Academics, opportunities and resources in the College of Education
The College of Education is one of the top professional schools of education in the nation. Ranked consistently among the leaders on the basis of program quality, educational attractiveness, and faculty productivity, it successfully blends teaching, research, and service to the State of Texas and the nation. The college strives to prepare outstanding teachers, educational leaders, and other professionals for youth service and social service agencies, and to advance society’s knowledge about teaching and learning.
Departments
Kinesiology and Health Education
UTeach
Students who want to teach at the middle-school or secondary level should select a subject-area major in the college that houses their primary teaching field (for example, Spanish or Mathematics). Preparation for teaching at these levels includes participation in either UTeach Liberal Arts or UTeach Natural Sciences.
Certification
The university offers four levels of certification for students who wish to become teachers, either as part of a degree program or for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree as part of a post-baccalaureate program.
Opportunities and Resources for Education Students
- Get involved! Join one of our student organizations.
- Education offers a variety of career paths. For information, visit the College of Education Career Services page.
- Learn about the Laptop Initiative for Future Educators.
- Apply online for a scholarship from the College of Education.
Program Resources
The Learning Technology Center houses micro-computing and media services, instructional equipment and materials.
The Assistive and Instructional Technology Lab offers interactive activities to familiarize undergraduate and graduate level students with many of the hardware and software applications that facilitate access for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.
The Office of Bilingual Education unit within the UT Austin College of Education coordinates research, training, and professional development efforts associated with the education of language minority students.
Special Requirements
In addition to completing an application for admission, prospective education students should also learn about special application and program requirements for freshman applicants and transfer applicants.
Applying to Education
Looking for information about the majors offered by the University of Texas at Austin? Visit the Majors page for a list of freshman and transfer majors in each college and school, many with links to details about the program.
Think you’re ready to select education as your major choice? Learn about applying for freshman admission and transfer admission to the College of Education.
Updated 19 August 2008
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