College of Education

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 degrees 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, we offer undergraduate degrees in health and human development and family studies. We also offer graduate degrees in counseling, counseling psychology, school psychology, and measurement, quantitative methods and learning sciences.

NEWS & FEATURES

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  Despite Challenges 2021 Grads Made their Mark

  Read about four undergraduate students who maintained 4.0 GPAs while showing strength and flexibility during the global pandemic. “The time at UH prepared me with significant experience for the job market,” said health major Dalia Hatem De Khattar.

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  Development Coordinator Helps Alumni Feel at Home

  Geralyn Stevens supports fundraising and engages students and alumni — helping fellow Coogs feel as connected to UH as she does. Her current projects involve the launch of CoogsConnect, a platform designed to link graduates to each other, job opportunities and more.

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  EMS Educator Earns Distinguished Alumni Award

  With over four decades in emergency medical services, George Hatch works to elevate the standard of education for paramedic students. Hatch was one of the first EMS educators in Texas to earn a doctorate in 2001 and today leads a national accrediting agency.

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  Health Care CEO Wins Friend of Education Award

  David Evans of Integral Care in Austin was honored by the College for collaborating with Health Professor Lorraine Reitzel to reduce cancer among vulnerable populations. They partner on the Taking Texas Tobacco Free program to help people quit smoking.

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  Academic Advisor Guides Students Toward Success

  Raymond “Marshall” Miller prepares students pursuing a B.S. or minor in health for the next stage in their education and career. “I like being able to foster their growth,” he said. “Seeing students I met apply to graduate — seeing them reach their end goal — has been really fulfilling.”

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  M.Ed. Training Helped Surgical Educator Amid COVID

  Dr. Karen Dickinson teamed up with Clinical Associate Professor Susie Gronseth to publish an article in the Journal of Surgical Education about deploying virtual instructional strategies. “I cannot say enough good things about UH,” Dickinson said.

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  Research Debriefed: Intersectional Leadership

  Associate Professor April Peters-Hawkins discusses how recognizing race, gender and other identities can improve the learning experiences of historically underserved students. “I don’t just experience things because I’m Black or a woman. I experience things as a Black woman,” she said.

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  Office Assistant Supports Department Through Transition

  After a career in retail banking, Cristian Melgar said supporting faculty in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction has been rewarding. He maintains the Zoom account, helps coordinate online interviews with job candidates and contributes wherever he can.

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  UH Health Graduate Empowers Underserved Youths

  Alumna Lauren Harris works to create lasting change in high-risk communities as a program coordinator for the Third Ward nonprofit Change Happens!. For her dedication to improving lives through collective action, Harris earned the College’s 2020 Rising Star Award.

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  Museum Leader Wins Distinguished Alumni Award

  Cheryl McCallum is positively impacting millions of children’s lives as the director of education at Children’s Museum Houston. “Our College and our University should be proud to call her an alumna,” UH Moores Professor and Department Chair Cathy Horn said.

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  Youngest UH Grad Joins College of Education

  Salenah Cartier, who earned a bachelor’s from UH in December 2020 at age 17, is now pursuing a master’s in curriculum and instruction. “I hope to inspire younger students that come from backgrounds similar to mine,” she said.

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  Professor Wins Early Career Achievement Award

  Susie Gronseth, a clinical associate professor of learning, design and technology, received the 2020 Early Career Achievement Award from the School of Education at Indiana University for her global impact in the field of instructional design.

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  UH Alumna Continues Push for Educational Equity

  Julie Fernandez has been named dean of the College of Education at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina. She earned an Ed.D. in professional leadership in 2012 and said the UH program gave her a strong foundation in leading effectively.

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  Online Master’s Programs Rank No. 7 in Nation

  The College’s online programs landed a top spot on the 2021 list from U.S. News & World Report. “It’s really one of the best opportunities out there for online graduate education in the field,” higher education student Josie Adney said.

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  Director Delves Into Data to Improve Education

  Qiong “June” Zhou, director of assessment and accreditation services, works to keep the College’s programs accountable. “Educational research is very meaningful, especially to help the students’ learning and teachers’ teaching,” Zhou said.

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  Class of 2020 Graduates Display ‘Unparalleled Resilience’

  This year’s graduates faced unprecedented challenges. “Nothing worth having is easy,” said Paula Hernandez, who graduates with her teaching degree and a 4.0 GPA. Hernandez and three other top graduates share their stories.

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  Professor Works to Boost Latina Representation in STEM Fields

  Assistant Professor Elsa Gonzalez has received a $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to identify factors that promote and hinder the success of Latina STEM majors at Hispanic-serving institutions, including UH.

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  UH Researcher Aims to Improve Lives of Young Gay Men

  Associate Professor Nathan Smith is recruiting participants for Project PRIDE, a federally funded program he developed to help lower stress among gay, bisexual and queer men by providing coping strategies.

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  Survey Addresses COVID-19 Impact on Asian Americans at UH

  The Asian American Studies Center is sponsoring the study to learn if Asian American students, faculty and staff at UH have experienced microaggressions since the pandemic outbreak and determine how it can help support them.

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  Families CAN Director Serves Special Needs Community

  As a mother of a daughter with a disability, Shelley Townsend provides unique support to families seeking connection and resources for children and adults with disabilities.

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  Research Debriefed: Fighting for Equity in Higher Education

  In a recent journal article, Associate Professor Vincent D. Carales delves into the landmark lawsuit that improved higher education opportunities for Mexican Americans in Texas.

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  Director of Student Affairs Earns 2020 Staff Excellence Award

  Bridgette Jones was honored for supporting students and faculty. With her hardworking team, wealth of knowledge and friendly attitude, she keeps the graduate studies office running smoothly.

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  First-Year Teachers Adapt to Socially Distant Classes

  Three spring 2020 graduates share the challenges they’ve faced this semester and how their time at UH helped prepare them. Learn how they have overcome obstacles to inspire a new generation.

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