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Welcome to the College of Education at the University of Memphis, where our legacy of excellence spans over a century. Founded in 1912, we're more than just educators; we're innovators in educational research, counseling, and leadership development. At the forefront of shaping futures, our diverse programs prepare students for impactful roles not only in classrooms but also in leadership positions across education and beyond. Whether you're passionate about transforming teaching methodologies, conducting cutting-edge research, guiding individuals through counseling, or leading organizational change, our college offers the expertise and opportunities to ignite your potential and make a lasting difference. Join us in redefining what it means to shape the future of education and leadership—explore, engage, and elevate your aspirations with us today.


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Applied Behavior Analysis - Minor

Art Education - Master's (MAT) 

Autism Studies - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Master's (MS)

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling - Master's (MS)

College and Career Counseling - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Counselor Education and Supervision - Doctoral (PhD)

Counseling Psychology - Doctoral (PhD)

Design and Development - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Disability Studies - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Educational Psychology and Research - Minor / Master's (MS) / Doctoral (PhD)

Elementary Education (K-5) - Bachelor's (BSEd) / Master's (MAT)

Higher Ed and Adult Education - Doctoral (EdD)

Higher Education Instruction - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Human Computer Interaction - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (7 Concentrations):

Integrated Early Childhood Education - Bachelor's (BSEd) / Master's (MAT) 

Integrative Studies: Educational Careers - Bachelor's (BSEd)

Integrative Studies: Secondary Math - Bachelor's (BSEd)

Integrative Studies: Youth Development - Bachelor's (BSEd)

K-12 Education - Minor

K-12 Educational Technology - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

K-12 Educational Leadership - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Leadership and Policy Studies - Doctoral (EdD)

Literacy Leadership and Coaching - Graduate Certificate

Multi-Tier Systems of Support - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Physical Education - Master's (MAT)

Qualitative Studies in Education - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Quantitative Studies in Educational Research - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

School Administration and Supervision - Master's (MS)

School Counseling - Graduate Certificate (non-degree) / Master's (MS)

School Library Information Specialist - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

STEM Teacher Leadership - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Secondary Education (6-12) - Master's (MAT)

Special Education: Interventionist/Comprehensive - Bachelor's (BSEd) / Graduate Certificate (non-degree) / Master's (MAT)

Student Affairs Administration - Master's (MS)

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - Master's (MAT)

Urban Education - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling - Master's (MS)

World Languages - Master's (MAT)

 


COE News

- December 16, 2024 -

Dr. Mashetta Brazley-Rodgers

Urban Education Celebrates 10 Years Since First Graduates

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - This week, program alumni, current students and faculty from the College of Education's Urban Education program gathered to celebrate the 10 Year anniversary of the first graduates, honoring the program’s legacy of innovation and research in the field of Urban Education.

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- December 12, 2024 -

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Bettencourt Received ACPA Funding for Student Affairs Research

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dr. Genia Bettencourt from the University of Memphis College of Education (COE) is one of the recipients of the 2024-2025 Senior Scholars grants from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Bettencourt and her colleague Dr. Lauren Irwin from the University of Tennessee Knoxville plan to use the funding to research the experiences of mid-level personnel in higher education.

 

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- December 10, 2024 -

Winners of OTECP Residency Awards for November 2024

Student / Mentor / Supervisor of the Month: November 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (OTECP) is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Supervisor of the Month for November 2024: Alexandra Cruz, Dustin Duren and Dr. LaSheba Hilliard.

 

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- December 9, 2024 -

Lambuth Model Classroom

Model Classroom Opens on Lambuth Campus

JACKSON, Tenn. – Pre-residency teaching candidates at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus now have a tool to better prepare them for advanced coursework and residency. Faculty in the College of Education (COE) announced the completion of a model classroom at Varnell Jones Hall, creating an atypical classroom for education students.

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- November 27, 2024 -

UofM Column

Student / Mentor / Supervisor of the Month: September 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (OTECP) is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teacher, Mentor Teacher and Supervisor of the Month for October 2024: Chasity Partee, Lena Ross and Crystal White.

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