Academic Programs
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the STEM Education Program prepare future teachers, scholars and educational leaders through innovative undergraduate and graduate programs. Together, our faculty support pathways to teacher certification in elementary education, bilingual education and special education, pairing rigorous coursework with meaningful classroom experiences.
Graduate students can pursue advanced study in curriculum, teaching, learning and STEM education, preparing for careers in teaching, leadership, research and policy. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to educational excellence, C&I and STEM Education equip graduates to make a lasting impact in schools and communities.
Undergraduate Programs
All-Level Special Education (Early childhood – 12th grade)
Learn to engage with students with disabilities ranging from mild to severe. This major prepares students to work with early childhood through 12th grade students with disabilities.
Bilingual Core Subjects/Generalist (Early Childhood – 6th Grade)
Learn to teach students of linguistically- and culturally-diverse backgrounds inside of bilingual classrooms. This major prepares students to teach in the areas of biliteracy, math, science and social studies through a sociocultural awareness. Fluency in Spanish is required before starting the program.
English as a Second Language Generalist (Early Childhood – 6th Grade)
Learn to teach students of linguistically- and culturally-diverse backgrounds at the elementary level. This major prepares students to teach in the areas of literacy, math, science and social studies through a sociocultural awareness.
Youth and Community Studies
Focus on interacting and engaging with children and youth in a variety of disciplines and contexts. Students will have the option to specialize in coaching, early childhood, special populations or youth and social services. Graduates with this degree are prepared to engage with children as counselors, teachers, youth leaders and coaches.
University of Texas Urban Teachers
The University of Texas Urban Teachers program allows students from language arts and social studies backgrounds to prepare as classroom teachers educating youth in grades 7-12 with a focus on linguistically and culturally diverse urban teaching and learning contexts. All current undergraduate students are eligible to participate in the Urban Teachers program and can enter the program in their final year at the University.
Master’s Programs
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The University of Texas Urban Teachers program prepares future middle and high school English Language Arts teachers in linguistically and culturally diverse urban settings.
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The University of Texas Urban Teachers program prepares future middle and high school English Language Arts teachers in linguistically and culturally diverse urban settings.
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Build expertise in the critical issues shaping bilingual and bicultural education. Through dynamic coursework and collaborative research with faculty, students develop the knowledge and skills to advocate for high‑quality bilingual education—supporting teachers, administrators and families in diverse learning communities.
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Graduate students in Cultural Studies in Education (CSE) focus on the importance of cultural and social diversity in education. The CSE program takes an interdisciplinary approach to research topics such as the history, philosophy and politics of education as well as urban schooling, critical pedagogy and globalization.
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The Early Childhood Education program prepares graduate students to address global, national and local issues facing young children and their communities in classrooms, schools and beyond. Students learn to improve early childhood education and development by researching and learning about early childhood policy, pedagogy, curriculum and training for children in preschool through 3rd grade.
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Learn to become a leader in language and literacy studies through collaborative research, engaging coursework and clinical practice. Students will know the importance of literacy as a social tool for change so that they can go on to become advanced degree teachers, professors in literacy studies and administrative policymakers for literacy programs.
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Use state-of-the-art technologies to create and offer interactive and engaging forms of education. Learn how to use the internet and other emerging technologies in K-12 education, higher education, and business or industry training. Courses cover the design, implementation and evaluation of various educational applications and related research topics.
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Study the art and science of physical education through our master’s or doctoral programs. Students learn how to design a curriculum for physical education along with research, assessment and evaluation practices. This program also has a strong focus on cultural studies in contemporary education.
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Our master’s and doctoral programs prepare students to become educators in social studies. Courses in this program approach social studies education from a variety of disciplines in order to provide educators with a unique perspective on how to teach and improve social studies education.
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Education in science, technology, engineering and math is critically important. Students in this program learn to inspire learners to pursue their interests in STEM topics, as well as become advocates for equity in STEM through leadership, research and teaching.
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Designed for current Austin-area teachers, students in the Teacher Leadership, Mentoring, and Professional Development (TLMPD) Program work directly with preservice teachers enrolled in the preservice teacher preparation program at The University of Texas at Austin who are in a literacy specialization cohort.
Doctoral Programs
Applicants must complete a master’s degree before they will be permitted to register as admitted doctoral students in the Curriculum and Instruction department.
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Build expertise in the critical issues shaping bilingual and bicultural education. Through dynamic coursework and collaborative research with faculty, students develop the knowledge and skills to advocate for high‑quality bilingual education—supporting teachers, administrators and families in diverse learning communities.
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Center your studies on the role of cultural and social diversity in education. The Cultural Studies in Education program offers an interdisciplinary approach to exploring critical issues such as the history, philosophy, and politics of education, urban schooling, critical pedagogy, and globalization—preparing students to thoughtfully analyze and address complex educational challenges.
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Improve early childhood education and development by researching and learning about early childhood policy, pedagogy, curriculum and training for children in preschool through 3rd grade. This program prepares students to address global, national and local issues facing young children and their communities in classrooms, schools and beyond.
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Learn to become a leader in language and literacy studies through collaborative research, engaging coursework and clinical practice. Students will know the importance of literacy as a social tool for change so that they can go on to become advanced degree teachers, professors in literacy studies and administrative policy makers for literacy programs.
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Use state-of-the-art technologies to create and offer interactive and engaging forms of education. Learn how to use the internet and other emerging technologies in K-12 education, higher education, and business or industry training. Courses cover the design, implementation and evaluation of various educational applications and related research topics.
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Study the art and science of physical education through our doctoral program. Students learn how to design curriculum for physical education along with research, assessment and evaluation practices. This program also has a strong focus on cultural studies in contemporary education.
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Our doctoral program prepares students to become educators in social studies. Courses in this program approach social studies education from a variety of disciplines in order to provide educators with a unique perspective on how to teach and improve social studies education.
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Education in science, technology, engineering and math plays an increasingly important role in addressing the critical needs of society and generating innovation in the global economy. Doctoral students learn to inspire others to pursue their interests in STEM topics and become advocates for equity in STEM through leadership, research and teaching.
Certificate Programs
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The University of Texas Urban Teachers program prepares future middle and high school English Language Arts teachers in linguistically and culturally diverse urban settings.
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The Learning, Equity, Action, and Design (LEAD) Stackable Graduate Certificate, designed for degree- and non-degree-seekers alike, is a sequence of four online courses (12 credit hours) that build teacher leaders who will advocate for equity in digital learning/literacy in K-12 classrooms, schools, districts, homes and community venues.
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Longhorns in Residence is a one-year graduate certificate and teacher preparation program designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are now interested in teaching.
Contacts
Stephen Flynn
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Noah De Lissovoy
C&I Graduate Advisor
Carlos Nicolas Gómez Marchant
STEM Graduate Advisor
Educator Programs and Certification
The College of Education works with students across campus so that they can become certified teachers in early childhood, elementary, middle and high school classrooms.
Master’s and doctoral students engage in the study, development and research of emerging fields in science, technology, engineering and math education.
The Urban Teachers Program is a unique curriculum that focuses on teaching language arts and social studies to children with culturally diverse and urban backgrounds.
