The College of Education is a diverse learning community committed to educational equity and excellence by advancing research and practice to make a difference in the lives of individuals and to influence the well-being of schools, organizations, communities, and societies. We aspire to address interdisciplinary and global issues in an intellectually open and respectful environment through collaboration, teaching, mentoring, scholarship and service. We hope you will join us as we explore ways to enhance the education and well being of all citizens in a technologically rich, increasingly connected world.

The College of Education offers distinctive research-intensive degree programs in the following areas:

Comparative and International Education
M.Ed. in Globalization and Educational Change and an M.A. in Comparative and International Education. In addition, the program supports Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs for globally-oriented professional development.

Counseling Psychology
M.Ed. in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling, Counseling and Human Services, International Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. The program is APA accredited.

Educational Leadership
Ed.D. and M.Ed. degrees in Educational Leadership, as well as a joint MBA and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. In addition, certification programs are offered for the state of Pennsylvania.

Instructional Technology
M.S. degree in Instructional Technology and Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and Development aimed at those interested in facilitating implementation of technology in educational settings and the systematic design, planning, and use of technology, particularly in K-16 settings.

School Psychology
Ed.S. and Ph.D. degrees in School Psychology. The program is APA accredited.

Special Education
M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees in Special Education. The program is fully accredited by the PA Department of Education and offers PA Special Education and Dual Special and General Education certification at the master’s level.

Elementary and Secondary Education
M.Ed. and M.A. degrees plus PA Certification. Those interested in becoming a general education teacher can begin education coursework while pursuing their Lehigh bachelor's degree or start later as part of a post-bachelor's program.  We also offer a post-certification master’s program for current teachers wishing to improve their skills as well as a Ph.D. in Learning and Instruction.

The College of Education currently has the following major resources for research and training in addition to our programs:

Centennial School
Centennial School of Lehigh University's College of Education pursues two principal missions: serving children and youth with educational disabilities, and preparing high quality teachers to enter the workforce of special education.  The school provides research opportunities as well as practical experience for advanced students in the Counseling Psychology, Educational Leadership, School Psychology, and Special Education programs

The Center for Promoting Research to Practice (CPRP):
Schools, Families, Communities
The Center for Promoting Research to Practice is where faculty and students generate new knowledge, demonstrate successful application of this knowledge to real life settings, and then disseminate practical information to school, family, and community partners.

The Center for Developing Urban Educational Leaders (CDUEL)
The Center for Developing Urban Educational Leaders cultivates educational leadership in urban communities by conducting research, developing competencies, and improving leadership practice which enhances student learning and development.

Integrated Professional Development Schools (IPDS)
The College of Education at Lehigh University and Bethlehem Area School District have joined in an Integrated Professional Development School Partnership (IPDS) focused on enhancing student outcomes. This partnership is integrated because it involves faculty from all programs in the College of Education, not just teacher preparation. Interns from general education, special education, school psychology, and counseling psychology have all completed internships and/or field experiences in our partner school, Farmersville Elementary School.

Community Supports
Community Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities offers the following three programs focused on community inclusion and improving the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

      Community Choices
      Lehigh Support for Community Living
      Transition and Assessment

Each program provides direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities while generating, implementing and evaluating innovative practices. Additionally, staffed by graduate students in the College of Education, each program provides extensive training and professional development opportunities for young professionals.

Office of International Programs (OIP)
The Office of International Programs administers the College of Education’s international initiatives. These programs are designed specifically for current and aspiring teachers/administrators working abroad using a hybrid model  (on-line and on-site instruction). For more information about these programs, please contact intlcoe@lehigh.edu or visit: http://www.lehigh.edu/lbl