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About the College

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) stresses the importance of learning through an academic experience that spans well beyond the classroom. Our programs produce scholars, clinicians, educators, and leaders who are ready to enter the workforce or pursue further education. We are the proud home to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's Air Force and Army ROTC programs. Our students share a passion for service, leadership, and making a real difference in their communities and the world.

1887
Founded as Troy State Normal School, a teacher's college
$1,250
Scholarship for study abroad in places like Pietrasanta, Italy
97%
Of ASL/English Interpreting grads are able to find work upon graduation

Departments

Featured Programs

Elementary Education teacher helping a student.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

If you're a servant leader who is interested in helping children, teaching, and making a difference in our world, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education will help you become a teacher who leaves a lasting impact on students' lives.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Hawkins Hall on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's campus.
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies

If you want to help people with disabilities or other health challenges live better lives, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies will prepare you for rewarding careers.

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies
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Master of Science in Psychology

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's Master of Science in Psychology equips you with the skills to pursue a doctoral degree or to advance your career.

Master of Science in Psychology
Dr. Hawkins speaking at commencement
Doctorate in Global Leadership

If you want to lead businesses, organizations, universities or even government institutions, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app Ph.D. in Global Leadership equips you with a unique skill set and interdisciplinary knowledge to help you excel in your role, whether domestically or abroad.

Doctorate in Global Leadership
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News

Dr. Shirley Farrell presenting her Jeffrey Scott Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award in Environmental Education. Dr. Shirley Farrell presenting her Jeffrey Scott Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award in Environmental Education.

March 24, 2026

Amy Wall’s journey from England to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app highlights resilience and dedication.. Amy Wall’s journey from England to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app highlights resilience and dedication..

October 24, 2025

Spring 2025 Troy-ALEA interns at the Alabama Fusion Center. Spring 2025 Troy-ALEA interns at the Alabama Fusion Center.

October 22, 2025

Left to right: Dr. Chris Boyd, Dr. Natalie Bryant, Dr. Teresa Law, Dr. Hawkins, Christopher Stagl, Dr. Joe Johnson and Lauren Cole. Left to right: Dr. Chris Boyd, Dr. Natalie Bryant, Dr. Teresa Law, Dr. Hawkins, Christopher Stagl, Dr. Joe Johnson and Lauren Cole.

October 20, 2025

Dean's Welcome

In 1887, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app began preparing future teachers as Troy Normal School. During the 20th century, Troy State Teachers College was known as one of the top ten providers of teacher education in the nation. In short, our College of Education has a legacy of placing outstanding teachers and administrators in schools not only in Alabama, but throughout the nation and around the world.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app has changed a great deal since 1887, and the same is true for our College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. While teacher preparation is still a major component of what we do, we also house the university's psychology department, counseling department, interpreter training program for American Sign Language, the Leadership Institute, and our newly-minted Global Leadership PhD. Our Educational Outreach programs reach more students and teachers than any other institution in Alabama, and our undergraduate and graduate programs are offered on campus sites throughout the southeast and around the world. It really is true: The sun never sets on the Troy University College of Education and Behavioral Sciences!

Thank you for visiting our website. Within these pages you will find information on each of the programs mentioned here. But don't stop there. You owe it to yourself to experience ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app in person. I invite you to visit us on our beautiful Troy, Alabama main campus. Or, if you like, you can also experience ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app in Montgomery and Dothan, Alabama; or on one of our support sites in Georgia and Florida.

We are honored to serve over 3,400 students in the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, and we are proud of the many alumni who are serving in a variety of fields around the world. Please know that we would be honored to have you study with us!

Fred Figliano, Ph.D., Dean

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Meet our faculty & staff COEBS Boards and councils

College of Education Faculty and Staff

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Resources

Accreditation Helen Keller Lecture Series
1887 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's first faculty

The History of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is historically the foundation of the university and we continue to uphold the traditions and values of teaching and advocate the sound clinical practices of all our graduates to reflect the university's worldwide mission. From its roots as a state normal school providing teacher training to its current role at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has a tradition of teaching excellence that dates to its founding on in 1887, when an act of the Alabama Legislature established Troy Normal School as an institution to train teachers for Alabama's schools. From the outset, the institution quickly earned a reputation for innovation and accessibility.

Learn about ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's History

Niche 2025 Best College badge

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Niche.com recognized ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app as a Best University for Education and a University with the Best Academics and Professors in America.

Princeton Review Southeastern Best Regional Colleges

Princeton Review

The Princeton Review recognized ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app as one of the best colleges and universities in the southern United States for 20 consecutive year.

Best Online Master's in Elementary Education

TheBestSchools.org

TheBestSchools.org recognized ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½app's Master's in Elementary Education online program as one of its “Best Programs.â€

From The Princeton Review. Used with permission. ©2025 TPR Education IP Holding, LLC. The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University.

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