The College of Education was founded in 1891 to prepare graduates to be teachers in schools and colleges and to advance the study of pedagogy. While this is still true, the college has since incorporated related fields in health and kinesiology.
With the addition of each of our departments, our college has expanded teaching and research in the fields of Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Policy, Educational Psychology, Kinesiology and Health Education, and Special Education.
The College of Education focuses on developing education for the individual learner. We inspire teaching methods and policies that work for students and educators of diverse backgrounds.
Academics
Undergraduate majors and minors, master’s, and doctoral programs led by esteemed faculty make our college one of the best in the nation. Students can choose from a variety of disciplines, preparing them for careers as teachers, professors, administrators, health professionals, therapists, and much more.
Research
The research we do in education touches the lives of teachers, policy-makers, and communities around the globe. As a Tier One research institute, our faculty and students have an abundance of resources necessary to make a global impact in education research teaching practices.
Life in Austin
There may be no better place to receive your education than Austin, Texas. With great weather, plenty of arts and music, delicious food, and a strong tradition in athletics, it’s easy to see yourself as a Longhorn.
A Bright Future
A degree in education creates opportunities for a career in a wide range of fields. Graduates from our programs change the landscape of education as ever-learning teachers, budding entrepreneurs, and professors and administrators in top universities around the world.