Faculty and students in the
College of Education and Health Professions are very active in conducting,
publishing, and presenting research in their fields. Here at the college, we
also have several important centers that focus on the pressing educational
topics of the day, including healthy living and longevity, educational policy
research, and ESL education.
Center for Bilingual and ESL Education
Created in response to the growing number of English language learners, the Center for Bilingual Education strives to increase the number of qualified bilingual and ESL teachers in Texas
Center for Healthy Living and Longevity
At the Center for Healthy Living and Longevity, faculty from a variety of different disciplines collaborate to help improve health and functioning throughout the lifespan
Center for K-16 Education Policy and Research
The mission of the Center for K-16 Education Policy and Research is to produce and disseminate cutting-edge research on K-16 education to inform education policy and practice
Southwest Center for Mind, Brain, and Education
The Southwest Center Mind, Brain, and Education explores how advances in neuroscience, genetics, and cognitive science can influence educational practices and leadership
The Center for Social Studies Education
The center is dedicated to advancing social studies education research, teacher preparation, and outreach to K-12 learners and their teachers