Academics

Undergraduate majors and minors prepare students to become leaders in a variety of educational fields, including teaching, therapy, coaching, academia, research and more. Students become certified in their field through intensive coursework and hands-on experiences, and many choose to further their education with a graduate program that expands their expertise.

Our master’s degree programs enable and empower students who want to make an impact in a specialized area of education. Through rigorous coursework and fieldwork, students work closely with faculty to research social, economic, policy and health issues that affect teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond.

Our doctoral programs offer research-driven experiences that pair theory and practice in collaborative environments and programs. Through specialized coursework and critical scholarship, students will be prepared to become policy-shaping leaders, researchers, professors and others who advance education and shape its future in the U.S. and beyond.

UT offers state- and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)-approved teacher preparation programs. Our college works with students across campus who want to become certified teachers in early childhood, elementary, middle and high school classrooms, as well as administrative and other support roles in schools. We offer paths to certification for undergraduates, post-baccalaureates, graduate students and working professionals.

Whether you’re preparing for a role in teaching, leadership, health or human development, these minors allow you to explore your interests while adding professional value to your degree. Students interested in pursuing one of these programs should review the program webpage and contact your academic advising team.

Graduate certificates offer a flexible way to gain specialized knowledge, build career-relevant skills and earn a university-recognized credential without completing a full degree program. Designed for working professionals and current UT Austin graduate students, these focused programs provide advanced training in high-demand fields while helping you advance your career, explore a new area of interest or prepare for future graduate study. Several of our certificates are stackable, allowing eligible coursework to be applied toward a related master’s degree.

Our post-baccalaureate programs prepare students who already have a bachelor’s degree or higher to become teachers. Students learn the craft of teaching through coursework as well as the basic fundamentals of teaching. They will also gain real-world classroom experience through observations and student teaching