James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education & Human Services

Shaping Lives In Classrooms & Communities

You’re the type of student who looks for opportunities to change lives every day. At Valdosta State University, you can succeed in teaching, sign language, counseling, therapy, social work, speech and hearing disorders, leadership, and more. You’ll also get hands-on experience in our clinics, literacy center, local schools, and community organizations alongside talented and certified faculty mentors. Whether you’re looking for a program on campus or online, the Dewar College of Education and Human Services has a challenge for you. Visit today and end your college search here.

Awards

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Meet Dean Bernie Oliver

The Dewar College of Education & Human Services at Valdosta State University helps you be the difference in your classroom or community. Click below to meet Dean Oliver and the students and faculty that make up our college.
Letter from the Dean

Events

Full Calendar

Valdosta Speech & Hearing Clinic

Communication Sciences and Disorders students receive hands on experience as they serve the community in this 25,350 square foot clinic alongside licensed practicing faculty members. Click below for more info and contact information.
FamilyWorks Clinic

FamilyWorks trains graduate students to provide brief therapy to families, couples, and individuals who come from all over the region in a professional clinical setting.
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Read Fest

Read Fest is one of VSU's community outreach literacy initiatives. The children will spend the morning participating in a variety of activities, including puppet shows, games, crafts, read-along stories, coloring, and sining.
Photos from Read Fest 2017
Valdosta Sullivan Scholars Program

The Valdosta Sullivan Scholars Program is a scholarship program awarded to high school juniors and seniors from rural Georgia Counties. who have a passion for becoming a teacher. Principals, assistant principals, teachers, and/or counselors can nominate rising high school juniors or seniors who meet the eligibility criteria.
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The Sullivan Literacy Center

The Literacy Center’s mission is to be a system of care for the children and families of Valdosta and the surrounding communities with a focus on building children's literacy skills, motivation, and confidence.
More About The Literacy Center

James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education & Human Services

Shaping Lives In Classrooms & Communities

Awards

Meet Dean Bernie Oliver

Events

Valdosta Speech & Hearing Clinic

FamilyWorks Clinic

Read Fest

Valdosta Sullivan Scholars Program

The Sullivan Literacy Center