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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.

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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 sciences. We also offer graduate degrees in counseling, counseling psychology, school psychology, and measurement, quantitative methods and learning sciences.

U.S. News and World Report best online programs

A LEADER IN ONLINE EDUCATION

As part of a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research institution, we prioritize rigorous, relevant coursework to support student success. Whether virtual or face-to-face, students can be confident in the quality of our instruction. In 2025, we earned a No. 20 ranking from U.S. News & World Report for our online master’s degree programs. We’re dedicated to flexibility to meet students’ needs. Pick a program that’s right for you!

NEWS & FEATURES

  • Student in regalia sitting in front of a cougar statue

    Top Spring Graduates Share Secrets to Success

    “Find a method that works for you to manage your assignments, don’t hesitate to ask for help, get to know your classmates, and get to know your professors during office hours,” said Tiffany Thao Nguyen, who’s graduating with a bachelor’s in health and a 4.0 GPA.

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    New Research Shows Gender Gaps in STEM Beliefs

    Assistant Professor Allison Master’s recent paper in the prestigious journal PNAS found that boys and girls generally believe that engineering and computer science are professions for males, while the tide has changed some for math and science.

  • Tairan Qiu

    Assistant Professor of Literacy Education Earns Trio of Fellowships

    Tairan Qiu, who joined the College of Education in fall 2023, has drawn national recognition as a leading early career scholar in literacy education and research. “I’m very honored,” said Qiu, whose awards include the Reading Hall of Fame Emerging Scholars Fellowship.

  • Sheng Kuan Chung

    Art Education Professor Wins National Award

    Professor Sheng Kuan Chung earned the Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Art Education Association’s Asian Art and Culture Interest Group. “The recognition strengthens my conviction that art education is not solely about teaching the subject matter,” he said.

  • Allison Master

    Assistant Professor Wins Highest Honor for Early Career STEM Researchers

    Allison Master, whose research focuses on increasing inclusivity in STEM, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers — the U.S. government’s highest honor for emerging researchers in the field. She’s the first from UH to win the award.

  • Mikel Cole

    Associate Professor Selected for Fulbright Exchange in Romania

    Mikel Cole, a professor of bilingual/ESL education, will work with doctoral students at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University to improve their research and media literacy skills. “This feels like such a gift,” he said.

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    Full Circle: The Student Becomes The Teacher

    Growing up, Alex Hernandez (left) found inspiration in his elementary school teacher, Justin Burris. Years later as a struggling UH student, Hernandez connected with Burris, now a professor, to help him fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher himself.

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    UH College of Education Welcomes Eight New Faculty in Fall 2024

    “I am thrilled to have this amazing group of scholars joining our COE community,” said Dean Cathy Horn. “The diversity of their strengths amplifies an already phenomenal faculty and enhances our ability to realize our mission to ensure everyone has access to strong public schools and healthy, thriving communities.”

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    Student Success Coach Shares Top Tips

    “The most important thing is to not be afraid to ask for help,” advises Laura Lee, a member of the College’s Student Success Team. “Meet with your professor during office hours and make friends in class so you can have study buddies.”

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    Researchers Find Texas Teacher Retention is Declining

    The UH Education Research Center reports that strong teacher preparation with certification could prevent the downward trend. “We have seen trends that those who are uncertified leave the classroom at higher rates,” said research scientist Toni Templeton.

UPCOMING EVENTS

At a Glance

  • #20Best online graduate education program (U.S. News & World Report)
  • $9M Research expenditures in 2022
  • 76%Increase in citations of our faculty’s research (2019-22)
  • $203,800 Student scholarships awarded (2023-24)
  • 3-Time WinnerTeacher Education “Distinguished Program” (ATE)
  • 150,000+K-12 students impacted over five years

Short Takes

A sampling of faculty, staff, student and alumni happenings:

Carrie Cutler, a clinical associate professor of mathematics education won the 2024 Teacher Educator of the Year Award from Texas Association for the Education of Young Children.

Student Success Coach Laura Lee earned a 2024 UH President’s Excellence Award in the administrative professional category.

Seven faculty members in the College earned promotions in fall 2024: Jeanette Alarcón (CUIN), Toya Conston (PHLS), Duncan Klussmann (ELPS), Blake Allan (PHLS), Conra Gist (CUIN), Dave Louis (ELPS) and Jie Zhang (CUIN).

Cindy Romero, program manager in the Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences, was elected to the UH Staff Council as an at-large representative.

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Contact Us

UH College of Education
Stephen Power Farish Hall
3657 Cullen Blvd., Room 214
Houston, TX 77204-5023

Prospective/future students: coeinfo@uh.edu 
Current undergraduate students: coeug@uh.edu or 713-743-5000
Current graduate students: coegrad@uh.edu or 713-743-7676
General: coecomm@uh.edu or 713-743-5010

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