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The College of Education prepares you to change the

world by changing lives.

Students study to become teachers, therapists and scientists in a variety of fields related to

improving lives through learning.

Our faculty and staff, together with local partners, current students and a vast alumni

system, make up a team of people who are passionate about education and your

success. As a part of the College of Education family, you will have access to a variety of

personalized advising and career services.

Peers and student organizations support you on your journey, building a lasting network

that continues to foster collaboration years beyond graduation.

Learn more about the community waiting for you

here at the College of Education.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR DEGREE?

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Professor Hirofumi TanakaKinesiology and Health Education, Exercise Science

Researches vascular aging and teaches courses like

Physiology of Exercise.

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“There’s nothing I

enjoy more than

watching a student

grow in confidence,

resilience and self–

esteem, and seeing

how that impacts

families and entire

communities.

Pam DiuSpecial Education, B.S. ’13Teacher, Hill Country Middle School, Austin

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Renowned Faculty

Award-winning faculty and staff are dedicated to empowering you as an education leader.

Real-world Learning

Learning means doing. Our undergrads spend time in public school classrooms and

labs, and get to know exactly what it means to be a teacher and educator.

Prominent Alumni

Our graduates are changing the world in schools and programs all over the country.

You’ll be in high demand with a degree from UT Austin.

POINTS OF PRIDEWe are redefining the landscape of education.

of our Teacher Preparation Program graduates were immediately employed.

90%in Research Expenditures

for 6 Years in a Row US News & World Report

#1Place to Study Early Childhood Education

USA Today

#1

Huy Nguyen Curriculum and Instruction, B.S. ’15Teacher, Kirk Elementary School, Houston

Renowned Faculty

Development, and Language Arts Writing

Methods. Huy partnered with Anthony, a

student at Galindo Elementary, and together

they used innovative technologies to apply

lessons about memoirs to create a graphic

novel about Anthony’s life. It was a real-world

experience that linked Anthony and Huy

through an authentic learning partnership.

During his last summer as a student in our

Applied Learning and Development Program,

Huy was involved in field work that related

to two classes: Reading Assessment and

“ I originally got into teaching because I wanted to be in

front of a class. But after taking some courses at UT,

I realized that I’m changing the future. I feel like if I can

empower one generation of students they will become

leaders and change the world. ”

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School of Education

Top 10

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We are at the forefront of change, both inside and outside

the classroom. Undergraduates choose one of three degree

pathways within the college, but we also serve students from

programs across the UT campus.

Teaching certifications allow graduates from our programs

and colleges like engineering or natural sciences to teach in

Texas classrooms.

Degrees & Majors

• Applied Learning and Development (ALD)

• All-Level Generic Special Education

• Early Childhood to Sixth Grade Bilingual Generalist

• Early Childhood to Sixth Grade ESL Generalist

• Youth and Community Studies

• Athletic Training Program

• Kinesiology and Health Education (KHE)

• Exercise Science

• Health Promotion

• Physical Culture and Sports

• Sport Management

Teaching Certifications

• Early Childhood to Sixth Grade Certification

• Bilingual Certification

• Secondary (7 – 12 grade) Certification

• All-level (pre-k-12 grade) Special Education Certification

DEGREES & MAJORS

Sarah PowellAssistant ProfessorSpecial Education

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“testing interventions for students with

mathematics difficulties, and she shares

her valuable expertise with students in

classes like Instructional Adaptations

and Elementary Mathematics Methods.

Sarah Powell is an award-winning

faculty member and the embodiment

of a dedicated educator. Her research

interests include developing and

As a professor, I get to ask lots of questions that no one

has addressed before. I love connecting the pieces and

building knowledge that can be used to improve math

instruction for students.

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Renowned Faculty

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“I feel ready to take on

anything in the classroom.

This program prepared me

to see each student as an

individual, what they bring

to the classroom, and to be

able to teach academic les-

sons that can add purpose

and meaning to their lives.

Jordan Williams

”It takes more than a dream to become a real leader in social justice.

Uteach Urban Teachers (UTUT) is a unique program that prepares

non-Education majors for careers as English and Social Studies educators.

Graduates, who earn in-depth content degrees in a variety of fields, will be

equipped to thrive in the context of urban schools. UTUT is a Texas teacher

certification program for grades 7 – 12 that focuses on the diverse linguistic

and cultural resources students bring into the classroom.

For a complete look at program offerings and accepted majors,

visit UTUT.utexas.org.

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CAREER SERVICES

GET INVOLVED. FIND SUPPORT.

Advisors connect undergraduate students with potential employers by offering:

• Resume and cover letter assistance

• Job search workshops and recruiter panels

• Interview coaching and advice

• Career and internship fairs

• Opportunities to connect and interview with employers

• FIGs (First-Year Interest Groups) & TRIGs (Transfer Interest Groups) are cohorts of

up to 20 first-year students who share some classes and attend weekly seminars

with a peer mentor and college advisor.

• PEP (Peer Educator Program) recruits academically successful students who are

knowledgeable about campus and college resources. PEP students are available to

their peers to assist with the transition to UT and provide academic support.

• Student Organizations

• Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO)

• Education Council (Ed Council)

• Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)

• Kinesiology Club (Kin Club)

• Longhorn Athletic Training Student Association (LATSA)

• Minorities in Education (MIE)

• Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)

• Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT)

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Visit Us!

We love meeting prospective students and hope you can stop by the college. Come talk to faculty and

students, meet with advisors, and experience the energy and community that is the College of Education.

Email us at coe_info@austin.utexas.edu.

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