College of Education and Professional Studies

Administration and Organization

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

Associate Dean
Selena Castro (Black Hall, room 228-11)
Jenny Dechaine (Black Hall, room 228-5)

Staff
Beth Romero, administrative specialist
David Vargas, assistant to the dean

Contact Information
509-963-2372
Mail Stop 7415
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/colleges/college-education-professional-studies/

The mission of the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) is to prepare students for success in their lives and help them accomplish their professional goals through supportive, equitable, collaborative, and engaged learning communities. Using high-impact practices, relevant curriculum, and community connections, we build and enrich unique learning opportunities where diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners know they belong.

The CEPS vision is to cultivate leaders who are passionate and innovative in pursuing their life and professional goals.

CEPS is rooted in a real-world approach to teaching and learning, we will prepare you to make an immediate positive impact in your career upon graduation. You’ll be equipped to make a significant difference in people’s lives. As a CEPS student, you will participate in hand-on learning opportunities and benefit from robust career preparation. CEPS programs not only prepare students for specific careers, but also instill a broader understanding of global dynamics and leadership responsibilities.

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/.

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 (CSEL) houses the Secondary Education major, Instructional Foundations major, and Student Teaching, Field Experiences. They also have master level degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Certification, 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 K-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, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering Technologies, and Technology Education. The department also offers a Master of Science Degree in Safety and Health Management.

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 Management 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, 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: Teresa Walker, EdD (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 Management: Brian McGladrey, 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: Brian McGladrey, PhD (Nicholson Pavilion 134W)

Graduate Degree Programs:

Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership (MEd)
Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction
Contact: Eric Hougan, PhD; Eric.Hougan@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2259

Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership (MEd)
Specialization: School Administration; Higher Education
Contact: Don Wattam, EdD; Donald.Wattam@cwu.edu; 509-963-3075

Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership (MAT)
Specialization: Teacher Certification
Contact: Maria Hays, PhD; Maria.Hays@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2028

Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning (Endorsement only)
Specialization: ELL
Contact: Kate Mastruserio Reynolds, PhD; kate.reynolds@cwu.edu, (509) 963-2558

Child Development and Family Science (MS)
Contact: Amy Claridge, PhD; Amy.Claridge@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2758

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

Health Sciences (MS)
Specialization: Nutrition
Contact: Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD, kelly.pritchett@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2786

Health Sciences (MS)
Specialization: Integrative Human Physiology
Contact: Karen Roemer, PhD; Karen.Roemer@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2746

Health Sciences Graduate Certificate and Master of Public Health (MPH)
Specialization: Public Health
Contact: Tishra Beeson, PhD.; Tishra.Beeson@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2494

Information Technology Management (MS)
Specializations: Structures of Data and Analytics for IT Managers, Information Technology, Administrative Management or Cybersecurity
Contact: Hideki Takei, PhD; Hideki.Takei@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2617 or Rachel White, MS, ITAM@cwu.edu; (509) 963-2620

Sport and Movement Studies - SAMS (MS)
Sport and Athletic Administration with specialization in Sport Administration or Athletic Administration
Contact: Sean Dahlin, PhD, Sean.Dahlin@cwu.edu; 509-963-1483

Sport and Movement Studies - SAMS (MS)
Specialization: Health and Physical Education
Contact: Mark Perez, PhD, Mark.Perez@cwu.edu; (509) 963-1919

Safety and Health Management (MS)
Contact: Jennifer Serne, MS, Jennifer.Serne@cwu.edu; (509) 963-1067