About the College of Education and Professional Studies


The College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) is a college of choice. From Education to Engineering, in CEPS you will experience a supportive, equitable, collaborative, and engaged learning environment. You will do something great here—whatever choice you make. 

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First 180-Days and Beyond

CEPS's top strategic priorities will always be total student success and maintaining an engaged faculty and staff.

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Major Advising

Access tools to help you make the most of your college experience at CWU.

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Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities

The mission of the college is to promote a supportive, equitable, collaborative, and engaged learning environment.

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Department Resources

Links to various resources within the department

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Academic Departments

Whether your interest lies in early childhood education or engineering there's a department ready to help.

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CEPS Dean’s Council

Learn more about the CEPS Dean's Council and the guiding principles they implement to support students.

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Departments and Programs

Find the department that will prepare you for the career you have been wanting

Admissions 

For general university admissions information, contact the Office of Admissions. For advising information, contact the Academic Advising Center.  

Highlights

In 1891, Washington State Normal School opened to educate future elementary and junior high teachers. In 1977, Central cast off its college title, adding graduate programs to its catalog, and became Central Washington University.

“Together, we can make CEPS the college of choice rooted in a culture of active care, respect, trust, inclusion, positivity, collaboration, excellence, and innovation.” Sathyanarayanan Rajendran is the Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies 

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