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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 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.

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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.

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NEW COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEAN

Professor Cathy Horn assumed the role of dean of the College of Education on June 1, 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Horn had served as interim dean since August 2022 and previously served as chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. Her scholarly work focuses on college access for and success outcomes of traditionally underserved students, and she leads three research centers, including the state-approved UH Education Research Center. Her expertise areas include addressing the state and national teacher shortage, student assessment, and other timely education policy issues. Read more. 

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 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 2023, we earned a No. 10 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 Houston home.

NEWS & FEATURES

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    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.

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    Teaching Professors Share Tips to Help with Children’s Boredom

    Clinical Associate Professors Carrie Cutler and Anne Katz suggest cost-saving ways to keep children entertained and informed. “No matter where your household’s current interests lead, there are activities that can stretch the imaginations of young thinkers,” said Katz.

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    Faculty, Students and Alumni to Share Research at APA Conference

    Researchers from the College will present on topics such as autism spectrum disorder, stress and trauma, and schooling during COVID-19 at the 2023 American Psychological Association Convention.

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    UH College of Education Welcomes New Faculty in Fall 2023

    “The faculty joining the College this year represent an amazing depth and breadth of expertise and experience,” said Dean Cathy Horn. “Their superpowers will join with our already amazing faculty to move the College forward in ensuring that everyone has access to outstanding public education and a healthy environment in which to thrive.”

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    Health Researcher Works to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Associate Professor Chakema Carmack launched a pilot project funded in part by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. “This cancer shouldn’t exist,” said Carmack, whose prevention work includes culturally informed outreach through podcasting and other media.

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    Award-Winning Student Researchers Share Lessons Learned

    The 2023 Research Symposium hosted by the College’s Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences gives students an “amazing experience,” said award winner Wilmer Lugo (left), whose research focused on smoking among Latino men.

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    Faculty Expand Reach Globally with Fulbright Awards

    “I believe Fulbright is a valuable way to share and exchange ideas with colleagues in other parts of the world,” said Associate Professor Lyle McKinney (second from the left), who recently traveled to Colombia for his research on higher education.

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    Assistant Professor Examines Gender Gap in STEM

    Allison Master found that girls’ interest in computer coding decreases around third grade. “It’s no coincidence that this is approximately the age when kids start taking notice of things like social media, as well as books and TV programs that usually depict smart scientists as white or Asian men, rarely a woman,” Master said.

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    Education Policy Scholar Cathy Horn Named College of Education Dean

    Horn, a professor of higher education, will be the first woman to hold the position. “Great public schools and healthy communities are the bedrock of our state and country’s economic and civic vitality. That’s why I’m so proud to serve the UH College of Education at this critical time,” she said.

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    Triple Major, Triple Minor Graduate Earns 4.0 GPA

    Saad Nadeem (right), whose degrees include a B.S. in health, is one of eight undergraduates in the class of 2023 to earn recognition as graduation banner bearers. “Our banner bearers remind us that academic excellence can and should be inclusive,” said Associate Dean Tiffany J. Davis.

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    Associate Professor Earns UH Teaching Excellence Award

    Mikel Cole, who teaches in the bilingual/ESL education program, drew praise for his “expertise and instruction, mentorship, dedication to the profession and advocacy work in bilingual education,” according to one of his Ph.D. students.

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    Summit Addressed Anti-Asian Racism in Communications

    The UH Asian American Studies Center, housed in the College, co-sponsored the global summit with the UH Valenti School of Communication. “The issues of racism, prejudice, violence and microaggressions are important for the entire University of Houston population,” said Center Director Yali Zou.

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    UH Education Research Showcased at AERA Conference

    Nearly five dozen researchers from the UH College of Education will share their scholarship on teacher and principal development, student success, community engagement and other equity-focused topics at the 2023 conference.

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    Multicultural Mentoring Program Helps UH Students Thrive

    The Asian American Studies Center mentoring program, part of UH’s Multicultural Success Initiative, pairs undergraduates and doctoral students to support mentees’ academic, social-emotional and professional needs. 

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    Researchers Host Community Forums to Explore Vaccine Hesitancy

    Associate Dean for Research Ezemenari Obasi, who leads the UH HEALTH Research Institute, is collaborating with the Houston Health Department on a $500,000 grant to better understand vaccine hesitancy in Houston’s underrepresented communities.

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    Research on Video Gaming May Ease Parents’ Worry

    A research team involving Associate Professor Jie Zhang found that there were no meaningful links between fifth graders’ video game playing and their cognitive ability. The study was published in the Journal of Media Psychology.

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    Online M.Ed. Programs Listed Among Nation’s Best

    The College’s online master’s degree programs earned a 10th place ranking on the 2023 U.S. News & World Report list. The top placement reflects the programs’ high-quality faculty, effective use of technology and high graduation rates, among other factors.

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

At a Glance

  • #10Best online graduate education program (U.S. News & World Report)
  • $6M Research expenditures in 2021
  • 62%Increase in citations of our faculty’s research (2018-21)
  • $200,000+Awarded for scholarships (2022-23)
  • 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:

Virginia Snodgrass Rangel, an associate professor of educational leadership, will serve as vice president of the Research, Evaluation and Assessment in Schools Division of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Leslie Frankel, an associate professor in the human development and family sciences program, received the 2023 Lane Powell Mentorship Award from the Texas Council on Family Relations.

Alum Shawn Bird has been appointed deputy superintendent of school leadership for the San Antonio Independent School District. Bird earned an Ed.D. and M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction.

Ty Robinson, a counseling psychology doctoral student, was selected for the American Psychological Association’s 2023-24 Minority Fellowship Program.

Mikel Cole, an associate professor of bilingual/ESL education, earned a UH Teaching Excellence Award for 2022-23.

Melissa Gallagher, an assistant professor of mathematics education, has been elected to the board of directors of the US Math Recovery Council.

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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 
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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