College of Education and Human Services
Impact Your Community, Change Your World
Develop the skills you need to help communities by meeting people in their circumstances and assessing their needs.
Our world-class faculty are conducting innovative research to help you reimagine teaching. You'll receive guidance and mentoring to achieve success in the classroom while taking on practical, real-world experiences to build the confidence and skills you'll need after graduation.
Additionally, our human services programs provide the knowledge and skills to positively impact individuals and communities through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach.
With extended locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and our growing online degree program offerings, you're sure to find the perfect program that fits your busy life.
WElcome from the Dean
I am pleased to welcome you to the College of Education and Human Services. Our college prepares educators, counselors, social workers, and human service professionals who make a lasting difference in the lives of others. At East Texas A&M, we believe this work begins with a strong foundation of knowledge, hands-on experience, and mentorship from faculty who are invested in your success. Whether you are beginning your career, advancing in your field, or answering a call to serve your community, our programs are designed to prepare you for meaningful, purpose-driven work. We are glad you are here, and we look forward to supporting you every step of the way.
Departments
Interim Associate Dean
Melanie R. Loewenstein, Ph.D.
Dr. Melanie R. Loewenstein serves as Interim Associate Dean and Associate Professor in the College of Education and Human Services at East Texas A&M University. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience spanning public education and higher education, she provides academic leadership that supports student success, faculty excellence, strategic partnerships, and continuous improvement across the college.
Benefits of a Degree from East Texas A&M
Tradition of Excellence
Continue our legacy of exceptionalism! Our students have a 97% pass rate on initial statewide teacher certification examinations.
Classroom Experience
Gain real-world, on-the-job educator training through our partnerships with local school districts.
Experiential Training
Develop your social work and counseling skills through practicum courses and internships.
World-class Faculty
Learn from world-class faculty conducting innovative educational research.
State-of-the-art Nursing and Health Sciences Building
With modern classrooms and multiple laboratories for research, the Nursing and Health Sciences building houses our nursing, body mechanics, nutrition and wellness and kinesiology programs, as well as the Biomedical Institute for Regenerative Research.
Human Performance Lab
Gain hands-on health and human performance knowledge in our Human Performance Lab and other advanced-technology facilities.
Program Costs
Current tuition fees for an undergraduate taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for a Texas resident and $9,108 for a non-resident.
Tuition and fees for a graduate student in the College of Education and Human Services taking nine credit hours are $3,820 for a Texas resident and $7,500 for a non-resident.
Literature Reviews in Education and Human Services
The College of Education and Human Services at East Texas A&M is the publisher of Literature Reviews in Education and Human Services (LREHS), a peer-reviewed, open access, electronic journal that serves as a repository for high-quality literature reviews of myriad topics in education and human services. The vision is to serve as an invaluable learning resource for students, faculty, scholars, administrators and policymakers.
News Spotlights
New Epidemiology Program Aims to Prepare Students to Track Disease and Improve Community Health
East Texas A&M’s new Master of Public Health in Epidemiology program offers specialized study in disease tracking, data analysis, applied learning and public health.
New Video Highlights Research and Performance Testing at ETAMU’s ROARHP Lab
Watch a new video featuring Dr. Michael Oldham as he explains how East Texas A&M’s ROARHP Lab supports research, performance testing and community partnerships.
Future Teachers Earn Two National Children’s Literature Awards at National Conference
Future educators from East Texas A&M University claimed two of the nation’s top honors at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference.
Contact Us
- College of Education and Human Services
- 903.886.5181
- Nursing Health Science Building, 310
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
