College of Education, Health, and Human Services
Our Work: Education, Health, and the Human Services
The College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) aims to prepare and sustain exemplary practitioners and administrators for work in the interrelated fields of education, human health, and human services through an emphasis on scholarship, diversity, inclusion, and excellence in service delivery.
The College draws broadly upon institutional resources including faculty and programs in other colleges of the University. Additionally, facilities in local school districts, health-related settings, public agencies and private corporations regularly provide students with a spectrum of rich experiences.
The College contributes to the University of Michigan-Dearborn's impact as a dynamic metropolitan university in which teaching and research interact to develop leaders and new knowledge in the tradition of the University of Michigan. Students in CEHHS have the opportunity to participate in many organizations within the College, campus, and community.
History of the College
Shortly after UM-Dearborn opened in 1959, a small teacher certification program was added to the liberal arts division. By 1969 the teacher certification program had grown into one of the largest academic departments on the campus. During 2012-13, the Regents of the University of Michigan authorized the creation of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services.
Graduate Degree Programs
Whether you are looking to develop your teaching skills, prepare for a career in healthcare or build your expertise in working with nonprofits, we have the program for you. The College of Education, Health, and Human Services offers a number of master's degree programs geared towards advancing student knowledge in health- and education-related career fields.
The College of Education, Health, and Human Services prepares students through Master's degree programs, an Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.) and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D). More information on graduate level opportunities and admissions information can be found on the Graduate Programs webpage.
Details regarding any of the programs can be found in later sections of this Graduate Catalog.
Office of Student Success
The Office of Student Success (OSS) for the College of Education, Health, and Human Services is located in 262 FCS. All matters relating to CEHHS student needs including academic advising, field placement, teacher certification, and student records and forms are handled here.
Academic Advising
Information on graduate level advising at CEHHS can be found on the Graduate Advising webpage. The College has professional Academic Advisors that specialize in CEHHS programs and can help students navigate their coursework and requirements from beginning to end. Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor at least once a semester to support their success and progress.
Field Placement
Field placements allow for each learner to build skills, knowledge, and confidence in his/her own pathway toward becoming a professional in real world placements. All required clearances, paperwork, and placements for field assignments are handled within the CEHHS Office of Student Success.
Department of Education
Individuals specializing in education are qualified to pursue a wide variety of attractive and rewarding professions including teaching, corporate training, recreation, social service, and childcare. Wherever there is a need for people specifically prepared to teach others, there is a need for individuals with a background in education.
Still, most college graduates seeking a career in education elect to become classroom teachers. Teaching offers a wide choice of opportunities to work with persons of different age levels in a variety of specialized fields. It is a satisfying career for those who like to inspire growth in others and continue their own development.
Students admitted to any of the education programs offered at UM-Dearborn are provided with an academic and professional background suited to the challenges of education in a multicultural society. For further information, please visit the College of Education, Health, and Human Services website.
Accreditation
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Teacher Certification program is designed to produce graduates who are knowledgeable in their content areas and their use of pedagogy with diverse learners and who are prepared to become caring and reflective professionals. The Michigan Department of Education approval enables the College to offer programs and make recommendations resulting in state-issued certification of teachers and administrators. Additionally, certification is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This accreditation certifies that the program has provided evidence that it adheres to CAEP’s standards. The Early Childhood Education Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides an innovative academic environment for students interested in improving the lives and health of vulnerable populations. HHS faculty enhance student learning by connecting classroom instruction with ongoing intervention research, meaningful field experiences and community outreach efforts. Students complete a rigorous interdisciplinary program of study and master valuable professional skills. HHS students are well prepared to launch their careers or pursue additional graduate training to help solve pressing problems and deliver exceptional health and human services.
