School of Education, Health, and Human Performance
Phone: 843.953.5613
Frances Welch, Dean
Andrew Lewis, Associate Dean and Director, Professional Development
Kathy Schwalbe, Director, Office of Student Services and Certification
Courtney Howard, Director, Center for Partnerships to Improve Education
Floyd Breeland, Coordinator, Changing the Face of Teaching
Candace Jaruszewicz, Director, Early Childhood Development Center
Charissa Marrah Owens, Interim Director, Teaching Fellows
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance at the College of Charleston is the development of educators and health professionals to lead a diverse community of learners toward an understanding of and active participation in a highly complex world. Our vision is to be a community of diverse leaders who ensure exemplary learning and wellness opportunities for all individuals. These opportunities are created by professionals who make the teaching-learning connection.
Our teacher education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (SCHE). Our athletic training education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science:
Physical Education with Teacher Certification
Public Health (pending SACS approval)
Secondary Education Cognate Major for those with content majors in:
Political Science (Social Studies)
Minors:
Foreign Language Education Minor for those with content majors in:
French and Francophone Studies
NOTE: Students interested in the teacher education program should contact the Office of Student Services and Certification (OSSC) at 843.953.5613 to declare a major or minor and to complete a program of study. The program of study will assure courses taken to meet College of Charleston requirements will also meet the requirements for admission to the teacher education program.
