Graduate Programs and Specializations
The graduate programs in the College of Education are managed by each department and are part of the University of Texas at Austin Graduate School. These programs are designed for advanced study in areas related to education, human development, counseling, administration, health promotion, and kinesiology.
Students interested in learning more about or applying to these programs should contact the Graduate Coordinator in the respective department or program, as well as the UT Graduate School.
Curriculum & Instruction
Graduate Coordinator
Office: SZB 436
Phone: (512) 471-3747
Email: sflynn@austin.utexas.edu
Specializations
Curriculum & Instruction offers Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, and Master of Education degrees in the following specializations:
- Bilingual-Bicultural Education
- Cultural Studies in Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Language and Literacy Studies
- Learning Technologies
- Physical Education Teacher Education
- Social Studies Education
- STEM Education
Visit the C&I department website for more information.
Educational Administration
Graduate Coordinator
Hortensia Palomares
Office: SZB 374
Phone: 512-475-8570
Email: hpalomares@austin.utexas.edu
Units
Educational Administration offers Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, Master of Education amd Certification* degrees in the following units:
- Program in Higher Education Leadership (PHEL)
- Public School Executive Leadership (PSEL)
* Certification is part of the Principalship Program and Cooperative Superintendency Program.
Visit the EDA department website for more information.
Educational Psychology
Graduate Coordinator
Office: SZB 504C
Phone: (512) 471-2752
Email: vstockwell@austin.utexas.edu
Specializations
Educational Psychology offers degrees in the following specializations:
Master's Programs
- Counselor Education (MEd)
- Human Development, Culture, and Learning Sciences (MA or MEd)
- Quantitative Methods (MA or MEd)
- School Psychology (MA)
Doctoral Programs
- Counseling Psychology Program
- Human Development, Culture, and Learning Sciences
- Quantitative Methods
- School Psychology Program
Visit the EDP department website for more information.
Kinesiology and Health Education
Graduate Coordinator
Tan Thai
Office: BEL 710
Phone: (512) 232-6015
Email: tan_thai@austin.utexas.edu
Specializations
Kinesiology and Health Education offers degrees in the following specializations:
Undegraduate Programs
- Applied Movement Science
- Athletic Training Education
- Division of Physical Education
- Exercise Science
- Health Promotion
- Physical Culture and Sports
- Sport Management
Graduate Programs
- Exercise Science
- Health Behavior and Health Education
- Interdisciplinary Sport Studies
- Sport Management
Visit the KHE department website for more information.
Special Education
Graduate Coordinator
Stephanie Hill Townsend
Office: SZB 306D
Phone: (512) 471-9857
Email: stephhilltownsend@austin.utexas.edu
Specializations
Special Education offers degrees in the following specializations:
Master's Programs
- Autism & Developmental Disabilities
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Learning Disabilities & Behavioral Disorders
- Multicultural Special Education
- Rehabilitation Counselor Education
Doctoral Programs
- Autism & Developmental Disabilities
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Learning Disabilities & Behavioral Disorders
- Multicultural Special Education
- Rehabilitation Counselor Education
Visit the SPED department website for more information.