Mission & Vision

Vision Statement
The vision of the College of Education and Health Professions is to prepare highly qualified professionals and leaders who possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to increase the quality of life in the community by improving P-12 student learning and professional health care.

Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Education and Health Professions is congruent with and complements that of Columbus State University. The College of Education and Health Professions has adopted the guiding principle, Creating Opportunities for Excellence, to support its mission…to achieve excellence by guiding individuals as they develop the proficiency, expertise, and leadership consistent with their professional roles. By creating opportunities for excellence, the College of Education and Health Professions prepares highly qualified teachers, counselors, nurses, health professionals and leaders who promote high levels of learning by demonstrating excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Candidates continually acquire, integrate, refine, and model these qualities as they develop proficiency, expertise, and leadership. Ultimately, candidates believe in the serving the community by providing quality education and care. COEHP faculty guide individuals in this developmental process.