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Student teacher with a student behind a Third Ward mural

Pictured: Teaching graduate Meghan Galvan catches up with her students in front of the iconic mural adorning Blackshear Elementary in Houston’s Third Ward.

COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY

At the University of Houston College of Education, we’re working to improve educational and health outcomes for all children and families 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.

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

  • Haoyue Zhang

    Online Digital Storytelling Course Hits Enrollment of 20,000

    The five-week class has drawn students from around the globe —from as far away as Brazil, India, Portugal and Tanzania. It’s part of a series of Massive Online Open Enrollment Courses, or MOOCs, offered by the College of Education.

  • Lorraine Reitzel

    Professor Earns Nicotine, Tobacco Research Fellow Status

    Recognized as a leader in her field, the College of Education’s Lorraine Reitzel was welcomed as a 2020 Society of Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Fellow for her work to combat health disparities among traditionally underserved populations.

  • Marvin Pierre

    Agent of Change: Alumnus Works to Disrupt Juvenile Incarceration

    Marvin Pierre, co-founder of Eight Million Stories, strives to reconnect the disconnected. His Houston-based alternative education program supports students 14 through 18 who have been incarcerated or expelled from school.
  • Kim Martinez

    A Helping Hand: Alumna Empowers Northside Community

    Kim Martinez, a graduate of the College’s human development and family studies program, serves as a volunteer coordinator with the nonprofit Attack Poverty, working with residents to address community needs.

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    College of Education Earns Top Ranking from U.S. News

    The online master’s degree programs at the College rank among the best in the nation, according to the 2020 list from U.S. News & World Report. "Our faculty and staff strive to give students a top-notch experience online,” said Dean Bob McPherson.
  • Blackshear Elementary School's Master Growers Club

    UH BOUNCE Expands Community Gardening to Third Ward

    This fall, fourth and fifth graders from Blackshear Elementary participated in BOUNCE’s Master Growers Club, an afterschool program that teaches elementary and middle school students how to garden and grow their own healthy food.

  • Emily Cortinas

    Undergrad Found Right Fit at UH College of Education

    Emily Cortinas found her calling in human development and family studies. Due to high academic standing, she and three fellow students will lead the procession and serve as banner bearers at the 2019 fall graduation.

  • Kayce Solari Williams

    Professor to Lead American School Health Association

    Clinical Assistant Professor Kayce Solari Williams was recently elected as president of ASHA. She said her top priority is advocating for policies that create healthier, more supportive environments in schools across the nation.

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    $1.6 Million Grant Awarded for Dyslexia Support

    Professors Kristi Santi, Jacqueline Hawkins and Shawn Kent have teamed with other UH faculty on a federal grant to help improve outcomes for students struggling with reading. The project, Hawkins said, “gives educators a process for success.”

  • Diane Elmore-Borbon and Jacqueline Hawkins

    Distinguished Alumna Leads Advocacy for Trauma Survivors

    “Counseling psychology superstar” Diane Elmore Borbon serves as policy director for the UCLA-Duke University National Child Traumatic Stress Network. She earned a 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from the College for her influential work.

     

  • Kristi Santi

    Special Populations Ed.D. Gets $1.25 Million Boost

    A grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund doctoral students seeking to become leaders in K-12 special education. The project involves professors Kristi Santi (pictured), Jacqueline Hawkins and Shawn Kent.

  • Toya Conston

    Students Apply Classroom Lessons As Third Ward Mentors

    As part of professor Toya Conston’s Introduction to Educational Psychology course, students get the opportunity to mentor local middle school students. The project is supported through a grant from the UH ACES Institute.

  • New Orleans

    School Leadership Conference Features UH Researchers

    College faculty, students and alumni will present their research on principal preparation, the school-to-prison pipeline, culturally responsive practices and more at the University Council for Educational Administration conference in New Orleans.

  • Portland OR

    Higher Education Experts Present at National Conference

    Faculty and students from the College shared their research on admissions, mentorship, community colleges and more at the Association for the Study of Higher Education conference in Portland. See a list of participants and presentations.

  • Dieu Truong

    Doctoral Student Selected for Prestigious Psychology Fellowship

    Dieu Truong, a fourth-year doctoral student in the school psychology program, was selected for the American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program. She will continue her research on autism in children and support for their families.

  • Yelena Reyes and her parents

    From the Military to Teaching, These Coogs Serve

    In honor of Veterans Day, teaching students Yelena Reyes (above) and Maurilio Perez and alum Jesus Sanchez share how their passion for service extends beyond the classroom. They join an estimated 110,000 veterans working as teachers in the U.S.

