Departments The College of Education contains three academic departments. These are Curriculum and instruction (C&I): Educational Administration and Psychological Services (EAPS); and Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER). The College of Education offers two doctoral degree programs. One is a Doctor of Philosophy degree in School Improvement and the other is a Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Adult, Professional, and Community Education.
Mission Teacher preparation was the original mission of Southwest Texas Normal School when it was chartered in 1899, and today faculty members in the College of Education continue to focus their efforts on this primary mission. Over the last century, the mission of the College has expanded to include the professional preparation of educators at the master's and doctorate levels as well as the preparation of professionals in other fields such as recreation administration, health and wellness promotion, athletic training, health and fitness management, licensed professional counseling, and adult and developmental education.
Teacher Education Teacher education is a campus-wide commitment at Texas State. many academic departments offer core curriculum courses and major/minor courses, and the College of Education offers the certification courses. Programs leading to teacher certification are available for elementary, middle, high school and all-level teachers. These are:
- Early Childhood through Grade Four (EC-4)
- Grade Four through Grade Eight (4-8)
- Grade Eight through Grade 12 (8-12)
- All-Level (EC-12)
- Special Education
Students seeking the 8-12 or All-level certificate will complete an academic major of their choice in the appropriate department. Within the HPER Department in the College of Education, students may acquire certificates to teach Physical Education or Health.
Doctoral Studies The College of Education offers two doctoral degree programs. One is a Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in School Improvement, and the other is a Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Adult, Professional, and Community Education.