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Where educators begin and leaders emerge
Every great educator, counsellor, or wellness advocate starts somewhere, and many start at Tennessee Tech's College of Education & Human Sciences. Its programmes are built around real-world practice, backed by research, and strengthened by partnerships to keep up with what today’s students and communities truly need.
The college offers programmes in three key areas: Counselling & Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Exercise Science. Students graduate ready to lead in education, administration, research, psychology, and allied health services.
#2
overall among private and public universities (SmartAsset)
#1
highest starting salary of public universities in Tennessee (SmartAsset)
45%
of Tech graduates finish their education debt-free (US News & World Report
#1
highest return on investment of public universities in Tennessee (PayScale)
#1
lowest student debt among public universities in Tennessee (US News & World Report)
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among both private and public universities (PayScale)
Student and alumni satisfaction
- 97% felt the ELPhD programme met expectations
- 90% felt challenged intellectually and career-ready
- 96% found workload and content appropriate for doctoral work
- 90% would choose the ELPhD programme again
- 97% would recommend the ELPhD programme
Change doesn’t happen by chance; it’s driven by educators with vision, knowledge, and purpose. The ELPhD programme equips professionals to lead that change in public schools, higher education, and beyond. With five concentrations and two strands, students can customise their experience to match their career goals and research passions for a journey that’s both focused and fulfilling.
Exceptional Learning PhD (ELPhD)
“As awareness of environmental challenges continues to grow, careers in renewable energy, waste management, geomatics, sustainable planning, and biodiversity are becoming increasingly vital. At EUC, we are committed to preparing students for impactful careers that drive sustainability and positive change.”
Alice J. Hovorka, Dean & Professor of the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change
IBM and Columbia University are partnering to make data centres more energy-efficient, as these facilities consume around 2% of U.S. energy supplies according to the Department of Energy. They are modelling AI's energy use, designing low-power chips, reducing software inefficiencies, and optimising system operations to address this issue.
V. Faye McNeill, professor of chemical engineering, is working with partners across the Global South to expand air quality monitoring in India, generate new air pollution data in Africa, and build local capacity in air quality science. The team’s success has led to informed policy decisions and improved air management across various regions.
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Innovate, experiment, lead; that’s the mission at the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Whether you're just starting out or advancing your career, this nationally accredited department gives you the tools, experiences, and insights to stay ahead.
With a focus on real-world application and inclusive, tech-savvy learning, graduates leave as educators, leaders, and administrators ready to make an impact in today's technology-driven learning environments.
Curriculum and Instruction
A campus designed for impact
My long-term goal is to become a subject matter expert in supply chain, which is the backbone of the industry. I found BGSU's Logistics Systems Engineering program is a combination of engineering and management, which helps me to enhance my knowledge and skills. I joined BGSU in January 2022 and got the opportunity to work as a Graduate Assistant on an industrial project under the guidance of Dr. Sarder.
Swati Arora, India
MS in Logistics Systems Engineering
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