school of Education
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Education is to provide students in professional education and other human services with a quality education through academic, cultural, and leadership experiences, and to provide leadership through scholarship and service to the extended community and profession. Programs in School of Education prepare students for challenging, gratifying, and socially significant careers in education, counseling, and psychology. In additional to its teaching function, the program has a strong service commitment to public schools and human service agencies.
Programs
The School of Education offers baccalaureate programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Psychology and Master's degrees in Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (MEd), Counseling (MEd), Counseling Psychology (MS), Psychology (MS) and a Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) degree.
The School of Education's academic programs are organized into the following areas:
Degree programs offered include the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in:
- All-Level Special Education w/EC-6 Generalist
- EC-6 Generalist w/ESL Certification
- Middle School Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies Certification
- Middle School Mathematics Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Master of Science (MS) with majors in
- Experimental Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counselor)
- Licensed Psychological Associate
- Master of Education (MEd ) degree with concentrations in:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Counseling (School Counselor)
- Educational Administration
- Specialist in School Psychology (SSP)
Several teaching supplemental and professional certificates are also offered in conjunction with different academic departments.
The School of Education is home to the University's Counseling Services. Counseling Services consists of The Community Counseling and Family Therapy Center (a graduate Counseling and Psychology practicum clinic offering personal counseling to the area community) and the Counseling Center (offering personal counseling and education to students and employees as well as consultation and training to staff).
Contact
Dr. Jeffery Kirk
School Director
Ms. Harriet Ott
Administrative Assistant
North Campus
254.519.5464
hott@ct.tamus.edu

