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UTA's College of Education is one of the nation's top schools for education professionals. We prepare educators for leadership in K-12 classrooms and schools, higher education, and educational policy.
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The deadline to apply for Fall 2023 graduation for eligible students is Oct. 2, 2023. Log into your MyMav student account, select the "Academic Progress" tile, and select "Apply for Graduation" to get started.
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Find your fit and learn about our programs. No matter what your goals are, our bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, or certificate or certification programs can help you get there.

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Undergraduate Degrees

Explore our bachelor's degree programs and certification options for freshmen and undergraduate transfer students.

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Certificates and Certifications

Complete a state-approved Texas certification program to become a teacher or principal; empower Hispanic student success via our HSI Certificate; or learn about our undergraduate interdisciplinary leadership minor/certificate.

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Online Programs

Complete your graduate degree or certification through one of our 100%, fully online programs.

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New Certificate Programs

Explore the ways technology can personalize online learning, streamline teaching practices, and create educational opportunities that are more interactive for all learners through our new, 100% online Certificate in Instructional and Learning Design Technology, or learn to empower Latino student success with our new, Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate. 

Instructional and Learning Design Technology Certificate (100% Online) Hispanic Serving Leadership Graduate Preparation Certificate

What We Offer

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Vibrant Community

Arlington is located outside Dallas and Forth Worth and is home to the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers and more.
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We have 300+ campus organizations to choose, including the College of Education Student Ambassadors.
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Early Field Experiences in Local Schools

Get hands-on experience working with school age students. Our 5-year retention rate for new teachers is 80.1%, one of the highest...
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Flexible Classes

Courses are offered in-person (day and evening) with many programs offered fully online.
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AAQEP Accredited & Nationally Ranked

Many of our programs are AAQEP accredited and nationally ranked. UTA is also an associate member of UCEA, the University Council...
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The Student Experience

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UTA was the perfect fit! I chose to attend because it was close to home, all my expenses were covered, and the education program is amazing.

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My favorite professor has been Dr. Kathleen Tice. She has so much knowledge to share and you can feel her passion for literacy and the students...

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Meet Raven

My favorite thing about the College of Education are the people. Everyone here is so friendly and always willing to help if you need it. We also get a...

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One thing I believe a prospective Education student needs to know is that you are not alone! If there is something you do not understand, your...

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<p>My first semester at UTA I was very scared of being the 'new' student and going from a community college to a big university like UTA. Do not be...

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I grew up in Arlington, so UTA has always been visible. When it came time to choose a college, I knew UTA would be a great choice!

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My favorite thing about the College of Education would be my peers. I feel that we all understand each other because of our purpose in becoming...

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Academic Excellence

Our programs are nationally ranked and led by faculty and staff teams who are committee to student success, scholarship, and community engagement.

#2

Master of Education in the nation

Intelligent.com ranked UTA’s M.Ed. No. 2 in the U.S. It also ranked the online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction No. 5 in the nation for 2021.

Top 50

U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Programs & Online Master's Degree

The college was ranked for best online M.Ed. (#43), best online M.Ed. for veterans (#16), and best online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (#19) in the nation. Also, the college was placed on the...

#5

For Transfer Student Enrollment

(U.S. News & World Report)

15,000+

College of Education Alumni

Over 15,000 individual have completed programs through the UTA College of Education since 1975.

#4

Best Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

(College Choice, 2023)

94%

Teacher Certification Exam Pass Rate

Educator Preparation Program pass rates for the TEA's Content Exams and Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) Exams (2017-2022).

A+

Top Teacher Prep Program

The National Council on Teacher Quality gave UTA an A+ grade and named UTA a top teacher prep program in it's book "Start Here to Become a Teacher."

#13

Best Online Master's Degrees in Curriculum and Instruction

(Best Accredited Colleges, 2023)

99% + 93%

Principal Certification Exams' Pass Rate

In 2022, 99% of students passed the TEA's Performance Assessment for School Leaders exam and 95% passed the Principal as Instructional Leader exam on the first two attempts.

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College of Education News

2 August

Fall Welcome Back Events

Two fall kickoff events are set for the Fall 2023 semester.

30 August

Study Abroad is 'Learning You Can Touch and Feel'

UTA delegation reflects on memorable three-week study abroad experience in Kenya.

20 June

Long-Standing Research Project Evolves into Podcast

"In Schools, Outta Pocket" aims to share schooling experiences of Black, Brown families and discuss the ways they experience exclusion and...

25 January

UTA M.Ed. Online Programs Again Earn National Praise

U.S. News & World Report ranks UTA's online graduate programs among nation’s Top 50 list. 

31 July

We're Moving!

Starting Fall 2023, all College of Education faculty and staff will call the Hammond-and-Trimble Hall Complex home.


12 December

Teaching Mavericks to Empower Hispanic Students

Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation certificate created by a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

 

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Browse our degree, certificate, and certification options to start your journey toward becoming a Maverick, and view your next steps toward admissions to UTA.

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