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School of Education and Counseling

Transform education, transform you. Create opportunities for students, families, educators and communities to re-imagine learning and development.

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Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.

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Undergraduate

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Early Childhood Education, Concentration: Reading

Bachelor of Science

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Elementary Education: Reading

Bachelor of Arts

Elementary Education: Special Education

Bachelor of Arts

Graduate

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Education, Mental Health Counseling

MSEd

School Counseling

MSEd

Education, Special Education

MSEd

Sonja Pierson

PNW has created networking opportunities and professional relationships that I am grateful for, with mentors that are wonderful role models.

Sonja Pierson, Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling, ’21

I have been given the chance to connect with my professors on a more personal level as well as the endless opportunities of getting experience in my field that has helped me reach my professional goals.

Bailey Bristley, Early Childhood Education

Success is no accident. It’s hard work, perseverance and love of what you’re doing. I wouldn’t be where I am without the guidance of my professors in the School of Education and Counseling.

Brittnie Beach
Elementary Education, Valparaiso

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CHESS Faculty Spotlight: Patrick Keegan, Ph.D.

Assistant professor of education, Patrick Keegan, Ph.D. joined CHESS in 2018. Previously, Keegan taught elementary and middle school students.

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A Welcome from Dean Carey

A welcome from Dean Carey to the academic year 2020-2021 at the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. 

Purdue University Northwest among top colleges in Indiana for teacher licensing

Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) School of Education & Counseling (SoEC) made the top 10 ranking of collegiate institutions issuing the most teaching licenses.