Welcome to the School of Education and Professional Studies!
The School of Education and Professional Studies builds on a strong foundation in liberal arts and offers a variety of academic programs and experiences for students to acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values necessary for successful professional careers. The academic programs in the School of Education and Professional Studies are designed to encourage students to develop a theoretical base as well as to engage in practical experiences which will serve as a basis for continued development in a complex and rapidly changing society.
Graduates of Eastern are recruited by educational, business, industrial, medical, mass media, and nonprofit organizations because of the organizational and interpersonal relations skills they develop through their academic programs. These skills are brought into sharp focus by a variety of field experiences which students complete during their junior and senior years, including opportunities for cooperative placements.
| Department Office | |
| Dean: Jacob Easley II Webb Hall, Rm. 165 | Assistant Dean: Chris Drewry Webb Hall, Rm. 164 |
| Graduate Intern: Nikki Sow Webb Hall, Rm. 160  (860) 465-5264 (860) 465-4538 | Secretary II: Paula Goyette Webb Hall, Rm. 160 (860) 465-5292(860) 465-4538 |
| University Assistant: Jill Skowrenski Webb Hall, Rm. 160 (860) 465-1194(860) 465-4538 | |