of Aviation is a regional leader in professional aviation education, attracting individuals with a passion for the combined art and science of flight. Established in 1975, it is the only fully accredited public university aviation program in the Pacific Northwest. The Department offers B.S. degrees in Aviation Management and Professional Pilot and has a stellar reputation for preparing students for the demands of the industry.

The Department of Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership houses the Professional Education Program (PEP), Field Experiences, Instructional Foundations undergraduate degree, and Master Teacher Graduate Program. They also have master level degrees in School Administration, Instructional Leadership and Higher Education.

The Department of Education, Development, Teaching and Learning (EDTL) is committed to ensuring graduates are prepared to be outstanding educational leaders and facilitators of learning who demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to educate and work within a diverse school population. EDTL offers programs for teacher candidates interested in developing educational pK-12 specialties in Bilingual Education/Teaching English as a Second Language; Literacy (reading, writing, speaking, and listening); and Special Education. Each program leads to an endorsement for the Washington State teaching certificate.

The Department of Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction Management offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Construction Management, Safety and Health Management, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technologies, and Technology Education. The department also offers a Master’s of Science Degree in Engineering Technology.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers degree programs in: Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising; Business and Marketing Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Family Studies; Global Wine Studies; and Recreation, Tourism and Event Management. The department offers a graduate Master of Science with specializations in Family Studies and Career and Technical Education, and is the home of the International Sustainable Development Institute.

The Department of Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM) offers high demand undergraduate and graduate programs blending technical skills with soft skills in the areas of Administrative Management, Information Technology, Web and Database Management, Retail Management Technology, Network Management, Project Management, and Cybersecurity. Degree programs are offered on campus, hybrid, 100% online, and self-paced competency based. Find out more: www.cwu.edu/it-management.

The Department of Military Science (AROTC) houses the Army ROTC program at CWU. The mission of the Wildcat Battalion is to recruit, educate, coach, mentor and commission outstanding scholars, athletes and leaders inspired for service in our nation’s Army.

The Department of Health Sciences prepares students in a variety of professions that focus on the physical and functional abilities of humans including clinical physiology, exercise science, nutrition and dietetics, public health and paramedicine.

The Department of Sport and Movement Studies. Graduates in this department are prepared to enter careers as physical education and school health teachers. With master level degrees in Sport Management with a specialization in Athletic Administration.

Department Chairs
Aerospace Studies (AFROTC): Joel Hearn, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Lind Hall 202D)
Aviation: Samuel Pavel, PhD (Black Hall, room 225-1)
Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership: Ian Loverro, PhD (Black Hall, room 214-25)
Education, Development, Teaching and Learning: Craig Hughes, PhD (Black Hall, room 204-15)
Engineering Technologies, Safety and Construction: Greg Lyman, MS (Hogue Hall, room 101)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Sarah Feeney, PhD (Michaelsen Hall, room 100)
Information Technology and Administrative Management: Elvin Delgado, PhD (Samuelson, room 206C)
Military Science (AROTC): Joseph Paolilli, LTC (Lind Hall 220B)
Health Sciences: Tishra Beeson, PhD MPH (Health Sciences, room 302-T)
Sport and Movement Studies: Rory Weishaar, EdD Co-Chair, Brian McGladrey, PhD, Co-Chair (Dorothy Purser Hall, room 101)