UH College of Education: Departments

TOGETHER, WE'RE ON A MISSION

At the University of Houston College of Education, our programs are divided into three academic departments: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, and Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences. We're united by our bold mission to help improve educational and health outcomes for all children and families in Houston and beyond.

OUR THREE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

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.
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.
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.

SEE PROGRAMS BY DEPARTMENT

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Bachelor's

Teaching and learning (B.S.)

Minors

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Curriculum and instruction (with specializations in art; early childhood; elementary education; health science; learning, design and technology; literacy; math; science; social studies; STEM; and teaching)

Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)

Professional leadership (with specializations in health science, literacy, math and social studies)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Curriculum and instruction (with specializations in art; early childhood; learning, design and technology; literacy; math; science; social studies; and teaching)