College ofHealth, Education, and Human Sciences

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. D. Antonio "Dean" Cantù, Dean

Dr. D. Antonio "Dean" Cantù, received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Illinois University; Ed.S. in Community College Education, M.A. in History, and B.S. in Social Science Education from Arkansas State University; and A.S. in Social Science from Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois. He has also attended educational leadership institutes at Yale University and the College of William and Mary. Prior to his current appointment at UAFS, he served as Associate Dean and Director of the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. He has also served as Dean of Education at Indiana University Kokomo; Professor of History and Director of Social Studies Education at Ball State University; and Social Studies Department Chair and Teacher at Ste. Genevieve (Missouri) High School. Prior to beginning his teaching career, Dr. Cantù also served as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and Fort Knox, Kentucky.

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The College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences is home to 10 academic programs, including the university’s only graduate degrees. Our hands-on approach to education ensures students earn both a degree and experience sought after by employers. Health, Education, and Human Science graduates enjoyed a nearly 90% placement rate during the 2020-21 academic year. 

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