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TOGETHER, WE'RE ON A MISSION

At the University of Houston College of Education, our programs are divided into three academic departments: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, and Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences. We're united by our bold mission to help improve educational and health outcomes for all children and families in Houston and beyond.

OUR THREE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

  • Curriculum & Instruction

    Curriculum & Instruction

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

  • Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

    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.

  • Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences

    Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences

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

SEE PROGRAMS BY DEPARTMENT

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CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Bachelor's

Minors

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

  • Curriculum and instruction (with specializations in art education; bilingual/ESL education; early childhood education; health science education; learning, design and technology; literacy education; mathematics education; science education; social studies/social education; STEM education; and teaching/teacher education)

Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  • Curriculum and instruction (with specializations in art education; bilingual/ESL education; early childhood education; learning, design and technology; literacy education; mathematics education; science education; social studies/social education; and teaching/teacher education)
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & POLICY STUDIES

Minors

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Certification only

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Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences

Bachelor's

Minors

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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CERTIFICATION OPTIONS

We guide you through the process to become certified for the follow careers:

Also, find the information you need about taking certification exams.