Undergraduate Students

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Undergraduate Students
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Majors and Degree Programs

The College of Education is dedicated to preparing educators who can inspire and lead - whether that be in the classroom, a health profession, or out in the community. Graduates not only go on to be teachers, but also doctors, therapists, scientists, and researchers.
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Degrees for Future Teachers

We prepare classroom teachers and community leaders with fundamental teaching skills necessary to work with and advocate for a diverse group of students.
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Kinesiology and Health Education

Help guide communities towards a healthy lifestyle through studies in applied movement science, athletic training, exercise science, health promotion, sport management, and sport culture.
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Athletic Training

We prepare specialists in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to those engaged in physical activity through clinical and classroom experience.
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Youth and Community Studies

We offer an option for those who want to become educators and community leaders in nonprofit, government, and entrepreneurial settings outside of the classroom.

Minors, Certifications, Specializations, Tracks

Students may enrich their education by pursuing transcript-recognized undergraduate minors, certifications, academic tracks, or specializations. Kinesiology and Health Education students also should investigate specializations that are unique to that major.

Resources

Enhancing Your Degree

Take advantage of all the student organizations and academic enrichment programs offered by our college.

Getting Your Degree

Our advising and career services offices can help you stay on track while pursuing your degree and after.

Administrative and Financial Support

Take care of your IT, financial aid, and student affairs issues so you can focus on your academics. 

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Undergraduate Admissions

Incoming freshmen, international students or transfer students from another college, can apply to the College of Education by completing the ApplyTexas application. Current University of Texas at Austin students wanting to transfer to the College of Education must attend an information session before meeting with a College of Education Advisor.

 Learn more about applying and transferring

Contact Information

Student Affairs

SZB 216
(512) 471-3223

Field Experiences

SZB 244
(512) 471-1511
fieldexp@austin.utexas.edu

Certification Office

512-471-1511
COE-Certification@austin.utexas.edu

Career Services

SZB 216 
(512) 471-1306 or 471-3223
careerservices@austin.utexas.edu

Student Success and Recruitment

SZB 216
(512) 471-3223
coe_info@austin.utexas.edu