The College of Human Resources & Education was established in 1927 as a separate college within West Virginia University. This unit has a rich history of serving West Virginia . The mission and specific goals of the College continue to evolve. Currently the College is undergoing a planning process that has provided renewed focus to this mission through a new strategic plan. In order to accomplish its goals, the College is organized into six academic departments: Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling & Counseling Psychology Curriculum & Instruction/Literacy Studies Educational Leadership Studies Special Education Speech Pathology & Audiology Technology, Learning & Culture Additional centers and projects , such as the International Center for Disability Information, assist the College in accomplishing its goals. A variety of internal committees and the College's Visiting Committee also aid the College in its work. The College of Human Resources & Education is proud of the degree opportunities that it offers, its student body, its graduates, and its dedicated faculty and staff.