The College of Education and Learning Design enjoys a long and rich history of preparing teachers and other educational professionals. Our programs are state and nationally accredited. Beginning in 1869 as St. Cloud State Normal School, the focus on teaching and learning was a hallmark of our existence and continues to be prominent in our mission.
We are proud of our programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in teacher development, information media, special education, child & family studies, educational leadership, higher education, human relations and multicultural education. Our faculty members teach in a variety of disciplines and help to prepare our students for successful careers in teaching, leadership and other education-related fields. The College of Education and Learning Design is well established in the community, state, and at the national level.