Heather H. Pinson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences
Department Head, English and Media Arts
Professor of Media Arts
Professor of Humanities
The School of Education & Social Sciences prepares students for impactful careers in education, public service, and social sciences.
Assistant Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences
Department Head, English and Media Arts
Professor of Media Arts
Professor of Humanities
Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences
Professor of Psychology
A key component in both examining historical processes and policy formation is an understanding of the role, function, and impact of military conflict throughout history. The military history certificate is designed to provide students a thorough understanding of how diplomacy, economics, state policy, technology, and societal factors have impacted wars and peacemaking in the modern era.
The Certificate of Foreign Service and Diplomacy is designed to prepare students for public service at the State Department. This interdisciplinary certificate includes courses that teach the needed geopolitical and post cold war foreign policy knowledge to students as well as provide information about the various tracks and application process for the foreign service. Students will learn about foreign policy decision-making and about new tools and technology impacting foreign service today.
Students are required to take the following courses:
Our program places strong emphasis on understanding and applying evidence-based teaching and learning practices, and is perfect for current educators, educational consultants, corporate trainers, researchers, community educators, and others seeking to advance their expertise and impact in their professions.
Associate Professor of Education
Early childhood education, social issues related to children with disabilities
Here is how our program is designed to enhance your educational leadership journey:
The Master of Science in Education with Principal Certification allows students to seamlessly integrate their principal certification coursework with a master’s degree. This dual credential enhances your qualifications and positions you for advanced leadership roles in education.