Located in Pennsylvania's vibrant Lehigh Valley, Lehigh University cultivates new knowledge and empowers pragmatic problem-solvers through collaborative research, faculty mentorship, and a supportive community. At Lehigh, a focus on real-world impact gives students the foundation to become leaders who create meaningful change in their communities and the world — an ethos that runs through every graduate program across the university.
Lehigh's College of Education is grounded in the belief that education is the foundation of opportunity and positive transformation for individuals across the lifespan. In a rapidly evolving world, the college's faculty and students undertake work that shapes policy, practice, and the human services that support communities near and far. The college comprises a single academic unit — the Department of Education and Human Services — organized around five distinct academic programs, each designed to develop highly qualified professionals with the skills and insight to drive meaningful change.
Graduate programs at the College of Education prepare students through transformative learning experiences that engage them in developing and applying solutions to real-world challenges across education, leadership, and emotional and behavioral health. Whether pursuing a career in school counseling, educational leadership, special education, or human services, graduate students engage in rigorous academic inquiry alongside practical, community-engaged learning that bridges theory and practice. Faculty bring a deep commitment to social justice, equity, and evidence-based approaches to the classroom, mentoring students who will go on to become change agents in schools, organizations, and communities. With a supportive and collaborative learning environment, Lehigh's College of Education empowers graduate students to create lasting impact in the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.