Within Academics there are 11 colleges and 12 units that are responsible for the development and enrichment of the total academic program. There are more than 14,000 students that are engaged in a range of academic pursuits that include degree programs in 160 undergraduate and graduate fields.The mission of the College of Education & Behavioral Science is to generate and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, and service; and to apply that knowledge to improve education and the quality of life for all individuals in a pluralistic and democratic society. We accomplish this within student-centered, intellectually challenging environments with faculty and staff dedicated to excellence.