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College of Education

Degrees & Programs

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The University of Houston College of Education offers degree, certification and certificate programs in the areas of K-12 and higher education, health and wellness, leadership, helping professions and more. Students committed to academic excellence and making a difference in the community will find a good fit in the College.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

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Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Minors

*This program is also offered at UH at Sugar Land

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

*These programs also are offered at UH at Sugar Land.

†These programs are offered online.

¶These programs are not currently accepting applications. Please continue to check the website for information on when the applications reopen.

‡M.Ed. specializations in art education/visual culture; bilingual/ESL education†; early childhood†; health science†; learning, design and technology*†; mathematics†; literacy (principal certification option)†; science; social studies/social education; and teaching/teacher education.

~Ph.D. specializations in art education/visual culture; bilingual/ESL education; early childhood; learning, design and technology; mathematics; literacy; science; social studies/social education; and teaching/teacher education.

^M.Ed. special populations specializations in applied behavior analysis (hybrid), educational diagnostician (hybrid), special education (online), special education with certification (hybrid), and special education leadership (hybrid).

CERTIFICATION & CERTIFICATES

Certification Programs
Professional Certificates

*These programs are offered online.

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Online Education Programs

We offer several online graduate programs to help working professionals advance their careers while maintaining a flexible schedule. In 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranked our online master’s degree programs No. 18 in the country.

Online Degree Offerings

Online Certificate & Certification Programs

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Programs in Katy

We also offer some of our graduate programs at UH’s Katy campus — with flexible hybrid options for busy professionals in the region.

Master’s Degree Programs

  • M.Ed. in Special Populations: Specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis or Educational Diagnostician Certification.
  • M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision: Prepare to be a school leader and earn principal certification.
  • Specialist in School Psychology: Prepare to be a licensed school psychologist.

Accelerated Certification Programs

  • Educational Diagnostician
  • Principal
  • Superintendent
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Programs in SUGAR LAND

These programs also are offered at UH’s Sugar Land campus for the convenience of students who live or work in the area: