Academic Departments

The School of Education, Health, and Human Performance at the College of Charleston consists of two academic departments:

• Department of Teacher Education - The Department of Teacher Education prepares teachers to meet the educational needs of children and youth in the areas of early childhood, elementary, middle level, secondary, and special education. The curriculum involves coursework on campus as well as field experiences and clinical practice in diverse school settings.  more
• Department of Health and Human Performance - Within the Department of Health and Human Performance, we consider the study of health and performance as essential components of any education. The Department of Health and Human Performance offers a major in physical education, with concentrations in exercise science, health promotion, and teacher education, a major in athletic training, a major in excercise science and a minor in health. The Department also offers a wide range of activity courses that enrich the overall student experience at the College of Charleston.    more