91视频

College of Education

Curriculum & Instruction

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Excellence in Education

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the 91视频 College of Education prepares teachers, teacher leaders and other educators committed to student success and lifelong learning. We offer an award-winning teacher education program and specialized graduate programs to help professionals advance their careers. Specifically, we offer a B.S. in teaching and learning, an education minor, an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction, an Ed.D. in professional leadership and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. As part of a Tier One public research university in a diverse, dynamic city, we strive to end inequities in education in Houston and beyond. Join us!

Important Dates for Graduate Students: Admissions & Comprehensive Exams

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Want to be a Teacher?

We offer the following programs to help students become certified teachers in Texas:

We鈥檙e proud to be a three-time winner of the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award from the Association of Teacher Educators. We鈥檝e also earned commendations from the Texas Education Agency for 鈥淚nnovative Educator Preparation鈥� and 鈥淧reparing the Educators Texas Needs.鈥� Our students participate in a yearlong student-teaching internship with strong mentor support, giving them real world experience that sets them apart from their peers.

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Seeking a Graduate Degree?

We offer master鈥檚 and doctoral programs with various specializations to meet your career goals.

Master's Programs
Doctoral Programs
  • Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction
    • Art education/visual culture
    • Bilingual/ESL education
    • Early childhood education
    • Learning, design & technology
    • Literacy education
    • Mathematics education
    • Science education
    • Teaching/teacher education
  • Ed.D. in professional leadership
    • Health science education
    • K-12 leadership
    • Literacy education
    • Mathematics education
    • Social studies education
    • Special populations
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A Leader in Online Education

As part of a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research institution, we prioritize rigorous, relevant coursework to support student success. Whether virtual or face-to-face, students can be confident in the quality of our instruction. In 2026, we earned a from U.S. News & World Report for our online master鈥檚 degree programs. We鈥檙e dedicated to flexibility to meet students鈥� needs. Pick a program that鈥檚 right for you!

News & Features

  • Woman with regalia sitting in front of a cougar statue

    Fall 2025 UH College of Education Graduates Share their Stories

    "The College of Education has helped me feel more confident and prepared for my next chapter," said Chantel Le, a health major graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Read more about the College's top graduates.

  • Sheng Kuan Chung

    Art Education Professor Wins National Award

    Professor Sheng Kuan Chung earned the Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Art Education Association鈥檚 Asian Art and Culture Interest Group. 鈥淭he recognition strengthens my conviction that art education is not solely about teaching the subject matter,鈥� he said.

  • Mikel Cole

    Associate Professor Selected for Fulbright Exchange in Romania

    Mikel Cole, a professor of bilingual/ESL education, will work with doctoral students at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University to improve their research and media literacy skills. 鈥淭his feels like such a gift,鈥� he said.

  • Alex Hernandez and Justin Burris

    Full Circle: The Student Becomes The Teacher

    Growing up, Alex Hernandez (left) found inspiration in his elementary school teacher, Justin Burris. Years later as a struggling UH student, Hernandez connected with Burris, now a professor, to help him fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher himself.

Short Takes

A sampling of faculty, staff, student and alumni happenings:

At least nine alumni have won Teacher of the Year (TOY) awards for 2025-26:  Ashley Acosta, Thornwood Elementary in Spring Branch ISD (TOY); Nicole Benavides, Seven Lakes Junior High in Katy ISD (First Year TOY); Kyra Enders, Pecan Grove Elementary in Fort Bend ISD (Rookie TOY); Taylor Lloyd, Fort Settlement Middle School in Fort Bend ISD (Rookie TOY); Ruby Mendez, Madden Elementary in Fort Bend ISD (Rookie TOY); Maria Perez, E. A. Jones Elementary in Fort Bend ISD (Rookie TOY); Gabriela Santiago, James C. Neill Elementary School in Fort Bend ISD (Rookie TOY); Savannah Torres, Barbara Bennett Elementary in Alvin ISD (Rookie TOY) and Crystal Washington, Springwoods Village Middle School in Spring ISD (TOY).

Three-time alum Monica Gonzalez, an associate professor of mathematics education at East Carolina University, released the book 鈥淧romoting Equitable Math Instruction: Exploring Elementary Teachers鈥� Stories.鈥�

Brendan Thompson, who earned a M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction in 2023 and a B.S. in health in 2020, won the 2025 Emerging Professional Award from the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 

Two faculty members earned promotions in fall 2025:  Bulent Dogan鈥痶o clinical full professor and Anne Katz鈥痶o clinical full professor.

By the Numbers

  • 900+CUIN students
  • 95%Overall passing rate on certification exams (TEA)
  • 1.5MHouston-area K-12 students
  • 1stFounding member of US PREP reform coalition
  • 3-Time WinnerTeacher Education 鈥淒istinguished Program鈥� (ATE)
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Contact Us

Department of Curriculum & Instruction
91视频 College of Education
McElhinney Hall                             
3623 Cullen Blvd., Room 3001                   
Houston, TX 77204-5023 
Department phone: 713-743-0958