College of Education and Human Development

College of Education and Human Development

We value inclusion, collaboration, and respect. You'll gain opportunities in leadership and service, experiential learning, inquiry and innovation, and professional preparation.

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The BGSU College of Education and Human Development is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, within driving distance of Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit and Chicago. It is nationally ranked by US News & World Report as one of the top programs for education. Choose a major that ranges from exercise science to middle childhood education. You'll get a well-rounded education with the opportunity to complete field-experiences as early as your freshman year.

$14.4M

raised for the teacher education program economic impact in Ohio

#25

in the Midwest for fashion merchandise and product development

$807K

awarded in scholarships 2024-2025

Programs & Majors

Experiences that will offer numerous learning opportunities.

The College of Education and Human Development includes 28 teacher preparation programs leading to Ohio licensure; 8 human development programs and 10 minors. All undergraduate programs in the college include hands-on experiences such as student teaching and internships.

Adapted Physical Education Endorsement
Minor Certificate
Adapted Physical Education Endorsement minor edhd espot et Majors and Programs certificate site
Adolescence to Young Adult Education
Bachelors
Adolescence to Young Adult Education et Majors and Programs edhd bachelor teacher site
Art Education
Bachelors
Art Education arts edhd bachelor art teacher qualifications et Majors and Programs cas art teacher BFA Art Education Art Education community art
Art History
Minor Bachelors
Art History arts minor edhd bachelor Art History museum art history et Majors and Programs cas humanities
Chemistry Education
Bachelors
Chemistry Education et Majors and Programs edhd cas bachelor se
Chemistry Physics Education
Bachelors
Chemistry Physics Education et Majors and Programs edhd cas bachelor se
Child Development
Minor
Child Development School of Applied Human Development minor edhd sshspm ahd College of Education and Human Development Majors and Programs
Child Life
Minor
Child Life School of Applied Human Development minor edhd sshspm ahd College of Education and Human Development Majors and Programs
Chinese Education
Bachelors
Chinese Education edhd bachelor World Languages and Cultures foreign languages et Majors and Programs Mandarin Chinese cultural hlic
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Masters
Clinical Mental Health Counseling school counselors professional counselors gradcol sshspm et College of Education and Human Development crisis counseling Majors and Programs master hs chelf
Earth Sciences and Chemistry Education
Bachelors
Earth Sciences and Chemistry Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor se
Earth Sciences and Physics Education
Bachelors
Earth Sciences and Physics Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor se
Earth Sciences Education
Bachelors
Earth Sciences Education edhd bachelor se Clusters et Majors and Programs teacher
Exercise Science
Bachelors
Exercise Science Majors and Programs edhd bachelor espot ahd
Fashion Merchandising and Product Development
Minor Bachelors
Fashion Merchandising and Product Development fashion stylist ahd styling fashion product development Fashion Merchandising Degree schools fashion merchandising Product Buyer arts minor edhd bachelor Majors and Programs Merchandiser fashion styling
French Education
Bachelors
French Education et Majors and Programs edhd bachelor Clusters hlic
German Education
Bachelors
German Education edhd bachelor et language Majors and Programs cas teacher hlic
Health Promotion
Minor
Health Promotion Majors and Programs edhd minor hs
Human Development and Family Science
Minor Bachelors
Human Development and Family Science minor edhd bachelor community outreach sshspm ahd Majors and Programs youth programming advocacy family
Inclusive PreK-5 Education
Bachelors
Inclusive PreK-5 Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor site
Integrated Language Arts Education
Bachelors
Integrated Language Arts Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor hlic
Integrated Mathematics Education
Bachelors
Integrated Mathematics Education mcset et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor
Integrated Science Education
Bachelors
Integrated Science Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor se
Integrated Social Studies Education
Bachelors
Integrated Social Studies Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor hlic
Interior Design
Bachelors
Interior Design arts bachelor decorator, designer ahd Majors and Programs cas College of Arts and Sciences
Intervention Specialist
Minor Bachelors
Intervention Specialist minor edhd bachelor add et Majors and Programs mild-moderate exceptionalities moderate-intensive site
Italian Education
Minor Bachelors
Italian Education et Majors and Programs minor edhd bachelor hlic
Japanese Education
Minor Bachelors
Japanese Education et Majors and Programs minor edhd bachelor hlic
Latin Education
Minor Bachelors
Latin Education et Majors and Programs minor edhd bachelor hlic
Life Sciences and Chemistry Education
Bachelors
Life Sciences and Chemistry Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor se
Life Sciences and Earth Sciences Education
Bachelors
Life Sciences and Earth Sciences Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor se
Life Sciences and Physics Education
Bachelors
Life Sciences and Physics Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor se
Life Sciences Education
Bachelors
Life Sciences Education et Majors and Programs edhd teacher bachelor se
Middle Childhood Education
Bachelors
Middle Childhood Education edhd bachelor et Majors and Programs teacher site Middle School
Physical Education and Health Education
Bachelors
Physical Education and Health Education edhd bachelor PE et Majors and Programs gym teacher site
Physics Education
Bachelors
Physics Education et Majors and Programs edhd bachelor se
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Bachelors
Pre-Occupational Therapy ppp edhd bachelor espot Majors and Programs pre-health Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Physical Therapy
Bachelors
Pre-Physical Therapy ppp edhd bachelor espot Majors and Programs pre-health Pre-Professional Programs
School Counseling
Masters
School Counseling school counselors edhd professional counselors gradcol sshspm College of Education and Human Development Majors and Programs master chelf
Spanish Education
Bachelors
Spanish Education et Majors and Programs edhd bachelor hlic
Sport Management
Bachelors
Sport Management Majors and Programs edhd bachelor espot ahd
Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
Bachelors
Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management tourism, hospitality, event management degree Study event planning, hospitality edhd bachelor bme College of Education and Human Development hospitality Majors and Programs Study event planning Ohio
Undecided in Education and Human Development
Bachelors
Undecided in Education and Human Development edhd bachelor pre-major dual major Majors and Programs unknown major eyo
World Language Education
Bachelors
World Language Education et Majors and Programs edhd bachelor hlic site

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College of Education and Human Development
Dean's Office: 419-372-7401
444 Education Building
edhd@bgsu.edu

Office of Student Experience and Support: 419-372-7372
102 Education Building
edhdstudents@bgsu.edu
(for current and future Students)

Updated: 03/27/2025 01:54PM