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Restrict my search to College of Education Submit Close COE Employee Intranet Login to AccessUH Give to UH Search College of Education About Dean’s Welcome Faculty & Staff Directory News & Events Educator Preparation: Accreditation Support the College Office of Institutional Effectiveness Strategic Plan Admissions Undergraduate Admissions Prospective Students Graduate Recruitment Events Graduate Admissions UH at Sugar Land Programs Post-Baccalaureate (PB) Certificates & Certifications Scholarships and Financial Aid Degrees & Programs Departments Curriculum & Instruction Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences Student Services Scholarships and Financial Aid Certifications Cougar Cupboard 2 Food Pantry Technology Services (CITE) Graduation Job Opportunities Advising (Undergraduate) Undergraduate Student Success Graduate Student Success Operating Procedures for Graduate Students Inclusion & Belonging Research Study Participation Research College of Education Office of Research Team Institutes & Centers Funded Grants and Projects Graduate & Undergraduate Research Alumni Alumni Board Job Opportunities Giving Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Directory Technology Services (CITE) Policies & Procedures Resources Employee Intranet Page contents: Departments Apply Now A Leader in Online Education News & Features Virtual Tour Upcoming Events At a Glance Short Takes Contact Us COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY At the University of Houston College of Education, we’re working to improve educational and health outcomes for all people and communities through effective teaching, innovative research and strong partnerships. Students learn in the context of a multicultural city from distinguished professors who merge research with real-world lessons. We’re preparing future teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, health specialists, researchers and other leaders to transform lives in Houston and beyond. Our programs How to apply Employee directory COE fast facts PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: GET STARTED ! DEPARTMENTS 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 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 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. Apply Now Tour Campus Our Programs A LEADER IN ONLINE EDUCATION As part of a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research institution, we continue to increase our rigor and relevance to the community. Our students can be confident in the quality of our instruction, whether virtual or face or face. In 2024, we earned a No. 15 ranking from U.S. News & World Report for our online master’s degree programs. Our professors are dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams. We hope you’ll make UH home. NEWS & FEATURES More stories News briefs Media mentions Top Spring Graduates Give Advice Amid Challenges Staying organized and creating a support system rank among the top tips for undergraduates. Your major is something you must be passionate about because without that passion, there is no resilience, and when there is no resilience, there is no success,” said Leslie Zuleith Benavidez. UH Education Research Showcased at AERA Conference More than three dozen researchers from the UH College of Education will share their scholarship on teacher development, STEM education, college culture and other initiatives at the 2024 conference. Psychology Ph.D. Students Help Author National Resource Guide Doctoral students Georgina Sakyi and Mariana Vázquez share their top tips for navigating grad school after serving as authors of the Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students of Color (third edition), a publication of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students. Assistant Professor Wins National Dissertation Award Joanna Batt earned the award from National Council for the Social Studies for her research, which focused on how recent high school graduates felt their history courses represented — or didn’t represent — their identities. Professor’s Docuseries Focuses on Better Schooling for Black Youth To shine a light on the challenges facing Black students and to offer solutions, Professor Kmt Shockley directed and produced a five-part docuseries called Cultural War: Focus on Black Youth,” recently released on the free streaming app Tubi. College of Education Online M.Ed. Programs Earn Top 15 Ranking The College’s online master’s degree programs ranked among the nation’s best on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list. The top placement reflects the credentials of the faculty, effective use of technology, student engagement and more. Teaching Students Envision Classrooms of the Future Professors Justin Burris and Susie Gronseth worked with UH technology staff to give future teachers an opportunity to design — and then visualize in 3D — their future classrooms. This project is extending teaching and learning for both faculty and students,” Burris said. Research Team Earns $1.9M Grant to Improve Middle School STEM Education Jie Zhang, an associate professor of bilingual education, has teamed with science education faculty members Alberto J. Rodriquez and Sissy Wong and educators in Alief ISD on the National Science Foundation grant to design more culturally relevant lessons. UH Professor Explores Impact of Stressors on the LGBTQ+ Community As discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community has increased, Professor Nathan Grant Smith earned a federal grant to evaluate the impact of stress, looking at biological data and mental health measures. $3.3M Grant Supports New Teacher Certification Option The program will allow participants to work toward certification and a master’s degree while earning a stipend. Our Houston community will benefit from the reliable employment pipeline the UH PDEE program will build,” said Associate Professor Jeannette Alarcón, the principal investigator of the UH Partnership to Develop Equity-Minded Educators program. High-Quality Alternative Teacher Certification Program Launches To address the teacher shortage, the UH College of Education is using a $3.5 million grant from the Houston Endowment to create a high-quality alternative certification program based on key components of the College’s nationally recognized traditional degree program; individuals with bachelor’s degrees are eligible. Experience a Virtual Tour of campus and the College of Education’s idyllic view of the fountains! We’re in a prime spot for studying or relaxing with friends outside. Also check out the Student Center, dorms, dining and more! Befitting of a Tier One public research university, UH has invested in major campus upgrades in recent years. Prospective students can contact coeinfo@uh.edu with questions. UPCOMING EVENTS View UH Calendar May 28 12:00 am Spring 2024: Key Dates Hope you had a great semester! Don’t forget to enroll in summer courses now to get ahead or catch up. UH offers five sessions through the summer, plus a mini session that starts soon — on May 13. The University will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Labor Day holiday. Please visit the UH academic calendar to see all key dates. Jun 19 12:00 am Summer 2024: Key Dates Taking...