Departments
The College of Education at Texas State University offers programs in three academic departments: Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) that includes EC-6, 4-8, and 8-12 ,Special Education, and Bilingual Education teacher preparation programs; Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS) that includes School and Family Counseling, School Psychology, Adult and Developmental Education, and Educational Administration programs; and Health and Human Performance (HHP) that includes Exercise Science, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation programs.

Educator Preparation and Certification
Teacher preparation constitutes the largest proportion of programming in the College of Education and is a campus-wide commitment at Texas State. Historically, Texas State University has been and continues to the the largest university-based teacher preparation entity in Texas. Many academic departments offer core curriculum courses and major/minor courses, while the College of Education offers courses necessary for educator certification. Programs leading to teacher certification are available for elementary, middle, high school and all-level teachers.

Degrees and Programs

The College of Education also offers a strong array of degrees and programs outside of educator preparation. The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS) offers degrees and certificates for Licensed Professional Counseling and Developmental and Adult Education. The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) offers degrees and programs in Exercise and Sports Science, Athletic Training, Athletic Training with a Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis, Health and Fitness Management, Health and Wellness Promotion, Recreation Administration, and Therapeutic Recreation.

Doctoral Studies

The College of Education offers four doctoral degree programs in the following areas:  School Improvement Ph.D.; Adult, Professional, and Community Education Ph.D; Developmental Education Ph.D.; and Developmental Education Ed.D.