UH College of Education: About

EMPOWERING LEADERS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND HEALTH FOR ALL

Our mission extends beyond success in the classroom. At the University of Houston College of Education, we’re committed to serving the community. As part of a Tier One public research institution, the College of Education offers degrees and programs that prepare teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, health specialists, researchers and other leaders in their fields. Our faculty, staff, students and alumni are working to improve educational and health outcomes for all people and communities.

ACCREDITATION

Students and prospective employers can be confident in the UH College of Education’s commitment to rigorous national standards. Select programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation and the American Psychological Association.

Our counseling psychology doctoral program first earned APA accreditation in 1987, and our school psychology doctoral program became accredited in 2009.

For our educator-certification programs, we were awarded full accreditation from AAQEP through June 30, 2029.

REAL-WORLD LEARNING

We believe in the power of service learning, giving students real-world experiences while also helping communities in need. Through internships, practicums or field work, students serve as teachers, principals, counselors, psychologists and health educators in training. The hub for this work at UH is the Advancing Community Engagement and Service Institute, a university-wide institute housed in the College of Education.

RESEARCH FOR A REASON

Our professors specialize in research that makes a difference in the community, and students gain meaningful experience under their mentorship. Our faculty's funded projects address a variety of critical areas, including education policy, teacher education, STEM education, health disparities and more. The College's university-wide research institutes include the HEALTH Research Institute and the UH Education Research Center. We're committed to driving solutions to support high-quality schools and healthy communities.

A Place to Belong

Located in a thriving multicultural and multilingual city, UH draws strength from our diversity. Our students in the College of Education reflect the demographics of the Houston region, with students representing more than two dozen nations. The College strives to foster a culture of support and respect and a sense of belonging for all.

Code of Ethics

Dean's Message

Catherine “Cathy” Horn, a professor of higher education leadership and policy studies, has served as dean of the UH College of Education since June 1, 2023. She joined the College faculty in 2005 and served as chair of the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies for five years. She is an accomplished scholar who specializes in educational policy and leads three research centers.

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