Message from Dean Carol J. Strong
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services has a reputation for innovation and productivity. With a land grant mission, we have long been committed to quality teaching, outreach, and generating new knowledge. Shown below are just a few indicators of our success in teaching, service, and research.
Dean Carol J. Strong 
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Ranked by U.S. News and World Report in the top 2% of prestigious graduate schools of education in the U.S. for the past decade*
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Ranked 3rd in the nation among public colleges of education in external research dollars.
- Home of seven academic units and top producer of early childhood, elementary, and special education teachers from Utah's public institutions.
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Home of the Emma Eccles Jones Center for Early Childhood Education, a dynamic and innovative program for the 21st Century.
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Home of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School, an exemplary model of elementary school curriculum and instruction for nearly 81 years.
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Home of the Center for Persons with Disabilities, which generates over $14 million annually and has achieved international stature.
- Home of the Center for the School of the Future, a research unit dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of education.
We invite you to learn more about the world-class excellence of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University.
*Source: U.S. News and World Report, America's Best Graduate Schools, 2009 edition.

