Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Develop your passion for teaching and learning!
Do you have a passion for molding young minds? Do you love sharing your knowledge and witnessing that “light bulb” moment? Are you looking for a way to share your gifts and inspire others to develop theirs? As a future Texas teacher, you can choose one of our education studies programs to increase your understanding of pedagogical knowledge, child/adolescent development, instructional strategies, professional growth, and much more while building confidence and developing supportive, collaborative relationships. We are here to help you on your pathway to lifelong learning!
Degrees and areas of study offered
The Department of Education Studies offers two undergraduate degrees with specialized concentrations, six graduate degrees and two certification preparation programs:
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentrations/certification preparation: core subjects EC-6, core subjects 4-8, English/language arts/reading 4-8, math 4-8, science 4-8, social studies 4-8 and special education - Bachelor of Science in deaf and hard of hearing
- Master of Arts in teaching
- Master of Education in curriculum and instruction
Concentrations: early childhood, K-12 instructional coach and reading specialist - Master of Education in special education
Concentrations: educational diagnostician, orientation and mobility and teacher of students with visual impairments - Master of Education in teaching and learning
Concentrations ESL/bilingual, gifted and talented and online teaching
Minors
- Deaf studies
- Early childhood education
- Early intervention
- Educational interpreting
- Secondary education
- Special education, teaching
- Special education nonteaching