School of Education, Human Development and Consumer Sciences

Welcome to Kentucky State University home of the Mighty Thorobreds and one of the best Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the world.  We are excited you are  seeking the opportunity to become an educator.  The School of Education Human Development and Consumer Sciences is a fully accredited program as of 2021, via Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) and the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB).  To learn more about the School of Education's accreditation select the following link:  Program Accreditation

The school consist of ten undergraduate programs and one graduate program.  These programs are designed to develop students to become culturally competent and responsive change agents in the classroom and community, as well as professional leaders in a global society.  

School of Education Strategic Plan

The strategic plan of the School of Education and Human Development guides our teaching, policies, procedures, curricula, and governance.

  • Commitment to Learn – We believe that abilities and achievements grow through willingness, effort, experience, and persistence.
  • Collaboration – We believe that creative ideas and effective solutions stem from openness, partnership, and community.
  • Cultural Competence – We fully appreciate our own cultural roots and we believe that understanding and valuing the cultures of others leads to authentic connections and relationships.
  • Social Justice – We believe that equitable access to resources and opportunities is the key to personal growth, professional accomplishments, and systemic change.
  • Health and Wellness – We believe that excellence comes from enjoying what we do and striving for balance in body, mind, and spirit.

As the first public institution of higher education to prepare African American teachers in Kentucky, the School of Education and Human Development is grounded in history, theory, and research. Building on our proud legacy, we now form a diverse, supportive community that promotes cultural competence, provides access to resources, creates opportunities for meaningful learning, engages in effective problem solving, and activates positive system change for all.

The School of Education and Human Development collaborates with partners to offer educational opportunities through which individuals from myriad cultures learn together in community and grow into culturally competent, highly skilled, professional leaders in a global society.

  • Goal 1: Collaborate with partners to create and implement a dynamic strategic plan to transition School of Education programs into programs of distinction.
  • Goal 2: Collaborate with partners to improve student recruitment and enrollment.
  • Goal 3: Collaborate with partners to increase student retention and graduation.
  • Goal 4: Collaborate with partners to improve academic excellence, career readiness, and successful employment.
  • Goal 5: Strengthen alumni relations.
  • Goal 6: Serve as a learning development resource.

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Programs Offered

Baccalaureate Degree programs leading to teacher certification are offered in the following fields:


Physical Education (Exercise Science or Sport Management)

Coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree is offered in the field of Exercise Science and Sports Management which addresses the tremendous surge of public interest in sports, fitness, and physical activity.  Career opportunities for physical education graduates include athletic coaching, athletic training, sports administration, sports communication, sports management, sports marketing, and recreation.  Graduates also have the option of pursuing graduate study in health-related occupations, including physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Childhood Development and Family Relations

Click here to learn more about the Bachelors Degree in Childhood Development and Family Relations.

Family and Consumer Science Certificates:

Certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences

The Certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) will enable AFE majors, as well as those majoring in Business, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Education to obtain a certificate in another course of study to assist with student career readiness and placement. Students will learn key consumer topics that relate to family functioning including food preparation, consumer education, financial management, housing, home environments, and lifespan development. The FCS certificate requires 4 classes totaling 12 credit hours of course work and includes: FCS 305 Principles of Food Preparation; FCS 303 Consumer Economics and Resource Management; FCS 304 Housing and Home Environment; and PSY 303 Theories and Methods in Developmental Psychology.

Certificate in Elements of Fashion and Home Décor

The Certificate in the Elements of Fashion and Home Décor surveys an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to the study of design including fashion, interior decor, home environments, housing, and related consumer concerns. The certificate will require 4 classes totaling 12 credit hours of course work and includes: FCS 201Design Elements and Principles for the Consumer; FCS 202 Apparel Construction and Analysis; FCS 303 Consumer Economics and Resource Management; and FCS 304 Housing and Home Environment.

KYSU 4-H Youth Development 

 
 

Contact:

Kentucky State University
400 East Main St.
Frankfort, Ky. 40601

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