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Degrees & Programs

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The University of Houston College of Education offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in the areas of education, leadership, health and human sciences. Students committed to academic excellence and making a difference in the community will find a good fit in the College.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Minors

*This program is also offered at UH at Sugar Land

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

 

*These programs also are offered at UH at Sugar Land.

†These programs are offered online.

¶These programs are not currently accepting applications. Please continue to check the website for information on when the applications reopen.

‡M.Ed. specializations in art; bilingual/ESL education†; early childhood†; health science†; learning, design and technology*†; mathematics†; literacy (principal certification option)†; science; social studies/social education; and teaching/teacher education.

~Ph.D. specializations in art; bilingual/ESL education; early childhood; learning, design and technology; mathematics; literacy; science; social studies/social education; and teaching/teacher education.

^M.Ed. special populations specializations in applied behavior analysis (hybrid), educational diagnostician (hybrid), special education (online), special education with certification (hybrid), and special education leadership (hybrid).

CERTIFICATION & CERTIFICATES

Certification Programs
Professional Certificates

*These programs are offered online.

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A Leader in ONLINE Education

We offer several online graduate programs to help working professionals advance their careers while maintaining a flexible schedule. In 2025 U.S. News & World Report ranked our online master’s degree programs No. 20 in the country.

Online degree offerings:

Online certificate programs:

OUR Departments

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    Curriculum & Instruction

    Our award-winning teacher-preparation program gives students invaluable classroom experience with support from experienced mentors. At the graduate level, our programs deepen students’ research skills and content knowledge for career advancement. Together, we're making an impact in schools across the region.

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    Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

    Our graduate programs prepare aspiring principals, superintendents, special education professionals, higher education administrators and other scholars committed to transformative leadership. We also offer undergraduate minors in special populations and Asian-American studies.

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    Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences

    With a focus on improving wellness and quality of life in communities, we offer undergraduate degrees in health and human development and family sciences. We offer graduate degrees in counseling, counseling psychology, school psychology, and measurement, quantitative methods and learning sciences.

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Programs at UH at Katy

The UH College of Education offers some of our graduate programs at UH at Katy — with flexible hybrid options for busy professionals in the region.

Master’s Degree Programs

  • M.Ed. in Special Populations: Specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis or Educational Diagnostician Certification.
  • M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision: Prepare to be a school leader and earn principal certification.

Accelerated Certification Programs

  • Educational Diagnostician
  • Principal
  • Superintendent
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UH at SUGAR LAND

These programs also are offered at UH at Sugar Land for the convenience of students who live or work in the area: