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For more information about the Doctor of Education program, please contact:

Dr. Jon Kirwan 713-942-5996 [email protected]

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• A baccalaureate degree and master's degree from accredited institutions of higher education with a GPA in graduate study of 3.25 or above
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended with the exception of UST transcripts - Official transcripts are sent (by mail or electronically) directly from the institution to the University of St. Thomas. UST transcripts will be automatically retrieved by Graduate Admissions.
• No GRE required
• These letters should come from different sources, e.g., professional and academic
• There is no provided format
• Individuals writing the recommendation email letters directly to the Office of Admissions at  [email protected] .
• Include demonstration of leadership skills and abilities as well as professional and/or personal commitment to ethics.
• A 500-word (or two full pages double-spaced) written statement of purpose reflecting the understanding of the nature, function, and responsibility of Christian and/or virtue-based leadership in K-12 schools, higher education, non-profits, and other education or business-related fields, and current challenges to this vision of leadership.

An interview may be included in the admission process once all application materials are received.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Permanent residents are eligible to apply and must submit the following in addition to the information listed above. The Ed.D. in Leadership program course sequence includes 6 credit-hours per semester during years one and two. Year three semesters may have either 6 or 9 hours each and satisfy dissertation and degree completion.

• Proof of English proficiency: International applicants (except those who are from countries where English is the only official language, or those who have earned degrees from regionally-accredited U.S. institutions) are required to submit proof of English proficiency.
• Official evaluation of transcripts and diplomas:  International applicants must have all transcripts and diplomas evaluated by an accredited evaluation agency. Preferred evaluation agencies are SDR Educational Consultants, World Education Services (WES), and Spantran. Reports must include course-by-course evaluations and grade point average equivalents.
• Front and back copy of valid Permanent Residency card
• Reading – High 22-30
• Listening – High 22-30
• Speaking – Good 26–30
• Writing – Good 24-30
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Next Start: Summer 2024

Application Priority Deadline:  April 17, 2024

Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

• The application, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts and resume must be received no later than May 15, 2024.

Ed.D. Tuition

We offer one price for the three-year program. This flat rate tuition is an innovative pricing plan that constructs the same tuition amount per semester.

3-Year Cost $49,950 ($5,550 Per Semester)

Tuition includes

• 54 coursework credit hours

Monthly payment plans are available. You may also be eligible for student loans. The first step is filing a FAFSA at fafsa.gov to determine your eligibility. Contact a financial aid counselor in our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to learn more at 713-525-2170.

The School of Education and Human Services offers several scholarships each fall semester.

Throughout his over 30 years of experience in public and higher education, Ray Garcia, Ed.D. has worked in a variety of administrative capacities including: Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Educational Leadership in California State University East Bay, Dean of a Corporate University, Chief Academic Officer in an urban school district, Executive Director for Information Technology, Director of Accountability, Director of Staff Development as well as a Knowledge and Evaluation Manager for a non-profit in San Francisco. He began his educational career as an elementary and middle school teacher and subsequently assumed the role of school principal. The focus of Dr. Garcia’s career is working with teachers, principals and district leaders on the school improvement process.

His work with school leaders concentrates on approaches to sustaining school improvement efforts for English Language Learners, leadership training on optimizing staff commitment, and diversity training on leveraging cultural traits for enhancing school performance.

Dr. Garcia’s research interests target the building of leadership capacity to transform entrenched organizational patterns into potent new ways of being and doing in educational settings. In addition to his current book on Bridging the English Learner Achievement Gap, he has published in scholarly journals and is a noted speaker and trainer at national and state forums. His work is guided by the philosophy that leaders can readily take action to alter a school’s culture belief system by creating experiences to achieve desired results.

Ed.D. Faculty Advisory Committee

Information Sessions for the Doctoral Program in Ethical Leadership are an excellent opportunity to hear how this program suits your career goals.  The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) program offers separate specializations in K-12 Leadership, Higher Education Leadership for Community Colleges and Universities, and other education-related fields including non-profits.

Come hear and see what makes us different. Dr. Garcia, Director, and a current student in the program will give you details and first-hand experience of the collaborative model, rigorous curriculum and benchmarks to success.

Upcoming Dates:

Open House Location

All information sessions are held in the Carol Tatkon Board Room, first floor, Malloy Hall .

For directions and parking, please visit stthom.edu/CampusMap and stthom.edu/Parking . (Malloy Hall - building #11)

For more information about the program, information sessions, or campus visits, contact:

• Maria Younger:   [email protected]
• Dr. Ray Garcia:   [email protected]

Semester Schedules

• Spring 2024

Offering two tracks, this unique program blends the best of classical thought and wisdom with modern leadership theory. This program is designed for those seeking leadership roles in K-12 and higher education, business-related fields, medical education, non-profits, religious education, and prison education.

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This 66-hour doctoral program prepares students to conduct research and generate scholarship aimed at furthering a critical understanding of higher education and its role in society while providing service to our local, state, and national communities through the improvement of higher education, and in general the furthering of education for all people.

To accomplish those broad aims, the Ph.D. curriculum in Higher Education provides students multi-disciplinary opportunities to develop specific competency in key areas. A solid framework for understanding educational challenges and opportunities; the inherently global nature of all educational experiences and their outcomes; and the critical contribution of rigorous research to adequate policy development; and the connected enterprise of increasing educational opportunity and success among schools, communities, and businesses.

