The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to quality teaching, outreach and research. Our students become outstanding teachers and human services professionals.

#6 in Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Programs

#12 in the Nation for Total Research Dollars Generated

#1 in Utah and #36 in the Nation for Prestigious Graduate Schools

Placement rates at or above 98% for certified graduates in special education, communicative disorders, and 18 secondary education fields

We provide timely and relevant solutions to help individuals and their communities reach their full potential. This important and dynamic work honors the diversity of the people we are serving as we conduct research and prepare students to succeed, grow, and adapt professionally throughout their careers.

Not only do we serve the public, but we also provide interdisciplinary training for students and professionals while offering fertile ground for conducting cutting-edge research on new and innovative human service practices.

Our goal at USU is to create pathways to human flourishing by helping people fully realize their potential and live their best lives.

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Research & News

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December 6, 2023

Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence Therapists are Hosting a Caregiver Burnout Seminar to Discuss Challenges and Empower Cache Valley’s Caregivers in Time for the Holidays

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November 15, 2023

ACT Researchers Offer Remote Therapy for Decluttering and Trichotillomania Disorders

ACT Guide, a self-guided online therapy program designed by researchers at USU, is adding two specialized programs for individuals who struggle with a decluttering disorder and trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder).

USU admins pose during visit to elementary school

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November 15, 2023

President Elizabeth Cantwell and Dean Al Smith Visit Logan City School District to Observe the Power of Science of Reading Instruction

Utah State University (USU) President Elizabeth Cantwell and Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Dean Al Smith, Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services, visited Adams Elementary School in the Logan City School District (LCSD) on November 7.