     

  • Ashley Taylor

    Doctoral Student Addresses Health Issues in Homeless Adults

    Ashley Taylor, a second-year doctoral student in the counseling psychology program, recently published research that delves into the activity and sleep problems in homeless adults. Her desire is to help people improve their overall well-being.
  • Marti Jones

    Alum Wins Early Career Psychology Award

    Alum Marti Jones, who earned an M.Ed. in counseling in 2013 and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology in 2016, has won an early career award from the American Psychological Association for her research on how race and gender shape black women’s identity.

  • Dayna Salter

    Geophysicist-Turned-Teacher Creates Scholarship at the College

    Alum Dayna Salter, who received an M.Ed. in educational psychology in 1996, embraced teaching after retiring as a geophysicist. She created two endowments to support the College’s educational psychology program and incoming freshmen.

  • Susie Gronseth

    Professor Wins International Presentation Award

    Clinical Associate Professor Susie Gronseth received an outstanding presentation award from the International Association of Special Education. She presented on Universal Design for Learning, the subject of her forthcoming book.

  • Travis Bristol and Conra Gist

    Professor Leads Project on Teacher Diversity

    Associate Professor Conra Gist is co-editing a first-of-its-kind handbook featuring new research related teachers of color. The project is supported by a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant.

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    Psychology Researchers Present at APA Conference

    About 60 professors, students and alumni from the College shared their research at the 2019 American Psychological Association conference in Chicago. One professor received a lifetime achievement award.

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

  • Mar 19 3:00 pm
    Charleston, South Carolina

    American Association of Blacks in Higher Ed

    The UH College of Education will be in Charleston, South Carolina, for the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education conference on Thursday, March 19 from 3-5 p.m. Learn more about our master’s and doctoral programs in Curriculum and Instruction, K-12 Administration, Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology and Learning Sciences. RSVP today!

  • Apr 24 1:00 pm

    PHLS Student Research Symposium

    The Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences will hold its annual Research Symposium Friday, April 24, 2020 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the KIVA in Farish Hall. The event is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to display their research. Stay tuned for information about submission guidelines.

  • Apr 25 8:00 am

    March of Dimes March for Babies 2020

    Help keep moms and babies healthy. Register for the College of Education team at the March for Babies walk on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The money raised will fund research, advocacy and resources for families. Registration is at 8 a.m., and the 3.5 mile walk starts at 9 a.m.

  • May 07 9:00 am

    UH College of Education Graduation

    Graduating this spring? The ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 9 a.m. at the Fertitta Center. Get all the information and details on our graduation page. We hope that you plan to celebrate your graduation milestone with us!

At a Glance

  • 1stto meet tougher education accreditation standards (CAEP)
  • Top 1%Undergrad elementary teacher-prep program (NCTQ)
  • Top 3%Graduate teacher-prep program (NCTQ)
  • #8Best online graduate education program (U.S. News & World Report)
  • 69%Increase in research expenditures (2013-18)
  • 33 yearsAPA accreditation for counseling psychology program

Short Takes

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

Lorraine Reitzel, health professor and co-founder and co-director of the UH HEALTH Research Institute, has been named a fellow of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. This honor is for her “outstanding contributions to advancing research” and “leadership and service to the field.”

April Peters-Hawkins, interim chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, was awarded “Reviewer of the Year” for the top tier journal Educational Administration Quarterly at the University Council for Educational Administration conference in November. She served as the 2016-17 past president for the organization.

Alexandra Slaughter, a doctoral student in the counseling psychology program, had a chapter accepted for publication in the Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The chapter is “Criminality, interactions with law enforcement, and potential correlates of juvenile justice-involvement among youth with autism.” Sarah Mire, an associate professor in the school psychology program, was a co-author.

Anne Perry, an Ed.D. student in the curriculum and instruction – history/social education program, was awarded the Billie P. Spellman scholarship from the UH chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. She also received the Scholarship for Education Research from the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research.

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COLLEGE SNAPSHOT

Learn more about the College’s programs, research, community engagement and more in our new magazine. Prospective students won’t want to miss this useful guide! Read on.
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Contact Us

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

Prospective students: coeinfo@uh.edu or 713-743-7676
Undergraduate: coeug@uh.edu or 713-743-5000
Graduate: coegrad@central.uh.edu or 713-743-7676
General: coecomm@uh.edu or 713-743-5010

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