Master's Programs
No Additional Endorsement Option
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Option
Reading Specialist K-12 Endorsement Option
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Option
- Educational Leadership
- Healthcare Administration & Leadership
- Health Information Technology
- Instructional Design and Learning Technologies
- Teaching
Specialist Program
Doctorate Program
Certificates
Administration
Ann Lampkin-Williams, PhD, Dean
Stein Brunvand, PhD, Associate Dean
Susan Everett, PhD, Assistant Dean of Assessment & Accreditation
Monique Davis, Assistant to the Dean
Mary Jones, Business Administrator Senior
Shari Marshall, Administrative Specialist, Dept. of Health and Human Services
Michelle Wong, Instructional Learning Assistant
Chelsea Smith, MA, Director of Advising and Records
Jonathan Larson, MA, Academic Program Manager, Dept. of Education
Kara Feys, Academic Advisor Intermediate
Samyka Aloyo, Field Placement Manager
Donna Kerry, MA, Certification Officer
Amanda Jacques, Student Success Operations Specialist
Shannica Joseph Rivers, Student Success Specialist
Chairs and Directors
Susan Everett, PhD, Interim Chair, Education
Lisa Martin, PhD, Chair, Health and Human Services
Stein Brunvand, PhD, Director of Graduate Programs
Geraldine Pappas, EdD, Director of Field Placement
Professors Emeriti
Adler, Martha A., PhD, University of Michigan, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education
Beyer, Bonnie M., EdD, Vanderbilt University, Professor of Education and Educational Administration
Cepuran, Joseph, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Public Administration
Collin, Claudia, PhD, Assistant Professor Emerita of Education
Kachaturoff, Grace, EdD, Professor Emerita of Education
Kettel, Raymond P., EdD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education
Lazarus, Belinda, PhD, Professor Emerita of Education
Lipson, Greta B., EdD, Associate Professor Emerita of Education
Luera, Gail R., PhD, University of Michigan, Professor of Education
Moyer, Richard, EdD, Professor Emeritus of Science Education
Otto, Charlotte, PhD, Professor Emerita of Chemistry and Education
Poster, John, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration and Education
Romatowski, Jane A., EdD, Professor Emerita of Education
Saltz, Rosalyn, PhD, Professor Emerita of Education
Sayles, Daniel G., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education
Trepanier-Street, Mary, EdD, Professor Emerita of Education
Van Tiem, Darlene, PhD, Associate Professor Emerita of Education
Verhey, Roger, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Education
Faculty
Department of Education
Boggs, Brian, PhD, Michigan State University, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Bronstein, Erin, PhD, Michigan State University, Assistant Professor of Social Studies
Brunvand, Stein, PhD, University of Michigan, Professor of Educational Technology
Burke, Christopher J., PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Professor of Science Education
DeFauw, Danielle, PhD, Oakland University, Associate Professor of Education
Duran, Mesut, PhD, Ohio University, Professor of Education
Everett, Susan A., PhD, University of Iowa, Professor of Science Education
Fossum, Paul, PhD, University of Minnesota, Professor of Education
Hill, David, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Associate Professor of Education
Hill, Kirsten, PhD, Michigan State University, Professor of Education
Hong, Seong, EdD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Professor of Education
Killu, Kim, PhD, Ohio State University, Professor of Education
Pappas, Geraldine, EdD, University of Michigan-Dearborn, LEO Lecturer IV
Park, Kyongson, PhD, Purdue University, Assistant Professor of Education
Shaffer, LaShorage, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Associate Professor of Education
Taylor, Julie, PhD, University of Cambridge, Professor of Education
Department of Health and Human Services
Bell, Finn, PhD, University of Michigan, Assistant Professor of Human Services
Botoseneanu, Anda, PhD, University of Michigan, Professor of Health Policy Studies
Kattari, Leonardo, PhD, Michigan State University, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Services
Martin, Lisa, PhD, University of Michigan, Professor of Health Policy Studies and Women's and Gender Studies
Sampson, Natalie, PhD, University of Michigan, Associate Professor of Public Health
Ye, Yiwan, PhD, University of California-Davis, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Services
Cooperating Faculty
Cengiz-Phillips, Nesrin, PhD, Western Michigan University, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Krebs, Angela, PhD, Michigan State University, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Rathouz, Margaret, PhD, University of California-San Diego, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Special Programs and Centers
The College of Education, Health, and Human Services is recognized for its concentrated focus in several areas. This concentrated focus is designed to marshal available expertise at the institution in pursuit of regional needs and goals in several particular emphasis areas, including early childhood learning and instruction and inquiry-based science instruction.