Four academic departments make up the College of Education: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research; Instruction and Curriculum Leadership; Health and Sport Sciences; and Leadership. Two departments offer undergraduate degrees, and all departments offer a variety of graduate degree programs.

In addition, there are several research and service units in the college: The Office of Teacher Education, Advising and Student Services, The Center for the Study of Higher Education, The Reading Center, The Center for Research in Educational Policy, Bureau of Sport and Leisure Commerce, Human Performance Laboratory, Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory, Motor Behavior Laboratory, Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory, Wellness Evaluation and Resource Unit, The Barbara K. Lipman Early Childhood School and Research Institute, and the University Campus School.