About the College of Education

Dean:

Catherine Horn, Ph.D., Boston College

Associate Dean for Student Belonging and Success:

Tiffany J. Davis, Ph.D., University of Georgia

Associate Dean for Faculty/Staff Belonging and Success:

Mimi M. Lee, Ph.D., Indiana University

Associate Dean for Research:

Ezemenari M. Obasi, Ph.D., Ohio State University

College Certification Officer:

Tzuying “Tina” Ho, Ph.D., University of Houston

College Business Administrator:

Maria A. Martinez

Mission / Objectives

The mission of the College of Education at the University of Houston is to lead and inspire generative transformations of learning, health, leadership and well-being by developing new knowledge for an increasingly diverse world.

The College of Education, we’re committed to serving the community and offers degree programs that prepare teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, health specialists, researchers and other leaders in their fields. Our faculty, staff, students and alumni are working to improve educational and health outcomes for all children and families.

Accreditation

The College of Education is accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 

College of Education’s Departmental Organization

Each of the three departments of the college focuses on a specific aspect of professional education. Two departments offer undergraduate degrees. The major entitled Teaching and Learning is housed within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Two majors, Health and Human Development and Family Sciences, are housed in the Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences.

The College also offers the following minors for interested UH students: Asian American Studies, Education (2 tracks), Health, Human Development and Family Sciences, and Special Populations.