The College of Education, Health and Aviation prepares and develops professionals who facilitate life-long learning and enrich quality of life for individuals in diverse settings. The College excels in the generation of knowledge in our professional areas and advances professional development through teaching, research and outreach.
The College enrolls nearly 2,700 students (1,763 undergraduates and 857 graduate students), and has 81 tenure-track faculty members. The college’s graduate programs have been ranked among the top 75 of Best Education Schools in the country by U.S. News. Courses and degree programs are offered on the main Stillwater campus, the Tulsa campus and the Oklahoma City campus. The College is comprised of four schools – the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation, the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology and the School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation.



Areas of Impact
When you support the College of Education, Health and Aviation, you help shape the future for Oklahoma State University. Below are a few of the many funds that continue to ensure our bright orange future!
Oklahoma State University is redefining and reimagining the land-grant mandates of openness, accessibility and service for the 21st century. When you make a gift to the College of Education, Health and Aviation, you are making an impact that spans across all disciplines, departments and colleges. Below are just a few of the funds that are helping to create a bright orange future for our students and faculty.
- COE Dean’s Excellence Fund 25-86100
- COE Associates Graduate Scholarship in Teaching 25-89250
- COE General Scholarship Fund 25-74300
Schools and Programs
School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology
Mental Health Counseling
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Counseling Psychology
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Health Education and Promotion
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School Counseling
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Nursing
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School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation
Recreation Management, Recreation Therapy and Leisure Studies
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Health and Human Performance
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Physical Education
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Applied Exercise Science
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Sports and Coaching Science
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School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences
Curriculum Studies
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Elementary Education
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Workforce and Adult Education
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Reading and Literacy Education
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Secondary Education
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Special Education
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Gifted and Talented Education
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School Psychology
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Science and Mathematics Education
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School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation
Aviation and Space
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Higher Education and Student Affairs
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Research, Evaluation, Measurements & Statistics
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Educational Technology
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Social Foundations
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Educational Leadership
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Educational Psychology
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School Administration
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Meet the Dean

Dean John Romans
John S.C. Romans became Dean of the College of Education, Health and Aviation in April 2016. Romans has been on the OSU faculty since 1990 and has extensive administrative experience within the College of Education, Health and Aviation. Romans also serves as OSU’s Executive Director of Professional Education and as Professor in the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology.
Prior to his appointment as dean, Romans was Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Administrative Support. He has also served as Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Outreach and Research and as the Head of the School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology with additional experience as counseling area coordinator, associate school head and associate dean.
Romans holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Iowa State University.
For more information about giving opportunities within the College of Education, Health and Aviation, contact Denise Melot.
Denise Melot
Senior Director of Development & Team Lead
College of Education, Health and Aviation
P 405.385.5663
C 405.338.8008
dunruh@OSUgiving.com
Rachel Tribble
Development Associate
College of Education, Health and Aviation & College of Human Sciences
P 405.385.5625
rtribble@OSUgiving.com
Michael Ramsey
Constituent Relations Associate, College of Education, Health & Aviation and College of Human Sciences
P 405.385.5189
mramsey@OSUgiving.com
Tina Castleberry
Senior Development Coordinator
College of Human Sciences & College of Education, Health and Aviation
P 405.385.5616
tcastleberry@OSUgiving.com