Leadership
Dean
Marvin Lynn, Dean and Professor
Associate Deans
Ester de Jong, Associate Dean for Research and Academic Affairs; Professor, CLDE
antwan jefferson, Inclusive Excellence
Assistant Deans
Patricia Ball, Finance and HR
Cindy Gutierrez, Assistant Dean of Teacher Education & Partnerships
Sandy Mondragon, Student Success and Enrollment Management
Contact
Admissions
Office of Admissions & Outreach
1380 Lawrence Street Center, Suite 701
303-315-6300
Email: education@ucdenver.edu
Website: https://education.ucdenver.edu/
Mailing Address
School of Education & Human Development
P.O. Box 173364, Campus Box 106
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Overview
The School of Education & Human Development is a vibrant community of practicing educators and counselors, educational leaders and researchers who have a strong service ethic locally, nationally and globally and a dedication to excellence.
Mission
Education and Well-Being for Equity*
To prepare equity-minded and inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to eradicating inequalities and discrimination. We champion change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve.
*In using the term “equity,” we mean creating a just, safe and inclusive environment as defined by the CU Denver Strategic Plan.
Vision
We will distinguish our school by fulfilling our commitments to inclusive education, collaborative research, and equitable, anti-oppressive and anti-racist practices. While recognizing the past, we strive toward a socially just and democratic world.
inclusive excellence
At the School of Education & Human Development (SEHD), we believe strongly that all students-diverse in race, ethnicity, economic resources, language, fluency, abilities, geography, first-generation status, age, gender, and sexual identities-deserve the opportunity to learn. To advance our mission and meet the changing interests of our local and global communities, the Office of Inclusive Excellence has been established to create positive momentum towards educational access, equity, and success.
Accreditation
The School of Education & Human Development is fully accredited by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
The School of Education & Human Development is fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.
The School of Education & Human Development is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) in Marriage and Family Therapy.
The School of Education & Human Development is accredited on contingency by the American Psychological Association (APA) in School Psychology. We anticipate receiving full accreditation on or prior to the expiration date of April 15, 2023.
Programs Leading to Degrees, Licenses and Endorsements
The School of Education & Human Development offers three doctoral programs, one educational specialist degree, master’s degrees in seven program areas as well as undergraduate degrees with teacher licensure through a partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We offer a variety of endorsements and certificate programs as well. Students may pursue a variety of state licenses for teaching and school administration or may elect to earn these licenses without pursuing a graduate degree.
