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College of Education and Allied Professions

The College of Education and Allied Professions is home to some of WCU's leading programs from teaching and psychology to human resources and educational leadership. No matter what program you choose, the College of Education and Allied Professions will provide extensive opportunities for hands-on learning through field experiences, outreach projects, research and professional mentorship.

Departments and Schools

Discover WCU's leading programs in teacher education, numerous programs in human services such as Counseling, Parks and Recreation Management, Human Resources and Educational Leadership. In addition our program in Psychology is one of WCU's Top 5 undergraduate majors.

Western Carolina University's Cullowhee campus aerial shot

Human Services

The Department of Human Services houses graduate and undergraduate programs including counseling, human resources, educational leadership and parks and recreation management as well as WCU's online birth-kindergarten teacher education program

Western Carolina University's Biltmore Park campus in Asheville NC

Psychology

WCU offers both graduate and undergraduate programs in psychology. The undergraduate major is one of the largest at WCU, and students at all levels earn experience through the on-campus McKee Clinic.

Teaching and Learning

WCU's School of Teaching and learning prepares future teachers in high-demand areas. It offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, including three online master's-level programs for working teachers.

Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony

Join us virtually on Thursday, May 13th

The College of Education and Allied Professions' annual honors and awards ceremony will showcase students from varried programs who will be recieving scholarships and awards.

This year we will be recognizing over 140 students and awarding $250,000 in scholarships. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate our students and their academic excellence!

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College Resources and Governance

School Licensure

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