For more information, please visit http://www.uh.edu/education/degree-programs/higher-ed-phd/ .

Admission Requirements

The College of Education takes into consideration a number of criteria when determining admission, including prior college or university performance, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores and statement of intent. All applicants must abide by the minimum qualifications for admissions to a master’s or doctoral program. All graduate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to the University. For more information, visit http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/international-students/english-proficiency/ .

An applicant is responsible for ensuring that all required materials for the evaluation of admissions are received by the College before the program’s deadline. If the application is not complete by the program’s deadline, it will not be evaluated for the admissions. Full details of the online application process can be found at www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/how-to-apply .

Applicant checklist:

• Complete online graduate application including statement of interest, resume/c.v., writing sample, letters of recommendation, and application fee payment
• Official transcripts from all previous college/university work sent to the UH Graduate School.
• Official reporting of GRE scores taken in the last five years
• International students have additional documentation requirements which can be found at www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/international-students/

Grade Point Average Requirements

Admission requirements for the College of Education require a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.6 for undergraduate coursework or over the last 60 credit hours of coursework. The College requires a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for graduate coursework. The College’s admission committees evaluate all credentials submitted by applicants to determine a student’s ability and potential to succeed in graduate study. In addition, the committee is interested in the applicant’s potential to contribute to his/her program of study and the University community as a whole.

Please visit the program’s Admission Application Instructions page for more information

Degree Requirements

Credit hours required for this degree: 66.0

The curriculum for the HELPS Ph.D. program involves the completion of specific coursework that includes foundations of psychological and educational theory, statistics, and research methodology. Completion of the program typically requires three years of full time study, inclusive of coursework, candidacy research project, comprehensive exam, and dissertation.

Since degree plans are enhanced periodically to support continuous improvement planning objectives, students will follow their approved degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, approved degree plan. The most current sample degree plan and academic benchmarks are provided below.

In the first two full years of studies (i.e., fall, spring and summer in each year), students in the HELPS doctoral program are required to complete at least 6 hours of coursework each term (i.e., Fall, Spring, and Summer) to satisfy doctoral residency requirements. Students should reference the schedule of course offerings and, in consultation, identify the courses required for a given term.

Program Core Requirements (30 hours)

• CUST 8378 - Current Issues in Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
• CUST 8375 - Hist & Phil of Higher Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 7371 - Higher Educ Law Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8331 - Finance in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8332 - Student Dev in Post Sec. Inst Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8338 - Admin Higher Educ Multiculset Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8355 - Policy Pol & Gov of Education Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8360 - Studies Post Secondary Educatn Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8397 - Sem Top Ed Ldshp&Cul St Credit Hours: 3.0
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Research Methods Core Requirements (15 hours)

• EDRS 8380 - Rsch Mthds in Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
• EDRS 8382 - Statistical Analyses in Eductn Credit Hours: 3.0
• SAER 8320 - Ethnog Mthds Educ Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8330 - Statistical Analyses Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8322 - Advanced Ethnographic Methods Credit Hours: 3.0

Independent Research Requirements (9 hours min)

Students in the HELPS program are required to satisfy two major research requirements:

• the candidacy research paper, and
• a doctoral dissertation.

Both of these projects typically involve the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and/or qualitative data.

• SAER 8388 - Sem-Res Ed Ldshp Pol St Credit Hours: 3.0
• ELCS 8399 - Doctoral Dissertation Credit Hours: 3.0 (for a total of at least 6 hours)

Specialization Electives (minimum 12 hours)

Students in the program are required to pursue one of the four Areas of Specialization within the program. These areas include Equity and Social Justice, International Perspectives, Policy and Politics, and Research Methods. Although all students in the program gain some background in these areas through the Program Area Core courses, students within each area add to their expertise by selecting electives relevant to a particular area of specialization. For these electives, students are encouraged to pursue coursework pertinent to their individual career goals, including courses offered by faculty within the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department as well as courses offered by other departments in the College of Education, and those related to the fields of sociology, economics, political science, and other behavioral and social sciences. These electives should be identified in consultation with the student’s academic advisor.

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Professional Development Activities

Students in the HELPS program are required to satisfy a Professional Development requirement during their first year in the program. Students are required to complete a separate Residency Report for the Fall and Spring terms of their first year in the program that will serve to satisfy their doctoral residency/professional development requirement. These forms must be approved by the student’s academic advisor, the chair of the department, and the Dean or his/her designee.

The following professional development activities are required for doctoral students in the HELPS program. Activities completed each term should be listed on separate Residency Reports for each term. Students should consult with their advisor regarding selection of additional activities that will augment their academic preparation in scholarship, teaching, and service, such as attending presentations of scholarly speakers at the University of Houston or elsewhere (e.g., Rice University, the Medical Center, in the community), assisting other doctoral students with data collection, etc. 

• Attend at least one defense of a candidacy research proposal in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Attend at least one defense of a candidacy research final paper in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Attend at least one defense of a dissertation proposal in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Attend at least one defense of a dissertation final paper in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Attendance at a local, state, or national conference that pertains to education or a relevant social science. The sessions attended may be listed as additional activities.

