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College of Education and Human Development at a glance

Ranked No. 81 Our graduate programs are among the nation’s best according to U.S. News & World Report
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90% 90% of our graduates reported that they received a job after graduation
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10 Doctoral Strands The College of Education and Human Development offers ten exceptional doctoral programs
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College News

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Dean’s Future Scholars celebrates its silver anniversary

From humble beginnings to a 25-year legacy, Dean’s Future Scholars has beaten the odds to empower more than 1,800 first-generation college students

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College of Education & Human Development launches fully online Human Development and Family Science bachelor’s degree

Program expands access to students statewide, nationwide and beyond

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Human Development and Family Studies course equips students with tools to manage stress in adulthood

Students learn practical strategies for managing challenges, creating resilience and improving well-being

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Research Centers

STEM Research
Raggio Center for Advancement in (STEM)2
Early Childhood Research
Child & Family Research Center
Literacy Research
Center for Learning & Literacy
Disability Research
Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The College of Education & Human Development is committed to promoting and protecting diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive climate that validates social identities, including but not limited to the following, as well as intersections thereof: age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geographic location, immigration status, Indigeneity, language, nationality, political affiliation, race/ethnicity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation/identity, and socioeconomic status/social class.

College of Education and Human Development Events

Nov 12
Dissertation Defense - Kaitlyn Thomas at William N. Pennington Engineering Building (WPEB) 11:00 AM Lectures & Seminars
Dec 06
Send Off Celebration at William J. Raggio Building (WRB) 10:00 AM Social Events
Dec 10
Prep-Day Finals Recharge Event at William J. Raggio Building (WRB) 09:00 AM Social Events
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