Exercise Science, Exercise Science Pre-Athletic Training, Sport Management, and Secondary Education. These comprehensive programs prepare students in applied health sciences, fitness, sports, and education. Students benefit from a variety of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, equipping them for career fields in the following areas: athletic coaching; personal training; fitness management; injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; athletic administration; sport marketing; event and facility management; as well as middle school and high school education. HESSE instructors are well-trained with years of practical experience in the field and in the classroom. Each major aligns with Lee University values, which is to provide integrative learning pathways that lead students to understand and commit to Christian faith and vocation through their academic pursuits.

Looking to host an event on campus? Our facilities are available for a wide range of hosting opportunities. University departments, Lee students, and community members may host on-campus events pending the event approval. Our team will work with you to find the best space for your event.  

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Faculty and staff may host on campus events ranging from meetings, conferences, class lectures, & more. Please email roomreservations@leeuniversity.edu to begin your classroom, lecture hall, and greenspace reservation process.

Looking to host an event on campus? Check out some of our most popular conference and reception locations below:  

SMC Great Room

Located on the 3rd floor of the Science and Math Complex, this space can be used to host a variety of events, ranging from staff lunches to poster symposiums.  

School of Business Lobby

The School of Business Lobby is the perfect space for your department lunch, office reception, or holiday party! 

Lee Students 

  • Lee students are able to hold on campus events. Log in to   LeeU Connect to get started!
  • Looking for a space for your club meeting? Log in to   LeeU Connect to make your request.
  • Audio/Visual equipment can be reserved for Lee students through Sound Rental by emailing soundrental@leeuniversity.edu.
  • Advanced audio and visual equipment with technical support is available for a fee through the Office of Events at events@leeuniversity.edu.

Community Guests

Plan your next meeting or conference with the help of our expert event team. We will work with you to help find the perfect venue and layout for your event. To begin your event approval and reservation process, please complete the following Event Inquiry Form.

Have any other questions? Please email Mary-Chrislyn Gray at events@leeuniversity.edu.  

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Human Development degrees are offered with three separate emphases: Business and Deaf Studies. Each emphasis prepares students to work with children where teacher licensure is not required or for graduate work in the field.

The Business Emphasis includes courses in business, social sciences, and linguistics, providing groundwork especially for those planning a business or career-related to child development.

Other career opportunities that require an understanding of human development are also appropriate.

Career Opportunities

  • Childcare Center Director
  • Home-Based Service Provider
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Teaching Abroad
  • Non-governmental Agency (Education)
  • Missions

What to Expect

Travel/Global Trips

  • New Zealand Education Global Trip 
  • Alaska Education Global Trip 
  • Mexico 
  • Thailand 

Club/Social

  • Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society 
  • Lee Future Educators 

Awards/Honors

  • Departmental Awards 
  • The Jimmy Bilbo Student Teacher Award 

Service

Some courses within the major will require in-class service projects. 

 

Capstone

The Capstone course is designed to help graduating students integrate their faith with the academic knowledge they have gained throughout their studies. It is regarded as the final reflection of the essential Core Values of Lee University. 

Home/Location

Students will spend most of their time in the Helen DeVos College of Education and in local schools. 

Internships/Practicum

Senior year requires clinical practice involving Methods and full-time student teaching or internships. 

Research/Competition

  • Many courses have research components and writing opportunities. 
  • McNair Scholars 

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The following program tracks qualify graduates to teach in the secondary grades or K-12 in particular subject areas. Many of these programs are jointly offered through other departments on campus, but all lead to teacher licensure for each subject area.

Program Tracks:

Secondary (6-12) Licensure Areas:

K-12 Licensure Areas:

Recognizing that interest in human development often goes beyond direct classroom teaching, the Helen DeVos College of Education offers several degrees that address these interests. These degrees concentrate on typical and atypical human development but also include specialty areas such as business, Asian studies, deaf studies, and special education. They are increasingly popular and offer an excellent foundation for entry into many professions and for the pursuit of graduate degrees in related fields.

Students can pursue undergraduate-level degrees in the following areas:

Exercise science prepares students for careers in fitness/wellness, health education and athletic training. In addition to major classes, Lee offers a variety of activity, sport, and lifetime fitness classes. Our faculty are passionate about developing relationships with students to guide and inform their experience. They are expert educators with not only academic credentials but also real world experience, from seasoned professional athletic trainers with at least fifteen years of clinical experience, to exercise science faculty with decades of teaching experience and certification in personal training and strength and conditioning. In all areas, our professors create opportunities for students to do hands-on projects in the community that bridge the classroom to real life - it’s simply a great way to learn. 

Students can pursue undergraduate degrees in the following tracks:

The Graduate Studies in the Helen DeVos College of Education address both initial licensing and advanced degrees in our MAT and MEd programs.  Our Educational Specialist and Educational Doctorate programs are designed to provide expertise in advanced educational goals.  Grounded in a tradition of academic excellence, our outstanding faculty provide leadership principles and give our candidates the tools needed to be successful in their educational careers.  Teachers who have been hired by a school system but lack initial licensure (job-embedded) are welcomed into our MAT program.

For currently enrolled graduate students:
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Students can pursue graduate-level education in the following areas:

The Lee University Helen DeVos College of Education seeks to equip aspiring teachers with theoretical perspectives, practical classroom experiences, and licensure opportunities necessary to become highly qualified and effective educators. With over 30 endorsement areas offered, our nationally and state accredited program seeks to produce candidates who are:  

Lifelong learners (display a broad general background in liberal education),  

Effective educators (demonstrate thorough preparation in specific academic disciplines; plan and teach effectively), and  

Ethical practitioners (view teaching as an area of Christian service)

Students will earn a bachelor's degree and be licensed to teach in the following areas: