The University of Montana Foundation

Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences

The Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences is the flagship institution for education and human sciences in the state of Montana.  The college has more than 1,600 undergraduate and 400 graduate students pursuing degrees in communicative sciences and disorders, counselor education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership and health and human performance.

Points of Pride

• The Master’s in communicative sciences and disorders is the only program of its kind in Montana.
• The LAB Preschool has been a part of the campus community for more than 60 years.  It offers services for children and families and provides an exemplary clinical experience for educator preparation.
• The College currently houses $12.3 million in externally funded grants and contracts to conduct national research as well as provide trainings and services to Montana students and communities.

Impact of Giving

• During the 2010 academic year, education students received more than $30,000 in scholarships, as a result of private donations.
• Built with donor support, the Phyllis J. Washington Education Center is a newly completed facility equipped with cutting edge technology to prepare the educators of tomorrow. 

The Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences presents a wide range of opportunities for donors to make an impact.  Scholarships, opportunity funds, and facility enhancements represent some of the college’s highest priorities.