• Attendance at the Houston Symposium for Research in Education, sponsored by the College of Education, when it is offered
• Membership in the Graduate Students Organization
• Student membership in a professional organization (e.g., American Educational Research Association, American Association for the Study of Higher Education)

Candidacy Research Paper

HELPS doctoral students must complete a candidacy research paper before they are eligible to have their Comprehensive Examination Portfolio submission materials officially reviewed. Students are expected to conduct a research project within the general domain of higher education. The scope of this research project should be equivalent to what would be expected from a master’s level thesis. Students who previously have completed a Master’s Thesis may petition to have the thesis count for the candidacy research requirement and should consult with their academic advisor regarding this matter.

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Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction

Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) in curriculum and instruction focusing on urban education, to apply for this program, please visit the cuin graduate admissions page..

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to meet today’s educational challenges in multicultural urban settings. The Houston metropolitan area, with 1.5 million K-12 students, is a laboratory of practice for our Ph.D. students from nearby and from around the world.

Graduates of the Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction typically pursue the following careers:

• University faculty members
• Researchers in educational settings
• Curriculum design experts
• Content area and program evaluation directors
• Advocates for policy improvements

Innovation, diversity and excellence characterize this Ph.D. program — where our location in the most diverse region in the country allows for inquiry on critical real-world issues. UH is recognized as one of only three national Tier One Hispanic-serving public research universities. It is also designated as an Asian-American serving institution.

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction is a 66-hour doctoral program focused on urban education with specializations in the following areas:

• Art Education
• Bilingual/ESL Education
• Early Childhood Education 
• Learning, Design and Technology
• Mathematics Education
• Literacy Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies/Social Education 
• Teaching/Teacher Education

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Counseling psychology doctoral program.

The University of Houston's Counseling Psychology doctoral program generates new knowledge and trains community-engaged change agents. We provide our students the tools they need to help others navigate the modern world. Our students have the opportunity to contribute to unique research opportunities in behavioral health, multiculturalism and social justice. Situated within one of the nation's most diverse cities, we have developed relationships with a variety of unique practicum locations, including several within the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center.

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About the Program

The Counseling Psychology doctoral program trains psychologists to become health service psychologists and psychological researchers. Our nationally recognized and competitive program offers a challenging curriculum, a supportive student environment, student-faculty mentorship, excellent and diverse sites for clinical training, and multiple opportunities for research.

The following faculty are currently accepting new students:

Dr. blake allan, dr. consuelo arbona, dr. virmarie correa-fernández, dr. marcel de dios, dr. nathan grant smith, option: health psychology emphasis.

For those Counseling Psychology doctoral students who wish to add a Health Psychology Emphasis to their doctoral training, there is additional coursework that can be integrated into your program. This 15-hour minor includes three courses (two required and one elective) and two semesters of clinical health psychology practicum (which can be one of the practicum placements already included in the doctoral program). Hence, this is only an addition of nine credit hours. It is also possible to gain exposure to this topic by taking one or two courses. For more details on this option, please see pages 11-12 of the doctoral program handbook available on this website.

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• 5 - 6 years to complete the degree
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What will I learn while attending the counseling psychology program?

Students develop professional leadership, ethical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills through:

• Candidacy research project
• Comprehensive exam
• Dissertation

Since degree plans change periodically, students will follow the degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, approved degree plan. Students enter the program with either a Master’s or Undergraduate degree. Please see page 13 of the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Program Handbook for the most current sample degree plans.

What can I do with my degree?

The program offers the preparation necessary for students to apply for licensure as psychologists in Texas. Our graduates are employed in settings such as:

• Colleges and University Psychology Departments
• University and College Counseling Centers
• Community Agencies
• Private Practice
• K-12 schools

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The following is a collection of important documents and other resources

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Counseling Psychology Faculty

The following is a list of current counseling psychology faculty:.

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Dr. Chakema Carmack

Dr. robert h. mcpherson.

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The Counseling Psychology faculty's research ranges from stress and coping in the LGBTQ community and tobacco cessation to minority stress and health disparities. Visit the PHLS Research Portal to learn more about our diverse interests and discover faculty pursuing answers to the questions that matter to you.

Feel free to contact faculty directly to learn more about their research. You can find contact information in the Research Portal or by visiting the COE Faculty Directory .

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Financial Aid

All Counseling Psychology doctoral students are encouraged to apply for scholarships through the UH and the College of Education. To learn more about how to fund your graduate studies, visit the Graduate Funding page .

Graduate Tuition Fellowship

Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF) provides tuition remission for 9 credit hours, during the academic year, to students who enroll in at least 9 credit hours. During the summer term, GTFs are contingent upon available budget. Not all years in the graduate program may be covered by this program.

Assistantships

Graduate appointments are usually available to students during the first two years of graduate studies. The program doesn't cover mandatory fees or course fees. Not all years in the graduate program are covered by this program. 

To learn more about funding your education, contact the COE's College of Graduate Studies at  [email protected]  or call 713-743-7676.

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Houston, Texas

Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and one of the nation's most diverse cities. This fact benefits our students and faculty both personally and professionally. Home to more than 100 different nationalities and where more than 60 different languages are spoken, Houston is the perfect environment to practice what you're learning in the classroom. The city also boasts more than 12,000 theater seats and 11,000 diverse restaurants featuring cuisines from around the globe (Don't know where to start? Just ask a Houstonian, and they're sure to bombard you with at least a dozen places to eat.) 

Houston is bustling with culture, energy and offers something for everyone inside and outside the classroom.

(Background photo: “ Metropolis ” by eflon is licensed under CC BY 2.0 .)

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Ready to Apply?

Are you ready to apply to the University of Houston Counseling Psychology doctoral program ? Yes? You can learn more about the application process by visiting the College of Education's Graduate Admissions page  or jump right into the application process by visiting the UH's How to Apply to Graduate School page .

If you need more information about the Counseling Psychology program, we are here to help. You can always contact the COE Office of Graduate Studies by phone at 713-743-7676  or by email .

The Counseling Psychology doctoral program is a member of UH's Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences department .

Training and Program Director:  Dr. Consuelo Arbona

UH College of Education Stephen Power Farish Hall 3657 Cullen Blvd., Room 491 Houston, TX 77204-5023

Undergraduate: [email protected] or 713-743-5000 Graduate: [email protected] or 713-743-7676 General: [email protected] or 713-743-5010

*Questions related to the program’s accreditation status should be directed to:

The Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-5979 [email protected] http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/

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Higher education leadership and policy.

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The Program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy (PHELP) is devoted to the scholarly study of higher education, its students and institutions, and its place in society. This program prepares, trains, and educates students to become researchers in academia and the private sector. 

Our faculty and students are in the vanguard of understanding and shaping the dynamic environment of higher education now and in the future. Higher education is being reconceived and reorganized through:

• increased access and challenges in retention and completion for more diverse student communities,
• intensified accountability and governmental oversight,
• the need for lifelong avenues of learning and re-training, and
• the opportunities presented by digital innovations both in and out of the classroom.

Students seeking a Ph.D. receive a thorough grounding in the functioning of postsecondary institutions and in the skills of administration, decision-making, and leadership. They develop an understanding of the particular role of postsecondary institutions in society as both distributors and creators of knowledge, the historical context from which those institutions have emerged, and the ethical considerations that must surround and guide the enterprise.

Finally, the program prepares doctoral students to be consumers and producers of postsecondary research and scholarship, while socializing students towards possible careers in academia and higher education leadership. This degree emphasizes preparation for a research career in which the graduate will add to the core of knowledge that is the basis for informed practice. The curriculum is oriented toward the development of theory and research skills in a variety of methodologies and includes a strong secondary emphasis in a cognate field of study.

This program starts in the fall semester. Inquiries: [email protected]

Application Requirements

All graduate students are required to apply to the state application system ApplyTexas. We strongly encourage you to start this process well in advance of the deadline to allow us time to process your information. Visit our “ How to Apply ” page.

The GRE is no longer required for those applying for admission to the PHEL Ph.D. program. If applicants choose to submit GRE scores, they will not be reviewed or considered by the admissions committee.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree  from an accredited U.S. institution, or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution in education, the social sciences, or related field. 
• why you are interested in a doctoral degree in the Program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy (PHELP) at UT Austin;
• what life experiences have contributed to your decision to apply to our program;
• what personal experiences, achievements, and accomplishments would compel the department to evaluate your contributions to the University’s diversity mission;
• what type of research you would be interested in conducting and which faculty member(s) you would like to work with; and
• what your career aspirations are once you complete your degree. 
• Submission of a 4-6 page writing sample  (e.g., master’s thesis, published article, paper prepared for a professional conference, etc.) after you receive an acknowledgment email from the Graduate School). This email will also contain your UT EID. Please upload your writing sample to the “Miscellaneous Admissions Document” section .

Degree Requirements

Upon satisfactory completion of at least 30 semester credit hours of the required and elective coursework, preparation begins for Advancement to Candidacy. Upon advancement, the student is authorized by the Department and the Graduate School to proceed with the dissertation. Advancement requires the following:

Mid-Program Review and Specialization Paper The Departmental Mid-Program Review and the Specialization Paper (SP) are required. 

Advancement to Candidacy When the student and the mentor are satisfied that the above requirements have been met, the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee is presented with the coursework completed or planned, the results of the examinations, an abstract of the proposed dissertation, and the proposed chair and membership of the dissertation committee. Upon final approval by the Committee, a recommendation is forwarded to the Graduate School that the student be advanced to candidacy and permitted to proceed with the dissertation.

Learn more about doctoral program milestones on the department’s wiki.

Core Faculty

Teaches topics in civil rights and the intersection of law and policy in education; served as assistant secretary of education for Civil Rights during the Clinton administration.

Examines the effects of state and federal policies on college access and completion outcomes for low-income and underrepresented populations including immigrant and English Learner students.

Higher education finance and policy, with a focus on equity in policymaking processes and the effects of policies Current research topics include: • the differential effects of free college (or Promise) programs on students and higher education in...

Expertise on the intersection of law and educational policies and practices focused on access, diversity, and equity in higher education, including affirmative action, freedom of expression and inclusion, and the use and influence of research in law.

Focuses on student governance and involvement in the areas of college student government, the student body presidency, sorority/fraternity life, equity and justice issues, queer students and issues in higher education, and educational crises and emer...

Bringing the experience of 28 years as dean of the College of Education, Justiz shares his expertise in topics of public policy, the politics of education, and providing equal access for minorities in education.

Interests include academic administration, faculty in higher education, and college student development with research on college teaching and minorities in higher education.

Examines the experiences of faculty of color at predominantly White institutions; mentoring relationships between faculty and Black students; and work-life balance in academia.

Leads the Project MALES (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success Initiative focused on Latino males in education; seeks to advance research-informed policy solutions that enhance educational outcomes for students in secondary and post-seconda...

Studies how to ameliorate social inequities in the United States through higher education policy; focuses on college pathways at broad-access institutions, including community colleges.

The following core faculty will be taking new doctoral students for the 2024-2025 academic year: Dr. Stella M. Flores, Dr. Denisa Gándara, Dr. Liliana M. Garces, Dr. Michael A. Goodman, Dr. Victor Sáenz and Dr. Lauren Schudde.

Affiliated Faculty

Focuses research on student success and graduation initiatives, including innovative college readiness assignments, student success programs and understanding the completion agenda.

Research interests center on student success at community colleges and the effects of enrollment status and developmental education on persistence and completion.

Oversees the Center’s community college relations and serves as a point of contact for state leaders, funders and national higher education organizations.

Interests include higher education policy and planning focused on expanding participation in higher education, improving graduation rates, and ensuring success in the workforce.

Focuses on policies, practices, and interventions that promote social mobility and reduce socioeconomic stratification in K12 and higher education.

Interests include: student affairs administration, professional staff development, college student development, retention programs for students of color.

Teaches courses that examine the intersectionality of culture, organizations, and systems of privilege, power, and difference in higher education.

Executive Director of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, a consortium of community and technical colleges that share a philosophical commitment to support excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership.

Focuses on identifying factors that hinder or promote the success of children and families from vulnerable and underserved populations.

Shares her expertise in student affairs, higher education policy, administration and finance, strategic planning, and leadership development.

Centers research on college student identity development, personal branding for student leaders, and work/life integration for student affairs administrators

Academic technology, technology-enhanced learning, learning technologies, online education, college teaching and learning, course evaluations, design thinking, design pedagogy, learning experience design, and developing expertise in generative AI too...

Focuses on university-wide campus climate initiatives such as developing inclusive classrooms, campus climate issues and support, and recruitment/retention of faculty of color at predominantly white institutions.

Serves as the Associate Director for Student Learning and Development and researches post-qualitative and post-structuralist methodologies, discourse analysis, and gender performance.

Expertise in Title IV policy and administration and higher education fundraising. Focused on issues of college affordability, under-represented student recruitment, and donor relations.

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At a Glance

Program Starts : Fall

Deadline to Apply : December 1

Credit Hours Required : minimum 66 hours including dissertation

Schedule : Full time or part time permitted per discussion with program head

Program Location : On Campus

GRE Required? No

Program Co-coordinator Liliana Garces

Program Co-coordinator Lauren Schudde

Program Co-coordinator Michael Anthony Goodman

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Students are admitted to the Ph.D. program as a Post M.S. student. Each Post M.S. student must choose a core faculty member as mentor who agrees to chair the student's dissertation research committee.

Generally, Ph.D. students are supported at initial salaries of $1,300-$1,700 in direct support for their research and teaching duties. Financial support includes medical insurance and qualifies the student for the lower, Texas-Resident Tuition, a tuition scholarship may also be awarded. This covers up to nine hours of tuition per semester.

The Ph.D. degree requires 52 credit hours of approved study beyond the M.S. degree. These requirements translate to a minimum of 24 credit hours of organized course work (eight 3-credit non-research courses) beyond the Master's Degree plus 28 hours of Ph.D. research and dissertation. It is also possible to obtain the Ph.D. degree without obtaining the M.S. degree. Consult program director for details. A maximum of 100 credit hours as a Ph.D. student also applies. After 100 hours, the student is no longer eligible for the lower, Texas-Resident Tuition.

A Post-M.S. student becomes a Ph.D. student after passing the qualifying examination , which is usually taken after three semesters in residence. The qualifying exam consists of a critical review of a manuscript published in the peer-reviewed literature, and related to the student's research area chosen by the chairman of the student's dissertation committee. The student has 10 calendar days to write a comprehensive critique of the article and then, approximately two weeks after submitting the written critique to the examination committee (consisting of the core faculty members) the student presents and defends the critique in front of the committee. The result is pass (excellent, good or fair) or fail (poor). The examination may be retaken once.

After the student has completed 1-2 years of course work and preliminary research, they prepare a formal research proposal as their Candidacy Exam and select a dissertation committee consisting of a chair, two program faculty members and two faculty members from outside the CEE Department. Members are chosen by agreement between the student, the chair, and the potential member. All committee appointments must be approved by the Program Director and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. A candidacy examination consists of a formal proposal presentation and defense in front of the dissertation committee. The result is pass or fail. If the result is pass, the Ph.D. student becomes a Ph.D. Candidate. Even with a pass, the committee may point out deficiencies in the proposed research and recommend additional course work or require that specific experiments be completed. The exam may be retaken once.

After completing the research and writing the dissertation, the candidate defends the dissertation in a public meeting of the committee, interested faculty, staff, and students. The result is pass or fail with a pass usually being accompanied by recommended changes to the final draft.

Full-time students receiving financial support must register for 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester until they pass the Ph.D. qualifying exam, then students register for 9 credit hours each Fall and Spring and 6 hours each summer semester.

Although all graduate students must maintain a "B" average (GPA 3.0), a Doctoral student should aim for a GPA of 3.5. Any graduate student who earns four "C" grades in graduate courses will be dropped from the Program. Doctoral students who fail to complete their dissertation within five years after completion of the comprehensive examination must retake the exam. For an example Ph.D. course of study click here .

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The Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Houston College of Education prepares compassionate, transformative leaders committed to the success of all students. As part of a Tier One public research university in a diverse, dynamic city, we strive to inform policy and practice to improve outcomes across the educational pipeline. ELPS offers graduate programs for aspiring principals, superintendents, special education professionals, higher education administrators, policymakers and researchers. We also offer undergraduate minors in special populations and Asian American studies.

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The department’s graduate-level programs help educators and other professionals specialize and advance their careers. Our minors help undergraduate students gain critical knowledge and stand out among their peers.

• Ph.D. in higher education leadership & policy studies
• M.Ed. in higher education (offered in-person and online)
• Ed.D. in professional leadership – K-12
• M.Ed. in administration & supervision
• K-12 principal certification-only program
• Ed.D. in professional leadership – special populations
• M.Ed. in special populations
• Educational diagnostician certification
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• Minor in special populations
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Professor’s Docuseries Focuses on Better Schooling for Black Youth

To shine a light on the challenges facing Black students and to offer solutions, Professor Kmt Shockley directed and produced a five-part docuseries called “Cultural War: Focus on Black Youth,” recently released on the free streaming app Tubi.

College of Education Online M.Ed. Programs Earn Top 15 Ranking

The College’s online master’s degree programs ranked among the nation’s best on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list. The top placement reflects the credentials of the faculty, effective use of technology, student engagement and more.

UH College of Education Welcomes New Faculty in Fall 2023

“The faculty joining the College this year represent an amazing depth and breadth of expertise and experience,” said Dean Cathy Horn. “Their superpowers will join with our already amazing faculty to move the College forward in ensuring that everyone has access to outstanding public education and a healthy environment in which to thrive.”

Sisters Set to Earn Doctoral Degrees Together

Ayana Lebron and Khechara Bradford juggled raising children, working and school, all amid COVID, Winter Storm Uri and family loss. They’ll graduate together, equipped with new tools to support students with special needs. “Our goal is to leave a legacy for our children,” Lebron said.

Special Populations Professor Wins National Leadership Award

Jacqueline “Jacquie” Hawkins earned recognition from the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate for her work to transform the College’s Ed.D. program. “It has been the joy of my life to lead this kind of transformation of doctoral students,” Hawkins said.

Educator Certification Programs Earn New Accreditation

The College’s programs earned full accreditation from the nationally recognized Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. “Our faculty are providing best-in-class experiences, and our graduates are the ultimate beneficiaries,” Interim Dean Cathy Horn said.

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A sampling of faculty, staff, student and alumni happenings:

Rhaniece Choice , who earned an M.Ed. in special populations in 2022, won 2023-24 District Teacher of the Year at Alief ISD. Choice also won Teacher of the Year from Cummings Elementary in Alief ISD in February.    

Deirdre Riordan , who earned an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction – learning, design and technology in 2016 and an Ed.D. in professional leadership – K-12 in 2022, has been named principal at Cage Elementary in the Houston Independent School District. 

Emily Messa , who serves as UH’s senior associate vice president for administration, earned the 2023 Robert F. Newton Award for Distinguished Service from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. She earned a Ph.D. in 2015 and an M.Ed. in administration and supervision in 2012.

Hope Rigby-Wills , a lecturer in the special populations program and a doctoral alum, has been selected for the Council for Learning Disabilities Leadership Institute. The program is designed to support career development, grant writing and teaching skills.

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Management & Leadership

We will be admitting doctoral students for the Fall 2021 semester.

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Bauer’s Ph.D. program in management and leadership gives students the tools for conducting advanced business research, with special expertise in topics such as corporate governance, the energy industry, human resource strategy, technology innovation, and value-based leadership, among many other areas. All graduate students, regardless of the specialty they’ve chosen, take core courses in strategic management, organizational behavior, human resources, and organizational theory. Both micro and macro areas of management are covered, with students challenged to conduct state-of-the-art research and to develop outstanding teaching skills. An open door policy creates a collegial atmosphere where ideas and collaboration thrive. Our faculty and doctoral students co-author in top journals, and our students are actively presenting their -->research and winning awards at national and regional conferences -->. Outstanding teaching skills are honed as doctoral students assume full-time teaching assignments for undergraduate classes. Recent past graduates have found positions with the University of Tennessee, City University of Hong Kong, Pennsylvania State University, Georgia State University, Wright State University, the University of Texas at El Paso, St. Mary's University (San Antonio), and University of Tampa, for example.

Faculty research covers a broad range of Management & Leadership topics including creativity and improvisation, leadership, management teams, strategic decision making, technology innovation, organizational fairness and trust, counter-productive work behavior, stress, work-family issues, and a number of areas in human resources such as compensation, selection and training. Bauer’s Management & Leadership Department also works in close collaboration with the UH doctoral program in industrial/organizational psychology, and doctoral candidates often find courses in other disciplines such as psychology, economics and sociology relevant to their research. Students are encouraged to present papers at prestigious management conferences right from their first year in the program. They also learn about the academic profession through invited guest lectures.

Student Support

Accepted doctoral students are hired as Research Assistants for 20 hours a week for four years and receive competitive year-round stipends . The Department of Management & Leadership provides a laptop or desktop for new students and additional funding for students presenting papers at national conferences.

We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. The Department will begin reviewing completed applications after December 1st, and submission prior to the deadline will enable us to consider applicants for the entire range of financial support from both the College and the University.

For more application information, please visit the admissions page here .

“The Bauer Ph.D. program in Management & Leadership challenged the very boundaries of my intellectual capacity and consistently rejuvenated my intellectual curiosity through meetings with colleagues, guest speaker presentations, an array of interesting classes and programs designed to encourage students to reach their full potential. Being able to meet with knowledgeable professors who are more than eager to hear your ideas and help you grow as a scholar is a truly rewarding experience. This type of open communication, trust and guidance is what sets UH Bauer apart as a premiere research institution and is something that potential candidates can look forward to.”

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Develop the Skills to Assume a Top Administrative Position in School

With a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Education, you will have the skills to become an educational leader who can effect broader change. UHCL’s program provides extensive development in sound research and administrative practices so educational leaders thrive in current and future educational environments. You will develop greater expertise while gaining an extensive understanding of educational leadership theory and practice through case studies, data collection, and field experience. You’ll achieve your goal of obtaining a key administrative position at any level from elementary through high school or at the district office level, and you’ll acquire relevant skills to influence key decisions in administration and academics while applying cutting-edge research and management tools in responding to critical issues. Request Info How to Apply Visit

Stand Out in Your Field. Become a Policy Maker and Researcher.

UHCL's leading doctoral program is only taught by faculty with doctorates, many from major research universities. Our individualized student approach provides the support for you to personally excel. These factors, combined with our fiscally sound in-state tuition, demonstrate the quality and value our program delivers.

Admission Requirements

Eager to make your dreams come true by studying at UHCL? Make sure you have what it takes to begin your journey to success.

Fall Only: June 1

Both university and program applications are required.

• GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
• Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
• Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.

The following documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

• Paragraph 1 - Why do you wish to pursue a doctoral-level degree in Education Leadership?
• Paragraph 2 - What are your career goals and how will this degree help you accomplish your long-term goals?
• Paragraph 3 - What are your research interests as they relate to education?
• Paragraph 4 - What are your scholarly and professional accomplishments as they relate to your educational leadership?
• Paragraph 5 - How does your prior work experience relate to your interest in the doctoral program focusing on educational leadership?
• Three reference forms - At least one reference must be from a supervisor or other administrator familiar with the applicant's work. If possible, at least one of the Reference Forms should be from a professor involved in the applicant's master's program.
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• Educational Leadership EdD with Certification Specialization

Before being permitted to enroll in any course leading to either Superintendent certification or Principal as Instructional Leader certification, students must be admitted to the certification program.

Upon notifying the College of Education of their intention to pursue Superintendent or Principal as Instructional Leader certification, the student will be directed to submit the following to the College of Education:

• Teacher Service Record (TSR)
• College of Education Advanced Certification Program Application
• What can you tell us about yourself and your experiences that will make you a good candidate for the Superintendent or Principal as Instructional Leader program?
• What does leadership mean to you?
• How do you use critical self-reflection in your professional growth?
• Explain how you plan to balance self-care, role responsibilities/expectations, and the rigor of a graduate program?
• Upload the video of YouTube as "unlisted" and then send the link to the College of Education as directed.

Principal as Instructional Leader Admissions Essay and Principal as Instructional Leader Interview video will be scored based on program established rubrics.

Superintendent Admissions Essay and Superintendent Interview video will be scored based on program established rubrics.

Once your application has been approved, you will be prompted to formally accept your office of admission to the program and pay a required $37 TEA Admission fee.

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Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.

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The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.

Educational Leadership Ed.D. Faculty

Elizabeth Beavers

Program Director and Associate Professor of Special Education, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3513 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite B1325

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Amber Brown

Program Director and Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3627 Email:   [email protected] Office:  B1119-2

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Jane Cooper

Assistant Professor of Qualitative Methods, Education

Contact number:   281-841-4858 Email:   [email protected] Office:  B1111-12

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Antonio Corrales

Doctoral Program Director and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3588 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1111

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John Decman

Professor of Educational Leadership, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3548 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1125

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Leslie Gauna

Assistant Professor of Studies in Language and Culture, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3576 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1325

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Michelle Giles

Program Director and Associate Professor of Instructional Design and Technology, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3516 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1321

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Jennifer Grace

Administration and Supervision Program Director and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3523 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1111-8

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Rebecca Huss-Keeler

Professor of Early Childhood Education, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3535 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1119

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Renée E. Lastrapes

Education Program Director and Professor of Educational Research and Assessment, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3566 Email:   [email protected] Office:  B1111 - 7

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Queinnise Miller

Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3512 Email:   [email protected] Office:  B1111-13

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Michelle Peters

Department Chair of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, Professor of Research & Statistics, Co-Director UHCLTeach, Education

Contact number:   202-321-3752 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1111

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Felix Simieou III

Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3589 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1125

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Paul Wagner

Professor, Leadership and Educational Psychology, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3571 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1119

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The mission of the PhD program is to train graduate students and contribute to the development of fundamental knowledge in the field of chemical engineering. The department’s diverse research is at the forefront of traditional and emerging chemical engineering disciplines including biomolecular engineering, nano-materials, environmental reaction engineering, energy, control theory, polymers, transport, catalysis, separation processes and plasma processing science and applications. The department offers courses in the core disciplines of chemical engineering, as well as a broad range of electives on current and developing topics. Students’ education is broadened by a series of seminars by internationally known speakers from academia and industry. Many of our students also participate in internships during their Ph.D. tenure.

