The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is a force of educators, practitioners, and scholars dedicated to positive change in our community and around the world.
About the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Where learning, health, and human potential come together.
At UNO’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS), we prepare students to shape schools, communities, healthcare, research labs, and every space where people learn and thrive. Our programs blend academic rigor with hands-on experience, giving students the skills, confidence, and real-world readiness they need from day one.
What We Do
We offer undergraduate and graduate programs across six academic units that span teaching, health, leadership, research, and human movement.
Our Academic Areas
- Biomechanics — Advancing human movement research with world-renowned laboratories and faculty.
- Counseling — Preparing future practitioners and school professionals to support their communities.
- Educational Leadership — Developing leaders who strengthen schools, districts, and nonprofit systems.
- Health & Kinesiology — Exploring health and human performance with hands-on learning in the Health Science Collaborative.
- Special Education & Communication Disorders — Merging coursework with clinical experience to serve all learners.
- Teacher Education — Preparing educators to teach with confidence in today’s classrooms.
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Why CEHHS
We’re part of a metropolitan research university, which means students learn in classrooms, clinics, partner schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and cutting-edge labs. A CEHHS education doesn’t stay in a textbook — it shows up in the community.
What sets us apart:
- Meaningful fieldwork and clinical placements
- Faculty who teach, mentor, research, and genuinely care about student success
- Strong community partnerships across Omaha and beyond
- A culture of curiosity, collaboration, and applied learning
- Opportunities for research at every level — including undergraduates
By the Numbers
Our Students (Fall 2025)
- 1,364 undergraduate students
- 1,014 graduate students
- Undergraduate enrollment up 5.8% · Graduate enrollment up 2.5%
Funding & Research Activity
$101+ million grant proposals submitted in 2024–25
Annual Funding Awarded:
- 2024–25*: $8,426,505
- 2023–24: $8,256,140
- 2022–23: $6,517,236
- 2021–22: $8,759,244
- 2020–21: $6,926,109
- *Year-to-date
Student Research Funding
$224,850 awarded in 2024–25 for student research through internal UNO awards (FUSE, GRACA, UCRCA).
Committed to Student Success
Our students tell us what matters most — supportive faculty, strong programs, and real preparation for their careers. Their feedback guides our work every year.
From the 2024–25 UNO Graduation Survey:
- 91% satisfied or very satisfied with student–faculty interactions
- 91% satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of instruction
- 91% satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of their program
- 91% satisfied or very satisfied with their preparation for career or further study
Opportunities for Students
- Advising & Student Services — Personalized support from admission through graduation.
- Field Experiences — Structured, meaningful experiences in schools and organizations.
- Research — Opportunities at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
- Study Abroad & Global Learning — International programs that expand understanding and perspective.
- Graduate Programs — Advanced training for future leaders, clinicians, educators, and scholars.
Connect With Us
Thinking about becoming a teacher, counselor, researcher, or health professional? Already in the field and looking to advance your career? Want to partner with us on a research or community project?
We’re always happy to talk.