College of Education and Human Services
The College of Education and Human Services at Shippensburg University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) from April 10-12. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party's relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).
We invite you to submit written testimony to:
CAEP
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Or by email to: callforcomments@caepnet.org
Such comments must be within the specified period and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:
- In CAEP's performance-based system, accreditation is based on evidence that demonstrates that teacher candidates know the subject matter and can teach it effectively so that students learn. In the CAEP system, EPPs must prove that candidates can connect theory to practice and be effective in an actual P-12 classroom.
- A professional education provider that is accredited by CAEP is expected to be involved in ongoing planning and evaluation; engaged in continuous assessment and development; ensure that faculty and programs reflect new knowledge, practice, and technologies; and be involved in continuous development in response to the evolving world of education and educational reform.
- Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the respondent's relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the university for comment prior to the review.
The College of Education and Human Services at Shippensburg University is a fulfilling and enriching environment where an up-to-date curriculum and hands-on training place you firmly on the road to success.
As the first chartered state teachers college in Pennsylvania, our long-standing commitment to children, families and individuals is reflected in our academics, now extending to undergraduate and graduate degree programs in counseling, education, social work, criminal justice, exercise science and military science.
Discover Our Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching and Human Services Programs
The College of Education and Human Services program offerings ensure students are career and certification-ready for some of the most selfless callings in society, from teaching the next generation of citizens to serving those most vulnerable among us as a counselor or a social worker.
The COEHS houses rigorous and diverse undergraduate major and minor areas of study, certificate-only programs, licensure assistance and graduate, post-graduate and doctoral degree programs.
Explore the COEHS academic programs.
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Accredited Education, Counseling and Human Services Programs Focused on You
Graduates of Ship’s College of Education and Human Services degree programs enter into professional careers that transform the lives of families, schools and communities.
Because of superb academic and experiential preparation, graduates are ready to pursue the further credentials they need to practice as a teacher, social worker or counselor in Pennsylvania and beyond. College partnerships with credentialing bodies in North Carolina and Virginia can assist you in gaining certifications in those states.
Learn from highly credentialed faculty and gain the meaningful, relevant experience necessary to serve as impactful teachers, social workers, counselors, fitness-industry experts, members of the military and members of the criminal justice system.
COEHS Internships and Applied Experience
Targeted internship and field experience opportunities are available to Education and Human Services students throughout the state, from criminal justice to social work and exercise science.
Each undergraduate or graduate program opens doors in a growing career path through opportunities to gain hands-on work experience in a specific field. Criminal justice students, for example, may intern in police departments and attorney's offices. Students in teacher education graduate programs take a service learning trip to Jamaica where they deliver lessons in schools and work on community projects to enhance local socio-emotional development.
Internships and experiential learning opportunities facilitated by the College empower our students to make connections and actively understand what it means to work in their chosen career path.
Review available internships and professional experiences for each COEHS degree program.
On-Campus Lab School
Ship boasts the only on-campus university-affiliated public laboratory school in Pennsylvania, the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School (GBLUES).
Students in Ship’s education programs have become familiar with all kinds of learners through GBLUES, observing classes from observation booths, tutoring students in core content areas and participating in activities with entire classrooms.
Students in our teacher, teacher education and counseling programs have this unique chance to immediately apply their classroom learnings to serve 130 real students. Additionally, students studying exercise science and social work can gain laboratory experience in this primary school setting.
Learn more about our functioning model school, GBLUES and review further student teaching field experience information.
Centers of Distinction
Shippensburg’s commonwealth-leading dedication to lifelong learning designates specialized programs to increase the professional experience of our instructors and student teachers. In our signature areas of emphasis — school-based mental health and poverty awareness — we bring together our faculty’s combined expertise in education and human services fields to understand complex social issues impacting citizens locally, nationally and globally.
Check out the student and community outreach services offered by our Centers of Distinction:
- Center for Student Engagement and Academic Enrichment
- Institute for Social Inclusion
- Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition
- Shippensburg University Superintendent Study Council
- Growing Edges Counseling Community Clinic
Find more College of Education and Human Services student resources.
Accreditations
Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates are accredited by:
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Review complete COEHS accreditation information.
Dean’s Message
On behalf of the College of Education and Human Services, welcome! We are excited to see you considering our dynamic, multidimensional degree programs as the next step in your academic journey. Our undergraduate and graduate teaching and human services programs represent a breadth of choice and allow each student to create an enriched pathway for service learning and field experiences that promote well-rounded growth.
When you graduate from Shippensburg, you’ll join a thriving alumni community of individuals who have carved their niches across numerous career paths. COEHS students have become leaders who transform the lives of others and our society’s landscape — our youth, our families, our school environments and our communities.
COEHS Mission Statement
Our college is charged with upholding a learning environment in which faculty, administration, staff and students work together to develop a lifetime commitment to service to others. Together, we define who we are and who we aspire to become as members of the College of Education and Human Services community. Our graduates are living and working in our community, state, country and around the world.
College of Education and Human Services Admissions and Aid
Get familiar with undergraduate and graduate admissions requirements at Ship. If you have questions, feel free to contact us
When you apply to a COEHS program, you can trust in its value. Learn how Shippensburg undergraduates and graduate students pay for college.
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The College of Education and Human Services at Shippensburg University offers comprehensive academic and experiential preparation for teaching and human services careers through excellent bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certification programs.
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Faculty Contact/Hours
Department of Counselor Education
Dr. Todd Whitman, Associate Professor, Chair, Clinical Mental Health Coordinator
SPH115, x1654
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