For more information, please visit the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering M.S. and Ph.D. Programs page.

Admission Requirements

• Students with BS can apply directly to the PhD program.
• Minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on 4.0); accepted students typically are in the top 10% of class (3.35 or better based on 4.0)
• Accepted students typically have total GRE score 300 or better (Quantitative of 155 or better).
• Must meet English language profieciency requirement (US degree, TOEFL, etc).  Full details are on the English Language Proficiency Requirements page.

Be advised that meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Acceptance into the program is based on a competitive combination of academic background, GRE scores, recommendation letters, resume, and the statement of purpose. Full details on the application process are found on the How to Apply to UH Graduate School page. The Checklists below list all requirements for the Application Submission:

Applicant Checklist

• UH Graduate School Application
• Scanned copies of official transcript will be used for the application evaluation (upload). However IF admitted Official Transcript with the date your degree was Conferred/Awarded  must be submitted to the Graduate School before enrollment can take place.
• GRE scores (University code is 6870)
• Statement of Purpose (uploaded- if possible no longer than 2 pages)
• Resume (uploaded)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (emails must be listed on the online application)
• Application Fee [$25 domestic applicants/$75 international applicants] (cannot be waived)
• International applications have additional documentation and English language proficiency requirements. Please visit the Graduate International Students page for more information.

Degree Requirements

Credit hours required for this degree: 72.0

Program Study for the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (PhD):

The program requires the completion of 30 credit hours of approved graduate coursework. Which consist of Four Core, Two Semi Core and Four Elective courses. Also students required to have 12 Dissertation hours and 30 Research hours.

CORE COURSES (12 Credit hrs.)

• CHEE 6330 - Foundations of Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6333 - Transport Processes Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6335 - Classicl-Statist Thermo Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6337 - Advanced Reactor Engr Credit Hours: 3.0

TWO SEMI-CORE COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING (6 Credit hrs.)

• CHEE 6300 - Physics & Chem Engr Material Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6327 - Experimental Methods in Chemical Engineering Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6331 - Math Mtds in Chem Engr Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6332 - Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering II Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6360 - Biomolecular Engr Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3.0
• CHEE 6377 - Intro To Polymer Science Credit Hours: 3.0

GRADUATE ELECTIVE COURSES (12 Credit hrs.)

The remaining four (elective) courses, at least two must be Chemical Engineering graduate courses. Semi-Core Courses can also be used as electives. Graduate level courses from other departments may be approved on a case-by-case basis. It is possible to enroll in Rice graduate courses in some cases.

NOTE : All students are REQUIRED to attend the Department Seminars, enrolled or not.

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• Application A standard university application is required.
• GPA of 3.000 or better either over last 60 hours or overall.
• If GPA is above 2.750 but below 3.000, applicant must take the GRE or MAT and meet the following minimum scores: GRE: combined 294 on the verbal and quantitative sections and 3.5 on the analytical writing. MAT: 390
• A passing score on the content state assessment (TExES) associated with the target teacher certification. Must take content state assessment as a Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)

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• Fall New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1 Returning UHCL Students - August 15
• Spring New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5 Returning UHCL Students - January 15
• Summer New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1 Returning UHCL Students - May 25

Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student . The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.

Applying After the Priority Deadline

New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.

Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.

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The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

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Suzanne Brown

Department Chair and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3536 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1119

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Takisha Bolden-Gastile

Lecturer in Secondary Science and Math Education, UHCLTeach Master Teacher, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3549 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Building, Suite 1125

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Kent Divoll

Doctoral Program Director and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3634 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1119

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Debra Shulsky

Program Director and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3607 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou Suite 1119

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Carol Waters

Assistant Professor, STEM, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3503 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou 1119

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Omah M. Williams-Duncan

Associate Professor of Teacher Education - STEM Emphasis, Education

Contact number:   281-283-3547 Email:   [email protected] Office:  B1119-4

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Ph.D. in English

Get a ph.d. in english.

The Ph.D. in English at the University of Houston engages international dialogues on poetics, narrative, history, and culture. Our innovative doctoral program centers transnational and multilingual approaches to study, and our award-winning research faculty foster dynamic intersections among multiple disciplines and media. The Ph.D. student experience at the University of Houston is enlivened by the English Department’s connections to the intellectual and cultural life of Houston, a global city with thriving literary and arts communities.

UH English Ph.D. students receive dedicated advising and mentorship from department faculty and professional development support at all stages of the degree. We can typically provide five years of funding, including tuition remission and a stipend. (See our Financial Aid page for more information.)

All first-year Ph.D. students receive preparation for expert teaching in the university classroom. Second- through fifth-year students have the opportunity to teach a range of courses, with continued pedagogical training and working groups. Students in their fourth and fifth years are eligible for department- and college-level awards to support dissertation research. 

Overview of Admissions Requirements

Minimum requirements for admission.

• M.A. in English or a related field
• 3.5 GPA in graduate studies

Application Deadline

The application deadline for our Ph.D. in English is February 1.

For more admissions information, visit the How to Apply web page for our Ph.D. in English.

Graduate Curricular Specializations

Program Breakdown & Degree Requirements

Financial Aid

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